Slam Poetry not for everyone! 

 

If you are looking for a different option, then you may choose to write an I Am FROM poem instead.

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A famous American poet, George Ella Lyon, wrote a poem titled, "Where I'm From".  This poem has inspired thousands of other writers to create their own versions.

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An I Am FROM  poem provides personal details about your life using strong sensory language.

Examples 

 

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