1. Exploring Career Decisions
(1.01 Understand interest, attitudes and values)

2. Target Objective:
Who am I?

3. Essential Question:
Who are you?

4. Task…
Take 15 to 20 minutes to write a poem called
“I am”

5. Guidelines for “I am” Poem
Only rule is … each line begins with the words I am….

6. Suggestions for “I am” Poem
Where they're from regionally
Ethnically/ Culturally Significant
Memories from different points in their lives
Religiously

7. Suggestions for “I am” Poem
interests and hobbies
mottos
family traditions and customs
favorite phrases
whatever else defines who they are

8. You will be sharing your “I am” Poem with the class!!

9. Example of I am Poem
I am soccer, basketball & Chess Mom. I am Coffee and lasagna with warm brownies. I am books and movies with a warm blanket I am ”everyone is still working on themselves.” & “Its ok to be a Masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time.” I am graduate, lifetime learner I am mom, wife, daughter, and friend I am coach mom, referee. I am American with Scottish heritage

10. I am creative in the kitchen with baking, cooking and designing recipes. I am a wonderful family, close and loving and incredibly supportive. I am a passion for educating, personal development and coaching and mentoring.
I am beach, palm trees, mountain hikes with waterfalls.