So, my students are studying poetry in class right now. Not my favorite unit to teach, because they have a difficult time understanding all the elements and figurative language. But, some of my favorite writing lessons are a part of this unit. Today, we are doing my all-time favorite lesson: found poetry. Last week, they cut out words/phrases in magazines that appealed to them. That was the only instruction they were given...except that they would be using the words later. Today is that day. Using the words they cut out, plus up to five additional words, they are to create a poem. It's amazing to see how the words unintentionally fit together to make creative masterpieces. Here are the three I created this year:
Happiness is good food
Like crazy delicious cheese, cupcakes, bacon, Starbucks Coffe, and tasty tea.
Eat your heart out.
This Mom's Life:
Genius organizing, crayons and fresh laundry, shopping by mail, family dinners, good reads, tub therapy.
...A dream come true!
Best Friends:
The perfect pairing, an incredible journey, good advice.
She was sassy, fabulous, flawless; loved her faith and family.
But she's in Heaven now.
Why?
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