CREATIVE WRITING PERFORMANCE TASK
Performance Task 1
Write an “I am from” poem
Read the poem “I am From” by George Ella Lyon. Then, draft a poem about your
own identity in the same format Lyon used. Finally, create an essay to
publish your poem.
Performance Task 2
Create an image using a line to chart an emotional journey
How do you show emotion using a single line? Look at the example and learn
about how lines communicate character, emotion, and tension. Then experiment
with these aspects as you write your story.
Performance Task 3
Tell the story behind your name
Sharing the story behind our name is a way to tell a story about ourselves, our
culture, and our family history. And if there isn’t a story behind it, we can talk about
how we feel about it and describe what it sounds like. In this activity, write a
composition to introduce yourself to your classmates and teacher by discussing
the origin of your name. If you’re looking for a mentor text that pairs well with this
one, try “My Name” by Sandra Cisneros.