Lesson Plan

Blackout Poetry: Re-Envisioning Writing

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Shed light on the beauty of language with a great poetry activity. After learning about Austin Kleon's blackout poetry model, pupils respond to some of his poetry and use it as a model to produce their own. Young writers also share their work with the class, creating a supportive language arts community.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Provide the class with a rubric to encourage quality peer-to-peer feedback
Classroom Considerations
  • Be prepared for some of your poets to bring up sensitive topics or deeply personal information in their writing
  • Have computers available to groups or individuals
Pros
  • Prompts class members to self-evaluate and reflect upon their learning
  • Provides multiple strategies to differentiate instruction
Cons
  • None