How to Black Out Poetry

What is black out poetry?

• An ancient form of Japanese poetry consists of just 3 lines which don't have to rhyme.

• A form of appropriation art that creates a new meaning from something initially made by another mind.

• A very old form of poetry made famous by WIlliam Shakespeare made up of 14 lines and usually deal with love.

• A funny (and sometimes rude!) poems that have aset rhyme scheme of AABBA with lines one, two and five all being longer in length than lines three and four. The last line is often the punchline.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What are the four kinds of materials/ resources suggested that you can use to write on?

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What are the things you can use to draw and black out the text?

• Markers

• Pens

• Paints

• Crayons

• Pencils

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which is the first step to Black Out poetry?

• Find your words (circle/ write down).

• 'Black out' words that you don't need.

• Create an image that fits the poem.

• Determine what words to keep.

Which is the second step to Black Out poetry?

• Find your words (circle/ write down).

• 'Black out' words that you don't need.

• Create an image that fits the poem.

• Determine what words to keep.

Which is the third step to Black Out poetry?

• Find your words (circle/ write down).

• 'Black out' words that you don't need.

• Create an image that fits the poem.

• Determine what words to keep.

Which is the last step to Black Out poetry?

• Find your words (circle/ write down).

• 'Black out' words that you don't need.

• Create an image that fits the poem.

• Determine what words to keep.

Why do you need to plan which words you are going to use?

• You might need more words to fit your theme.

• You might create a false sense of hope.

• It might be time consuming,

• You might accidentally 'black out' a word that helps to make sense of your poetry.