Found Poem

Poetry Description:

This poem contains words and phrases from other printed sources. . It is usually unrhymed.

Applications for History Class:

This is an excellent poem for helping students find main ideas in the book or articles. It can be displayed with student art projects, or, if cut out words as used, it can be an art project itself.

Directions:

Find words, or phrases in a magazine, newspaper, textbook, article, or in other printed material. Cut out or copy these words and phrases and arrange them into a poem that discusses the subject.

Sample: