Text rendering is a method of deconstructing text that allows students to make decisions regarding the importance of the text, select the portions that are most meaningful to them, and then share it with classmates--all without fear of being ridiculed. The research on students constructing meaning from text is clear. In order for knowledge to become theirs, students must engage text and make sense of it themselves (Davis, 2000). When students are provided with the opportunity to critically engage with text, the text can help students make connections, influence their decisions, and become a springboard for further analysis (Davis, 2000). Text rendering allows students to fully experience the piece. This article describes the process of teaching text rendering.