A bio poem is a simple poem that provides biographical information about a person, historial figure, or literary character.
Spark your thinking!
1. Set up your language arts mini spark recording page: #55: Bio Poems
2. A bio poem is a simple poem written about a person, and it follows a predictable pattern. Bio poems generally don’t rhyme, and they can be autobiographical (about another person) or biographical (about yourself). Record this information on your recording sheet.
3. Decide who you want to research for your Bio Poem. Here are some options to get your brainstorming kick started.
- American Presidents
- African American Leaders
- Influential Women
- Favorite Athlete, Musician or Artist
- Family Member or Friend
- Yourself
4. Research your selected person (or interview family member) so that you have content for your Bio Poem. Take notes on your recording page.
5. Read the sample Bio Poem below about Rosa Parks.
6. Use the guide and template below to draft your own Bio Poem!
Optional: Draw or include a picture of your selected person.
7. Share your language arts mini spark recording page and your poem with your teacher/EY coordinator.