Bio Poem Directions and Example
(Line 1) First name (of your choice from above)
(Line 2) Three or four adjectives that describe the person
(Line 3) Important relationship (daughter of . . . , mother of . . . , etc)
(Line 4) Two or three things, people, or ideas that the person loved
(Line 5) Three feelings the person experienced
(Line 6) Three fears the person experienced
(Line 7) Accomplishments (who composed . . . , who discovered . . . , etc.)
(Line 8) Two or three things the person wanted to see happen or wanted to experience
(Line 9) His or her residence
(Line 10) Last name
Example for MLK:
Martin
Peaceful, powerful, future-minded
Husband to Coretta, father to Yoki, and leader of his people
Lover of freedom, advocate for equality
Who experienced both injustice and justice
Who fears apathy, continued prejudice, immorality
Who achieved making his dream known
Who sought to see little white boys and white girls play with little black boys and black girls
Resident of Atlanta GA, and Montgomery AL
Luther King Jr.