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created by L. Lopez, 10/16/03
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Ms. Lopez

Bio Poem Activity

A Bio Poem is a fine way to describe a character or yourself!  The multiple items for each category require you to think critically & creatively about yourself (and the characters you encounter).  Use the following format & examples to guide you.
 
 
First Name
List three specific adjectives that describe the person (physical or other)
Identify the person in relation to another person
Lover of (list three things – NOTE: Write “Lover of” in the poem)
Who feels (list three things – NOTE: Write “Who feels” in the poem)
Who fears (list three things – NOTE: Write “Who fears” in the poem)
Who would like (list three things – NOTE: Write “Who would like” in the poem)
Resident of (identify where the person resides)
Last Name

General Example:

John
Artistic, humorous, strange
Child of the world
Lover of Antivirus programs, Mickey Mouse’s laugh,
And big, fluffy dogs.
Who feels Public Education needs help,
The Energizer bunny commercials are too repetitious,
And Surrealism is a true art.
Who fears Dan Quayle becoming President, Ms. Lopez on an energetic day,
And a girlfriend with a protective brother named Slash.
Who would like to be a better artist, bum around Europe for a while,
And get a spiffy Mickey Mouse tie.
Resident of a small, indistinguishable town named East Islip,
In the most corrupt state,
Doe

Hamlet Example:

Claudius
lecherous, incestuous, all around bad man
Uncle-father to Prince Hamlet
Lover of spying, poisons, and drinking
Who feels Young Fortinbras is a nuisance,
Laertes is easily manipulated,
and Young Hamlet is dangerous.
Who fears Hamlet's play, being exposed as a murderer,
and that his prayers for forgiveness are useless.
Who would like England to kill Hamlet,
To always be king, and have Queen Gertrude forever.
Resident of Elsinore
King of Denmark (no last name)

 
 
After you write your bio poem, type it up and mount it on a piece of construction paper.  Then, decorate your piece with magazine clippings or anything else that reflects your unique personal style.