Creating Blackout Poetry from Nature
Year 7 English Exploring Nature Through Poetry Unit Lesson 17
What is Blackout Poetry?
Transform existing printed text into new poems Black out unwanted words to reveal hidden poetry Create visual and textual art combined Use creative selection to find new meaning
Why Use Nature Texts?
Rich descriptive vocabulary about landscapes Emotional connection to natural world Sensory language - sight, sound, touch, smell Perfect for discovering hidden poetic moments
Your Turn: Creating Blackout Poetry
Step 1: Choose your nature text from the selection Step 2: Read through and lightly underline interesting words Step 3: Use black marker to blackout unwanted words Step 4: Read your discovered poem aloud
Reflection Questions
What drew you to the words you chose? How does your blackout poem make you feel? What patterns or shapes did you create? How is your poem different from the original text?
Sharing Your Poetry
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What We've Accomplished
Selected meaningful words from nature texts Created original poetry through creative redaction Shared our work and creative process with others Next lesson: Exploring symbolism in blackout poetry
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