9-12 Brief Description Create poems using words cut from newspapers, read the poems in the poetry slam format, and then compile the poems into a book. Objectives Students reinforce knowledge of poetry.
Students demonstrate creative-thinking and speaking skills.
Keywords newspaper, poem, poetry, literature, library, reading Materials Needed teacher-selected poetry books a box or bag filled with words of various typefaces cut from newspapers construction paper or tag board paste or glue markers or crayons Lesson Plan Read examples of various types of poetry from poetry books. Discuss the meanings of those poems with students. Tell students they are going to create their own poems by putting together words cut from newspapers. Show and read a sample poem created from newspaper words. Let students take a handful of words from the bag or box.