Who Am I?

Before we dismissed for summer break, our fourth graders participated in an inspired and imaginative poetic exercise during their poetry unit. Students crafted a free-verse poem about themselves without explicitly telling who they are. Free-verse is a style of poetry that is not defined by rhythm, verse, or specific meter. It is an artistic expression that spans beyond the typical rules of poetry. Then, students drew a self-portrait of themselves using their iPad as a “mirror.” To make their work more unique, the portrait was done with a one-line drawing, meaning they couldn’t pick up their pencil during the sketch. Finally, students finished their art by coloring with unnatural or irregular colors. We loved how these introspective and creative projects tuned out.

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