tWThis lesson encourages students to read and create poems as well as develop their language skills and creativity. Blackout poems can be created using the pages of old books or even articles cut from yesterday’s newspaper. Step 1: Scan the page first before reading it completely. Keep an eye out for words that stand out. They help you imagine possible topics for your poem.  Step 2:  Use a pencil to lightly circle any words that connect to the words that stand out.  Avoid circling more than three words in a row. Step 3: List all of the circled words on a separate piece of paper. List the words in the order that they appear on the page of text from top to bottom, left to right. You can eliminate parts of words, especially any endings if it helps to keep the meaning of the poem clear. If you are stuck during this step, return back to the original page of text. The right word you are searching for could be in the text. Step 4: Return to the page of text and circle only the words you selected for the final poem.  Erase the circles around any words you will not use. Step 5: Add an illustration or design to the page of text that connects to your poem. Be very careful not to draw over the circled words you selected for your final poem! Step 6: Upload your poem on the Padlet wall. Step 7: Comment on your colleagues' poems.