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Refugee by Alan Gratz Activity - Writing a Blackout Poem Novel Poetry Assignment
Refugee by Alan Gratz Activity - Writing a Blackout Poem Novel Poetry Assignment
Refugee by Alan Gratz Activity - Writing a Blackout Poem Novel Poetry Assignment
Refugee by Alan Gratz Activity - Writing a Blackout Poem Novel Poetry Assignment

Refugee by Alan Gratz Activity - Writing a Blackout Poem Novel Poetry Assignment

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Refugee by Alan Gratz Activity - Writing a Blackout Poem Novel Poetry Assignment: Encourage creative expression and deep text analysis with this hands-on blackout poetry activity inspired by Refugee by Alan Gratz. Blackout poetry invites students to transform pages from the novel into powerful poems by redacting text to reveal new meanings. In this assignment, students will select a page—or a collection of short passages—from Refugee, analyze the language, and craft original poems that reflect themes, emotions, or character experiences. With step-by-step guidance and visual examples, students will explore poetry as a response to literature.

 

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Included in the Refugee Writing a Blackout Poem Assignment:

➡️ Blackout Poetry Instruction Presentation: Use this 13-slide presentation to provide essential background information on blackout poetry and walk students through the blackout poem process, from selecting a source text to refining and designing their final poem.

➡️ Blackout Poetry Student Handout with Instructions: Provide students with detailed, accessible steps for creating their blackout poems, including tips on selecting text, identifying poetic language, and designing a final product.

 

How the Refugee Writing a Blackout Poem Assignment works:

  1. Students will begin by selecting a page or excerpt from Refugee that connects to a theme, emotion, or character they want to explore. They will carefully read and analyze the text to uncover meaningful words and phrases.
  2. Next, students will plan and structure their blackout poems, choosing which words to preserve and which to redact. They will ensure their poem reads clearly and conveys a powerful message.
  3. Finally, students will design the visual layout of their poem—blacking out unused text and adding creative flair. The result is a visually striking and meaningful poem that reflects their interpretation of the novel.

 

 

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