Students explore Earth Day through a simple nature text and create a blackout poem. They identify meaningful words, form a short poem about nature, and transform the page into a piece of visual art. The activity develops reading comprehension, creativity, vocabulary, and environmental awareness. The materials and assessment are adapted for a student with special educational needs.

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: identify key words related to nature and Earth Day; select words from a text to create a simple poem; express ideas and feelings about nature through poetry; create a visually appealing blackout poetry artwork; reflect on the importance of protecting our planet.

osnovni_podaci

A student looks at a picture of nature and answers simple questions (Why can you see on the picture? What do you like in nature? How does the picture make you feel?) The teacher briefly introduces Earth Day and explains that words can be used to create art and messages about nature.

obrazovni_podaci

A student reads the simplified text about a peaceful morning in nature. The teacher checks understanding by asking simple comprehension questions: (What colours can you find in nature? What animals are mentioned? What sounds can you hear?) Students underline words they like.

tehnicki_podaci

A student follows the simplified instructions. They select words from the text that create a message, feeling, or image about nature. They circle the chosen words and then black out the remaining words. Finally, they decorate the page with drawings, symbols, or patterns connected to Earth Day and nature.

pristup_podaci

Students read their poems aloud or display them around the classroom. Classmates identify the message or feeling expressed in each poem.

zajednicki_elementi

Reflection Students complete simple sentence starters: • My poem is about __________. • The words I like most are __________. • I can help the Earth by __________.