Have you ever tried writing a poem that starts with “I am…”? This creative activity helps learners express feelings and dreams while practicing vocabulary and sentence structure in a meaningful way.

📄 Download a free template here:
https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/i_am_poem_worksheet.pdf 
(Courtesy of University of Illinois Extension.)

🔍 Want more ideas for teaching poetry?
Check out this resource: https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/english-language-learners/articles/writing-poetry-english-language-learners