August 9

ELA A30: Share your “I am Canadian” poem

Share your poem with the group here. When you’ve finished, have a look or come back in a few days and read some of the other poems shared by other students. Take a minute to offer some positive feedback to someone on how they composed their own poem.


Posted August 9, 2013 by Waldner in category Uncategorized

2 thoughts on “ELA A30: Share your “I am Canadian” poem

  1. Waldner (Post author)

    Could It Be

    Canada is a country full of heart
    But what is it that sets us apart?

    Could it be British Columbia’s calm waters and rocky mountain tops,
    Or perhaps it’s the breathtaking Pacific where British Columbia stops.

    Could it be the boreal forest that occupies Alberta’s terrain,
    Or perhaps it’s Banff where it’s always beautiful even through rain.

    Could it be Saskatchewan’s national flower the Western Red Lily,
    Or perhaps it’s the bitter winters in Saskatchewan that can get rather chilly.

    Could it be Manitoba’s majestic forests spreading far and wide,
    Or perhaps it’s the pristine rivers with no developments on their sides.

    Could it be the wonderful attraction of Ontario’s CN tower,
    Or perhaps it’s the Niagara Falls, a must see sight with so much power.

    Could it be Quebec’s predominantly French speaking women and men,
    Or perhaps it’s the Parliamentary building which is busy no matter when.

    Could it be Newfoundland, the province that is farthest to the east,
    Or perhaps it’s the Appalachian Mountains you must see once at least.

    Could it be the beaches and bays and marshes of P.E.I,
    Or perhaps it’s how they produce potatoes at a very large supply.

    Could it be New Brunswick or Nova Scotia, two provinces that are rather small,
    Or perhaps it’s these provinces which were inhabited by aboriginal peoples first of all.

    Could it be the northern territories in a group of three,
    Or perhaps it’s the Canadian Arctic Islands located here that few get to see.

    So what exactly is it that makes Canada so unique,
    It’s all these characteristics and wonders of which I speak

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    1. Waldner (Post author)

      I liked the format you created for your poem. You were able to maintain it, too, which is important. How did you come up with the metaphors you used – did you brainstorm or start with a list to choose from? Nice work!

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