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Whale Song Acrostic
What do whales sing about? Invite your class to imagine the thoughts of whales before writing acrostic poems on the topic. The plan blends together a bit of life science with plenty of opportunities for creativity and writing.
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How to Write an Acrostic Poem
Acrostic poems are perfect for any topic! A quick tutorial guides learners into writing acrostic poems with the basics and key examples.
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The Cultural Significance of Naming
The Navajo would disagree with Shakespeare that the naming of things is irrelevant. Navajo people have to earn their names. Middle schoolers learn about the cultural significance of Navajo names in a lesson that uses a video and reading...
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Food Acrostic Poem
In this creating an acrostic poem worksheet, learners read the definition and example of an acrostic poem and write one using the word FOOD. Students write a 4 line poem.
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Acronyms--Characters in The Hobbit
Have your class create acrostic poems for characters in The Hobbit. First, define acronyms and work together to complete sample acronyms for their own first names. Students then research specific characters in the novel and create...
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Civil War Acrostic Poem
In this creative writing instructional activity, learners use the letters in the words CIVIL WAR to write an acrostic poem. Students write a 8 line poem.
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Invention Acrostic Poem
In this creative writing learning exercise, students write an acrostic poem using the letters in the word INVENTION. Students create a 9 line poem.
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Flag Day Acrostic Poem
In this creating an acrostic poem activity, students write a poem using the letters in FLAG DAY. Students write a 7 line poem.
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Animal Poems
Learners create their own acrostic poems. In this poetry lesson, students read poetry book to view examples of acrostic poems. Learners then write an acrostic poem using their name.
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China Acrostic Poem
In this creating a poem learning exercise, students use the letters in CHINA to write an acrostic poem. Students write 5 lines about the country China.
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Beatrix Potter and Alliteration
In this creative writing worksheet, students utilize a variety of strategies to creatively write alliterations, tongue twisters, similes and finally an acrostic poem.
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ACROSTIC POETRY
Learners use newspapers or magazines to create an acrostic poem where words are divided into parts of speech.
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Mandala Portfolio Project
Here's a great idea for writing portfolios. Kids decorate all four sides of their portfolio, introducing themselves, their families, goals, dreams, and favorite things. Detailed directions for all four panels and a rubric are included in...
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Adventures with Alliteration! - Adjectives
Have hearty humor with a handy, helpful handout! Kids work on their alliteration skills with a figurative language learning exercise that focuses on alliterative adjectives and phrases. After kids add nouns to ten adjectives, they create...
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Winter Expressions
Students write a winter "shape poem," draw the outline of an object that complements the poem and copy the poem inside the outline in a pattern.
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Spelling Soup
In this spelling worksheet, students master their weekly spelling words by choosing activities from this spelling menu. Students examine the list of choices which each have points. By the end of the week, students need to have completed...
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Language Arts Ice Breakers
Activities that build rapport and help students demonstrate their skills can be a great way to begin the school year.