This “Where I’m From” writing template was found here, but I believe this may be the original author.
Fill in the spaces and make the poem unique to your own life. Examples I love found here and here and of course mine too.
The WHERE I’M FROM Template
I am from _______ (specific ordinary item), from _______ (product name) and _______.
I am from the _______ (home description… adjective, adjective, sensory detail).
I am from the _______ (plant, flower, natural item), the _______ (plant, flower, natural detail)
I am from _______ (family tradition) and _______ (family trait), from _______ (name of family member) and _______ (another family name) and _______ (family name).
I am from the _______ (description of family tendency) and _______ (another one).
From _______ (something you were told as a child) and _______ (another).
I am from (representation of religion, or lack of it). Further description.
I’m from _______ (place of birth and family ancestry), _______ (two food items representing your family).
From the _______ (specific family story about a specific person and detail), the _______ (another detail, and the _______ (another detail about another family member).
I am from _______ (location of family pictures, mementos, archives and several more lines indicating their worth).
Angel says
OH OH I am about to do this, cause I need something different from the same old carnivals to get back in the swing of things..
Angel says
http://www.singedwingangelspad.com/2011/09/where-i-am-from-writing-exercise.html
Michelle says
I absolutely loved doing this at the writing session of BBC. Mine is posted at: http://www.soldiersinpetticoats.com/2011/09/19/where-im-from/
Louise Calvert says
I love this prompt! I did one in the summer, and it’s one of the things I’ve most enjoyed writing.
It’s like taking a journey back in time…
http://thegirlbehind.com/where-i-am-from/
(mine’s very British, so some of the references might not translate too well)
Adventuresindinner says
So cool. Can I just say again how much I love these challenges? Working on this week’s now.
Adventures In Babywearing says
I just LOVE this writing prompt/template. Thank you for linking to mine, too!
Steph
Jayme says
I loved doing this! It took a lot of thought… I’d posted it awhile back
http://www.tatertwins.com/2011/07/07/where-im-from/
Mrs. Weber says
I really enjoyed this prompt. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Mama!
http://mrswebersneighborhood.com/2011/09/19/where-im-from/
Jennifer says
This was an interesting experience. It did help me remember some of the nicer parts of childhood. I think I much prefer Where I Am Now though.
http://retrogradelearning.com/2011/09/20/where-im-from/
Kir says
I loved it so much I couldn’t sleep last night thinking about what to write. I have put my up already. :)
Laurie Ann says
http://findingmyinnerme.wordpress.com/2011/09/21/writers-workshop-i-am-from/
jenn marie says
Totally just published mine!! That was a GREAT prompt!! thank you SO MUCH for sharing it!!
Pam says
It took me a couple of days, but I finally got mine completed! I’ll post it tomorrow!
Grams says
I absolutely love, love, love this prompt. Here’s mine http://gramsmadeit.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-im-from.html.
Tina says
Here’s my attempt–I had a lot of fun doing it!
http://www.notjustanothermotherblogger.com/2011/09/where-i-am-from.html
NJ @ A Pocket Full Of Dinosaurs says
I had so much fun with this one! I tweaked it a bit to go with the flow of what I was feeling but LOVED the inspiration and template! I can’t wait to read some of the others, what a fun creative way to get to know someone!
http://apocketfullofdinosaurs.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-im-from-writing-excercise.html
MJ says
Just popped my writing prompt cherry, after seeing the awesome one that a friend wrote. It was fun, thanks!
http://amadworld.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-im-from.html
Raine says
This was more difficult than I thought it would be: http://www.pursuitpeace.com/2011/07/where-i-am-from.html
Sophie Whitley Flavell says
Fantastic to read others work, I have really enjoyed doing this. It’s difficult as I was raised in two countries so feel I am from both. Anyway, here’s my link….
http://wp.me/pQBk4-3e
Sophie
Darlene @ Life On The Franco Farm says
I am now a weepy mess. Thanks for this prompt. The perfect task for a rainy afternoon sans kids.
http://lifeonthefrancofarm.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-im-from.html
Diane says
Wow, pretty cool to read everyone else’s awesome posts!
http://wp.me/p1IOL8-3y
skoots1mom says
http://skootsonemom.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-im-from.html
late getting in…
Naila Moon says
Hello Mama Kat,
This is the first time that I am posting something from one of your prompts. This one spoke to me. I hope you like it!
~Naila Moon
http://yaknowstuff.blogspot.com/2011/09/day-23where-i-am-from.html
Crystal says
Hello!
This is also my first time writing from your prompts. It was a surprisingly emotional experience! Thank you for the walk down memory lane!
Crystal
http://sooobig.com/2011/09/23/i-am-from/
Jackie says
Wow.. this was soooooo fun!!! I’ve never done anything like this before, but I really enjoyed the nostalgia :) Thanks for such an awesome post!
Jackie
http://sahmcity.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-im-from.html
Military Travel Mama says
I loved doing this. So glad I found your site!
http://militarytravelmama.com/?p=1689
Tracy P. says
I want to make a family book for my siblings. This would be an awesome thing to include in the title page with “We are from…” Now if I could just buckle down and get it done for Christmas!!
Jennifer says
I enjoyed this a lot. Thank you for posting this prompt. http://mastonmadhouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-im-from.html
Sandwiched Writer says
Hello, Mom Kat.
First time employing one of your prompts. Loved it!
http://havingacquiredwords.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-i-am-from-poem.html#comments
Sandwiched Writer says
Oh, and I wrote it last week (before the deadline).
Raquelita says
I just came over to your site from a blogger who had done this writing exercise. What a fun prompt!
Tracy P. says
OK, I am slower than molasses, but I wanted to thank you for posting this. I finally did it, and it was really a blessing. So are you!
My version here.