Theme for 9th Grade ELA
Having studied "Theme for English B" and how it relates to Hughes' life, you will now write your own poem that accomplishes everything Hughes accomplished in his. You will call it "Theme for 9th Grade ELA." In this poem you will tell your teacher about you - where you're from, what you like, and how all of these things work together to make you who you are. You will write to define your identity, just as Hughes did. Your poem does not need to follow Hughes' form exactly, but you should begin your poem just as Hughes did his:
Theme for 9th Grade ELA
I am the student who sits in the back,
The one with dreams that are ready to crack.
Born and raised in a small town of hope,
Where the fields stretch wide and the dreams elope.
I am the one who loves to read,
With books as my escape, my deepest need.
From Tolkien's tales to Austen's wit,
I travel through pages, bit by bit.
I am the writer who spills ink on the page,
Crafting stories and poems, a creative sage.
Words become my brush, my artistry,
Expressing my thoughts with authenticity.
I am the dreamer with stars in my eyes,
Imagining success that reaches the skies.
Ambitions as vast as the endless sea,
Fueling my desire to be all I can be.
I am the listener, the empathetic ear,
Absorbing stories that others hold dear.
From diverse voices, I learn and grow,
Understanding perspectives I didn't know.
I am the explorer of cultures and lands,
Seeking knowledge from different strands.
From history's lessons to current affairs,
I strive to be aware and show that I care.
I am the individual made of many parts,
Shaped by experiences that touch my heart.
My identity is a mosaic, ever evolving,
Each piece contributing, always revolving.
So, dear teacher, let me show you who I am,
In this journey of learning, hand in hand.
Together we'll explore, we'll question, we'll grow,
In 9th Grade ELA, a world we'll come to know.