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This Blackout Poetry: Re-Envisioning Writing lesson plan also includes:
- Blackout Poet
- I Think We Think.docx
- I Think We Think.pdf
- Magnetic Statements for Blackout Poetry Engage Activity.docx
- Magnetic Statements for Blackout Poetry Engage Activity.pdf
- Blackout Poetry: Re-Envisioning Writing (.html)
- I Think We Think - English (.pdf)
- I Think We Think - English (.docx)
- I Think We Think - Spanish (.pdf)
- I Think We Think - Spanish (.docx)
- Magnetic Statements for Blackout Poetry Engage Activity - English (.pdf)
- Magnetic Statements for Blackout Poetry Engage Activity - English (.docx)
- Magnetic Statements for Blackout Poetry Engage Activity - Spanish (.pdf)
- Magnetic Statements for Blackout Poetry Engage Activity - Spanish (.docx)
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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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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