Ethnic Group Poem Brainstorm
Directions: Imagine that you are a member of one of Africa’s ethnic groups (Arab, Ashanti, Bantu,
or Swahili). Complete the graphic organizer below with information relating to your group. This is the
rough draft. You will need to rewrite your poem on a sheet of copy paper. If time, illustrate your
poem
I am (ethnic group) _________________________________________________________
I believe __________________________________________________________________
I wonder _________________________________________________________________
I see ____________________________________________________________________
I hear ___________________________________________________________________
I feel ____________________________________________________________________
I touch __________________________________________________________________
I am (ethnic group) ________________________________________________________
I worry about _____________________________________________________________
I cry because _____________________________________________________________
I understand _____________________________________________________________
I say ____________________________________________________________________
I dream _________________________________________________________________
I hope __________________________________________________________________
I am (ethnic group) ________________________________________________________