Personal Bio Poem

Tired of the same old icebreakers? Here's one that might be worth trying. Have students write their own "personal bio poem." If you try this one, let us know how it works for you.

From: http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_fdp_news_tips.html

Purpose: A creative icebreaker that helps the students become better acquainted with each other.

Supplies and Setup: Handout that illustrates the following formula with a typed sample for students to model.

Directions: Ask your students to fill in the information below to create their own personal "bio poem":

Line 1: First Name

Line 2: Four traits that describe you

Line 3: Sibling of_______ (or mother, father, husband, wife of)

Line 4: Lover of (3 items)

Line 5: Who needs (3 items)

Line 6: Who fears (3 items)

Line 7: Who would like to see (3 places, people, ideas, etc.)

Line 8: Last Name

Line 9: Resident of (street and city, state, etc.)

Submitted by Candace C. Taylor, Samson Community College, Clinton, NC