Found Poems

Step by Step
1. Circle or list the strongest words in the passage. Pay special attention to
powerful verbs, significant nouns, and well-chosen adjectives. Strike through
any words that are repetitive or unnecessary.
2. Start the poem with a strong word or phrase. As much as possible, honor the
authors original order of words. Think about which phrases require emphasis,
and consider line breaks accordingly. Strong words and phrases should stand
alone.
3. Edit the poem for verb tense. If you add words to maintain grammatical
sense, keep them to a minimum.
4. Title the poem and write a final draft. Be sure to add a complete citation for
the text that you used.

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