In this one time class, students will first engage in a discussion about their thoughts and feelings about poetry. This will allow students to activate their prior knowledge on the subject. After, the students will be shown a presentation on Google Slides that will not only show examples of what Black Out poetry is, but also walk through, step by step, how to develop their own Black Out poems. Next, modeling will be used in order to demonstrate the process previously shown. Finally, students will be given the opportunity to create their own Black Out poems. 
*** Please be aware that students will be PERMENANTLY drawing on the book, newspaper or magazine that they have brought to class. If it is a favourite that you do not want altered, please have the student come to class with a PHOTOCOPY of the page. 
First, students will scan their chosen text (newspaper, magazine or book), for words that interest them. The student will jot the words on a note pad beside them. Next students will analyze the words that they have noted down and discuss as a group ideas for creating these words into a poem and ideas for the visual aspect of the art. Finally, students will be given the chance to create their poems by circling the words chosen and blacking out all other words. Here is the opportunity for students to express their visual arts creativity! At the end of the class (time permitting) students will share their Black Out poems with the group.