The document provides instructions for writing an autobiographical poem in 14 lines. Each line prompts the writer to include a specific autobiographical detail, such as their name, adjectives to describe themselves, things they love or fear. An example poem is also provided to demonstrate the format.

1. Autobiographical Poem An autobiographical poem is a poem that the author writes about himself. Line 1: Your first name Line 2: Four adjectives that describe you Line 3: Son/daughter of ...., Brother/sister of .... Line 4: Lover of (three people or ideas or a combination) Line 5: Who feels (three sensations or emotions Line 6: Who find happiness in (three things) Line 7: Who needs (three things) Line 8: Who gives (three things) Line 9: Who fears (three things) Line 10: Who would like to see (three things) Line 11: Who enjoys (three things) Line 12: Who likes to wear (three things) Line 13: Add something you want to say Line 14: Your last name only

2. Example of a Student Autobiographical Poem Shannon Sensitive, discrete, strong-willed and sparkling Daughter of Cindy and Joe; Sister of Brittany and Joey Lover of horses, ice cream and shopping Who feels optimistic ,energetic and special Who finds happiness in fun, family and Fridays Who needs money , malls and Mountain Dew Who gives a helping hand, an ear to listen and her parents a headache Who fears spiders , bad grades and small, dark, tightly squeezed places Who would like to see Europe, endangered species saved and straight “A’s” Who enjoys riding her horse, hanging out with friends and eating junk food Who likes to wear wrangler jeans, Justin boots and sweatshirts Who dreams of being a lawyer , wife and mother Schumacher