Bio Poems are Presidential!

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Lesson Idea: Presidential Bio Poem

Spruce up your next biography unit. Students research a president and create a Bio Poem using the following prompts:

Name of president
Three traits
Related to:
Who cares deeply about
Who feels:
Who needs:
Who gives:
Who fears:
Who would like to see:
Resident of:

Sample Bio Poem about Bart Simpson

Bartholomew “Bart” JoJo Simpson
Rebellious, mischievous, prankster
Related to Homer
Who cares deeply about being 10
Who feels bored in class
Who needs attention from his peers
Who gives his teacher’s the blues
Who fears Nelson’s bullying
Who would like to see Radioactive Man
Resident of Springfield

For more presidential poetry ideas, check out  the American Presidents website.

Keisa Williams (aka Ms. K) is a K-5 School Librarian at Monarch Academy, a public charter school in Oakland, CA. She is certified in secondary and elementary education (MLIS and MEd) and loves collaborating with teachers and integrating technology into her library lessons. She considers herself a “Technology Diva” and “Gadget Junkie”.