per class
Create Your Own Blackout Poetry
Completed by 4 learners
Ages 9-14
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-8 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Poetry can be fun! In this class, learners will talk about what poetry is before being introduced to one type of poem: blackout poetry. Blackout poetry is when a poet takes a marker to written text and blacks out words until a poem is formed. Both the remaining words and the blacked out area create a visual poem. Learners will have the option of just blacking out words or creating a picture over the words they wish to redact. At the end of class, they will have created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need markers. Various pages of text to choose from for the blackout poem will be provided upon enrollment.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, families and students! My name is Laura McGuire and I love to teach AND learn! I am currently taking a break from teaching in the public school setting to stay home with my two young sons. I have a Masters in Education in Library Media Education, and I am certified by the state of Oklahoma to teach PK-12 Library Media, 5-12 English, 5-12 US History/Government/Economics, 5-12 Career Tech Business, 5-12 Business Education, and 5-8 Social Studies. Prior to being a school librarian, I taught middle school English for two years.
I believe that education is not a one-size-fits-all system, and as educators we must tailor the lesson to reach every single child. I place a high emphasis on building rapport with each student, as students won't care to learn if they don't believe their instructor cares. I also strive to reach maximum creativity with each class- teaching in new ways that hopefully will be exciting and fun. My main goal of online teaching is for your students to leave the class feeling happy, excited, and a bit more knowledgeable about the subject matter, and to be an approachable and helpful teacher.
My classes are tailored to different age ranges, but most will relate to themes of English, literature, and library education. I am a self-proclaimed "nerd" and love all things Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings, so don't be surprised to see classes like "Literary Themes in Star Wars" or "Harry Potter Food Truck." Classes will also be offered on evaluating news articles and Facebook posts, literary elements with a twist, and how to create a research project. I believe the most effective learning happens when you're having fun, and I will strive to create that atmosphere in each and every class.
A little bit more about me: I live in Oklahoma with my husband and two kids. We love to be outdoors and to read books. I have been a fan of Harry Potter for twenty years, and each year for Christmas, my sister-in-law gives me a new Harry Potter related gift. It's always my favorite one! My favorite vacation was to Europe in 2014, my favorite cookie is chocolate chip, and my favorite team is the Kansas City Chiefs. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to be able to meet you soon!
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