Writing How-To Poems

Step Two: Research your topic.

When researching your topic, make a list of 6-10 interesting facts.

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Fact number one, Cosmos attract butterflies. Fact number two, Cosmos usually grow at least three feet tall. Fact number three, there are 20 species of cosmos. Fact number four, Cosmos can grow successfully in almost all climates. Hmmm...I have a good start, these facts will work well in my poem.

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