1) The document explains what a biopoem is - a 10 line poem that describes a person using a specific formula. 2) It provides the formula for a biopoem - the first line is the person's name, followed by 4 adjectives, their parents' names, 3 things they love, 3 feelings and when they feel them, 3 things they give, 3 fears, 3 places they want to see, where they live, and their last name. 3) The document demonstrates this formula by writing a sample biopoem about the author using details from her life.

3. So Let’s Write a Biopoem! Printmaster, 2001

5. This is What You Need... (First name) (Four adjectives that describe the person) Son or Daughter of (your parents’ names) Lover of (three different things that the person loves) Who feels (three different feelings and when or where they are felt) Who gives (three different things the person gives) Who fears (three different fears the person has) Who would like to see (three different things the person would like to see) Who lives (a brief description of where the person lives) (last name) http://cuip.uchicago.edu/~adarice/cwsite/poems/poembio.htm

6. Now Let’s See How It W orks Printmaster 2001

17. My Poem Anne Energetic, Kind, Stlyin’, Creative Daughter of Agnes and Adolph (Buck) Lover of family, cooking and computers Who feels peaceful when she plays violin, happy with her family, and excited when she teaches Who gives guidance, love, and challenges Who would like to see Alaska, Australia, and Josh Groban Who lives in Negaunee Asplund