Mrs. Harris read us a novel of journal entries that were all written as free verse poems. Who knew that almost anything can be poetry?! 

Here is a trick to turn a full piece of writing into free verse poetry.  We are going to use our practice HLAT, which was a journal prompt. 

1. Make a copy of your HLAT Google Doc
2. Rename your new copy "Name HLAT Poem"
3. After each period or end punctuation press enter
4. Delete some words and sentences in your writing until just the most important images and ideas remain
5. Voila! Your journal entry is now a free verse poem. 

I would say "happy writing" but really it is more appropriate to wish you "happy deleting"!

Have fun,
Mrs. F.