Bio Poems
Yourself and Of Mice and Men
Bio-Poem
 A poem that follows a specific format,
which allows you to get to know the subject
better.
 Although the format is specific, you can be
very creative with it!
Bio-Poem Format
Line 1. First Name
Line 2. Four traits that describe character (adjectives)
Line 3. Relative (brother, sister, daughter, son, etc.) of _____
Line 4. Lover of _______(list three things or people)
Line 5. Who feels _____ (three items)
Line 6. Who needs _____ (three items)
Line 7. Who fears _____ (three items)
Line 8. Who gives _____ (three items)
Line 9. Who would like to see _____ (three items)
Line 10. Resident of _____
Line 11. Last Name
Samples:
Darice
Adventurous, curious, earthy, and caring
Daughter of Marge and Seth
Lover of climbing, fishing, biking
Who feels relaxed with friends, happy on holidays, and energetic
when outdoors
Who gives love, patience, and encouragement
Who fears large exams, big black hairy spiders, and mice
Who would like to see Alaska, the Black Sea,and India.
Who lives in Chicago, Illinois
Ali
Sample:
Amy
Who is creative, intelligent, fun, responsible, and enthusiastic
Who is the sister of Meghan, Melinda, Chris, and Harrison
Who loves to create art, read science fiction, and run track
Who feels joy when writing poetry, running track, watching movies, and eating junk food
Who needs the telephone, her hairbrush, macaroni and cheese, her friends, and her family
Who gives her MeMaw much joy and her father and mother much pride
Who fears not doing well on tests, zits, gossip, and coming in last at the meet
Who would like to win the 880, travel the world, and win the lottery
Who shares her secrets, her worries, and her love with MeMaw
Who is an honor roll student, a typical 13-year old, and best friends with Chris and Jamie
Who is a resident of Trenton, New Jersey
Jones
Sample:
Nancie
Funny, athletic, neurotic, and kind
Sister of Jessica and Melissa
Lover of chocolate, running, and reading
Who feels relaxed with her husband, free when running and calm when outdoors
Who needs running shoes, books, and students
Who fears crows, crowds, and being left behind
Who gives cookies, support, and perspective
Who would like to see the Northern Lights, New Zealand and President Obama
Resident of Tracy
Perez
Task 1:
 Create a bio-poem for yourself.
 Can NOT be on lined paper
 Should be: in color, written clearly, and no
misspellings.
 May have pictures
 Due: TUESDAY
Task 2
 Create a bio-poem of one of the characters
from Of Mice and Men
 Can NOT be on lined paper
 Should be: in color, written clearly, and no
misspellings.
 May have pictures