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"Number the Stars" I Am Poetry Project

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Cover of the Number the Stars I Am Poetry Project, featuring the novel's cover and author Lois Lowry
Cover of the novel-based poetry project
Teacher directions for two I Am poems: one about Anne Marie using textual evidence and one about oneself
Teacher directions for the two-poem assignment
Sample I Am poem repeats 'I am sharp and focused' and explores photography through three six-line stanzas
Model poem introducing the I Am format
I Am poem template provides 18 prompts, including 'I wonder,' 'I pretend,' and a repeated opening line
Writing template for the character and personal poems
Personal student poem repeats 'I am strong and caring' and describes patience, peace, and helping others
Student example 1: Strong and caring
Personal student poem repeats 'I am happy and creative' and describes painting, friendship, and life goals
Student example 2: Happy and creative
Personal student poem repeats 'I am fun and loving' and shares curiosity about the sky and hopes for peace
Student example 3: Fun and loving
Personal student poem begins 'I am quiet and understanding' and includes 'I try to do my best' near the end
Student example 4: Quiet and understanding
Annemarie student poem repeats 'I am brave and afraid' and expresses concern for Ellen's safety and return
Student example 5: Annemarie, brave and afraid
Annemarie student poem repeats 'I am brave and loyal' and reflects on Ellen, Lise, Peter, and her parents
Student example 6: Annemarie, brave and loyal
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ELA, Literature, Poetry

Grades

Grade 3, 4, 5

Types

Activities, Projects

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This "Number the Stars" I Am Poetry Project is a great project for your students to complete after reading this novel.

The “I Am” poem format encourages critical thinking as well as character analysis.

The structure keeps students focused on different aspects of the character/themselves.

Students create two separate poems – one about Anne Marie, and one about themselves.

Directions and student samples are included.

What's Included

13-page PDF

Resource Tags

Number the Stars Lois Lowry poetry project literature novel study haiku rhyming words small group writing number the stars tests i am poetry number the stars test

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