Blackout Poetry
Art and Poetry combine for powerful creativity
Possible answers to questions HERE
Ask these after watching the video:
How does this video change your thinking about poetry?
Consider the impact of changing the blackout to whiteout. Would the impact be significant?
Do you think blackout poetry counts as original work? Do you think there is anything that is truly original?
Do you think blackout poetry is a positive contribution to art and writing or not? Why?
Ask these after or during the smartboard activity:
Consider the relationship between the original text and the new poem. Is it more impactful if the original theme or intent is still found in the poem or if they are totally different? Why?
Is making blackout poems easier or more difficult for you? What are some of the difficulties with it? What are some of the advantages?
Could other forms of expression besides poetry use redaction like blackout poetry does? What are some examples?
How would you feel if someone made a blackout poem out of your writing? What could be their point of view on it?
Ask these during the activities:
If you had all of the resources in the world, what kind of blackout poetry art would you make?
How might blackout poetry be more effective than other poetry?
Is it possible to combine blackout poetry with other styles of poetry? How is blackout poetry similar to other styles of poetry?