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Acrostic Book Report

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars read the story Wild Horse Winter and construct acrostic poems. In this poetry lesson, students use adjectives and events in the text to develop an acrostic poem.
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Poetry Workshop: Fixed Form Poems

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Encourage the poetic genius in your young creative writers with a poetry workshop. Fix form poems (cinquains acrostic poems, octopoems, hello/goodbye poems) provide a framework and encourage vocabulary development as well as an awareness...
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Goals and Perseverance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Define the word perseverance to have learners understand why it is important in reaching goals. Young scholars research how Martin Luther King needed perseverance to accomplish his goals. They write acrostic poems using the word...
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September Acrostic

For Students 4th - 6th
In this writing instructional activity, students write an original acrostic poem about the month of September. Students begin each line with a word or phrase that starts with the letter on that line.
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October Acrostic

For Teachers 4th - 6th
For this writing worksheet, students write an original acrostic poem about the month of October. Students begin each line with a word or phrase that starts with the letter on that line.
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August Acrostic

For Students 5th - 6th
In this literature worksheet, students write an original acrostic poem about the month of August. Students begin each line with a word or phrase that starts with the letter on each line.
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Louis: Acrostic Poem

For Students 4th - 6th
In this writing worksheet, students write an original acrostic poem on the main character, Louis, from the book, The Trumpet of the Swan.
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Camels: Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 6th
In his acrostic poem about camels worksheet, students begin each line or phrase with a word that starts with the letter c, a, m, e, l, and s. Students write a six line poem.
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Acrostic Poems Lesson Plans

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Acrostic poetry is a fun and simple form of poetry for your students to explore.
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Presidents Acrostic

For Students 6th - 8th
In this writing worksheet, students choose adjectives and adverbs that begin with the letters of the word Presidents and list them next to each letter to create an acrostic poem.
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Everyone Can Write Poetry

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Embark on a journey of writing several different types of poetry. Fifth graders read several examples, and use the examples to model their own writing. Each poem is to be accompanied by a different art visual representation. In the end,...
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Beatrix Potter and Alliteration

For Students 5th - 7th
For 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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Barn Owls and Owl Pellet Dissection

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore birds of prey and food chains. For this ecosystems and birds of prey cross curriculum science and literacy lesson, students brainstorm characteristics of birds after viewing photographs. Students view a video and...
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CHINESE NEW YEAR

For Students 4th - 6th
In this acrostic worksheet, students are given one line for each corresponding letter of the words "Chinese New Year". They are asked to write a poem, beginning the first word in each line with the appropriate letter.
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Puffins

For Students 4th - 6th
In this writing learning exercise, students write an original acrostic poem about Puffins. Students write a descriptive word or adjective for each letter on the lines provided.
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Who Am I?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete an acrostic poem and use digital photo activities for the poem. In this acrostic poem and technology instructional activity, students use Word Art and digital cameras to create a technology integrated acrostic poem.
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What has Year 7 Got in Store for You?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this poetry worksheet, students write their fears and hopes for the year and then write an acrostic poem spelling out year seven. Students answer three short answer questions.
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Classroom Adventures Program

Creating Characters

For Teachers 3rd - 7th Standards
Examine character in depth. Over the course of these six lessons, learners explore their own character traits, determine the traits of characters in the books they read, practice comparing and contrasting, and collaborate in small groups...
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Food Poetry

For Students 4th - 6th
For this eating healthy worksheet, students brainstorm words related to healthy foods and then write a poem that will encourage others to eat healthy foods on the lines provided.
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Personally Poetic

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students create an Acrostic poem using notes from biography journals. In this poetry and journal lesson, students read a biography of their choice and take notes in their journals. Students review an acrostic poetry website and use...
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The Trumpet of the Swan

For Students 5th - 6th
In this literature worksheet, students, after reading The Trumpet of the Swan, write a Swan Acrostic poem inside a swan and start each line with the letter that is on that line.
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Unleash the Power of Poetry in Your Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students can gain an appreciation of poetry by being encouraged to express their opinions and ideas.
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Bulgarian Creative Writing Competition

Creative Writing Prompts For Every Season and Month

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
Winter, spring, summer, and fall! Every season is covered in a 14-page list of writing prompts. Included are story starters, reflection questions, poetry topics, and more.
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Mandala Portfolio Project

For Teachers 5th - 9th
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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