The ‘I Am’ Poem is designed to introduce a character from the play Romeo and Juliet. Follow the model below to write your ‘I Am’ Poem. Remember you are writing the poem from the viewpoint of the character. Include at least one simile and a metaphor. The poem must be typed (Times New Roman, Courier, Verdana, or Arial font sized at 12”, double-spaced) and include pictures, graphics, clipart, photos, drawing, or a collage to accompany your finished product. Use significant and symbolic images from the play, e.g. dagger, heart, potion, etc.

I AM—MODEL

Title (1st line of poem)

By: (your first & last name)

First stanza
I am (two special characteristics your character has)
I wonder (something your character is actually curious about)
I hear (an imaginary sound)
I see (an imaginary sight)
I want (an actual desire)
I am (the first line of poem repeated)

Second stanza
I pretend (something your character might pretend to do)
I feel (a feeling about something imaginary)
I touch (an imaginary touch)
I worry (something that really bothers you)
I cry (something that makes you very sad)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

Third stanza
I understand (something that your character knows is true)
I say (something your character believes in)
I dream (something your character might actually dream about)
I try (something your character would really make an effort about)
I hope (something your character actually hopes for)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)