2. A found poem is a poem which is made from
choosing different words and phrases that
catch your eye from a newspaper, magazine
or passage.
Choosing words and phrases that you find
powerful moving or interesting. Especially
ones that reflect your feelings
Go back over your list and cut out words that
are dull and unnecessary or that do not seem
right
A found poem does not have to rhyme
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7. You are going to be creating a “found poem”
by looking through magazines and
newspapers for words and phrases that are
powerful, moving and interesting and will
work in your poem.
Remember to include in your poem the
nouns, verbs, and adjectives as well as words
like “the, and, an, a” etc.
The poem must be at least 10 lines long and
each line must contain at least 4 words and
pertain to only one topic.
8. You must be able to identify at least one
figurative language piece in your poem
Have a valid reason how it works
Explain why it is effective in your poem
9. Look it over form
Idea for your topic
Magazines, newspapers
Glue, scissors, background paper
“Found Poem” assignment contract
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