Select one of the following articles, then create a “found poem” using words and phrases from the article. A found poem is composed entirely of words and phrases taken directly from the text of another source—in this case, The New York Times. Think about the emotions people in the article have expressed in response to the Obama victory (joy, hope, pride, etc.), pick one emotion, then look for words and phrases in the article that illustrate or express that emotion. Next, arrange the words into a poem, repeating anything as you like. When you have finished your poem give it a title, also using words taken from the article.

1. African American reaction to Barack Obama’s election.

"And Then They Wept":

http://blow.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/04/people-wept/

2. Worldwide reaction to Barak Obama’s election.

“The Promise”:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/05/us/politics/05global.html?_r=1

3. 3. Multimedia: The World Reacts:
   

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/11/05/world/1105-REACTS_index.html

Barak Obama Webquest

Barack Obama Biography

Where was Barack Obama born?

Where was his father born?

Where was his mother born?

http://www.biography.com/articles/Barack-Obama-12782369

What are two problems he faced as he was growing up? (See the last two paragraphs on the web page.)

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http://www.xtimeline.com/timeline/The-Life-of-Barack-Obama

What are two countries Barak Obama lived in as a child?

From what famous law school did Barak Obama graduate?

Name the title of his first book.

How many times was he elected a state senator?

What year was he elected a U.S. senator?

http://chicago.about.com/od/chicagopeople/ss/Obama100Pictures.htm

View this slideshow and name one event from the first 100 days of the Obama presidency.