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Creating a Found Poem
Creating a “found poem” from a Holocaust survivor’s testimony can be a way to pay respectful attention to and honor his or her experiences.
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- History
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English — USUpdated
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Facing History & Ourselves, “Creating a Found Poem”, last updated October 7, 2016.
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