FIRST STANZA
I am (2 special characteristics you have)
I wonder (something of curiosity)
I hear (a sound)
I see (a sight)
I want (an actual desire)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)
SECOND STANZA
I pretend (something you actually pretend to do)
I feel (a feeling about something)
I touch (a touch)
I worry (something that bothers you)
I cry (something that makes you sad)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)
THIRD STANZA
I understand (something that is true)
I say (something you believe in)
I dream (something you dream about)
I try (something you really make an effort about)
I hope (something you actually hope for)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)
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am organized and talkative
wonder about our future
hear myself groaning at bad grammar
see daily opportunities for success
want to solve everyone’s problems
am organized and talkative
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pretend I don’t mind tests
feel angry when people forget pencils
touch more papers to grade tonight
worry when there just isn’t enough time
cry when I see hatred and cruelty
am organized and talkative
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understand we all bring our own understandings
say “Do your work!”
dream of straight As in my gradebook
try to help others see they can grow
hope for a positive tomorrow
am organized and talkative