Who I Am Poem Template with 13 Prompts

Help students turn ideas about themselves into an “I Am” poem. Sentence starters and a guided version support writing about identity, beliefs, and hopes.
Grades
Grades 4–7
Pages
2
File type
Microsoft PowerPoint
Editable
Yes

Updated Feb 13, 2025

Subject
ELA, Writing
Topic
I Am poem, Poetry writing
Resource types
Templates
Editable
Yes
Standards
W.5.4

Product description

From the author

Editable I Am Poem Template

This resource is designed specifically for students. This resource includes 13 engaging prompts.

What's Included:

  • minimalist, easy-to-use template: that allows students to focus on their writing without distraction.

  • 13 thoughtfully crafted prompts: that inspire self-reflection and creativity. Helping students delve into their unique perspectives.

Prompts Include:

  1. I am

  2. I was born to

  3. I think about

  4. I feel at peace when

  5. I fear

  6. I am most proud of

  7. I am defined by

  8. I am inspired by

  9. I find joy in

  10. I have learned that

  11. I hope for

  12. I believe

  13. I will

Features:

  • Editable: Editable format for customization to suit your classroom needs.

  • Instructions: Clear instructions to help students understand the activity.

  • Versatile: Perfect for individual or group activities, encouraging discussion and sharing.

  • Grades: Ideal for grades 6-12 promoting literacy and emotional development.

This resource includes:

  • 2 pages (PowerPoint)

  • US Letter (8.5" x 11") size

This template can be used in writing centers, as a warm-up activity. Or as part of a larger unit on identity and self-expression. It’s perfect for building confidence in young writers or students. Helping them articulate their thoughts and feelings.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Compose an identity poem using 13 sentence starters

  • Interpret prompts about identity, purpose, beliefs, influences and hopes

Teaching tips

  • Use the guided version (with parenthetical explanations) for students' first attempt, then the blank version for a second, independent poem later in the unit.

  • Model one or two completed lines aloud before releasing students to work independently, since prompts like 'I am defined by' require abstract self-reflection.

  • Since the file is editable in PowerPoint, adjust or reorder specific prompts to match a particular unit theme, such as a biography or memoir study.

Skills covered

  • Personal poetry writing - students compose original responses to 13 identity-focused sentence starters covering values, fears, and future goals.

  • Abstract self-reflection - students interpret guided prompts such as 'I am defined by' and 'I am inspired by' to identify and articulate personal traits and influences.

Good to know

Questions teachers ask about this resource

Which version should I use with students who need more support?

Choose the version that explains each sentence starter in parentheses. Model one response, then let students complete the prompts with details they are comfortable sharing.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • W.5.4

Core concepts

  • I Am poem

  • Personal narrative

  • Self-reflection

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