Background

After the students read about Narcissa Whitman, Peter Burnett, and Alexander Ross, they can write an 11-line biopoem. The biopoem format encourages students to really think about the subject. After the students write a biopoem on one of the pioneers, they can write a biopoem about themselves.

Write your own biopoem:

First line: First name

Second line: Four descriptors

Third line: Relative of (wife, husband, daughter, son) ________________

Fourth line: Who felt ______________ (three emotions)

Fifth line: Who traveled ____________ (three places)

Sixth line: Who needed ______________ (three needs)

Seventh line: Who feared _______________ (three fears)

Eighth line: Who gave _________________ (three contributions)

Ninth line: Who found ________________ (three things or places)

Tenth line: Resident of ___________________

Eleventh line: Last name ___________________