Resource 5: Pupil praise songs
Background information / subject knowledge for teacher
Me - by Chrissie Akesi Chinebuah, Ghana
I was a fool crying over spilt milk
Who am I?
I am a fake lost in the real world
Who am I?
I am an immature playing with fire
Who am I?
I am a ‘loser’ claiming victory
Who am I?
I am a patient denying my asylum residence
Who am I?
I am a wilting rose among growing flower buds
Who am I?
I am a withered and waned dress that has seen better days
Who am I?
I am me…..
Below the author tells us a bit about herself and why she writes poetry:
Hey im a 14 year old girl who enjoys life and all it's ups and downs. At one recent point in time, i had a lot of drama going on and i was all over the place. So, i sought refuge in poetry. I had written poetry when i was 13 and i decided to give it another go. And now, i never felt so passionate about something before. Poetry is like my life. I have won a medal and been nominated to win a poetry trophy and cash prize. Lastly, to anyone who reads my poems, please leave comments and rate them so i can know where i stand as a poet and what talent type i have. Thanks, Chrissie
Available at http://www.voicesnet.org/allpoemsoneauthor.aspx?memberid=946570010
Can your class develop this into a musical call and response poem?
Perhaps they can develop their own.
Resource 4: Praise singing
