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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 lesson, students use Word Art and digital cameras to create a technology integrated acrostic poem.
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The Search for Character!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders define character words, look for real-life examples of the traits "in action," and write an acrostic poem based on one of these qualities.
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Fall

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read "Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf" then they brainstorm words about fall that begin with the letters F, A, and L. They compose and decorate their own acrostic poem then they write a Fall story and complete a final copy in the computer...
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What has Year 7 Got in Store for You?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this poetry worksheet, pupils 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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No Need To Be Puzzled About Me

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate acrostic poetry by researching the Internet.  In this poetry writing lesson, 4th graders complete a worksheet detailing their personal activities and interests.  Students view the form of an acrostic...
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A Center Approach to Poetry

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students experience the different types of poetry in order to classify them. In this poetry lesson, students discover the multiple types of poetry while reading in the library. Ultimately, the students create their own poetry and share...
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The Name Game

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this grammar worksheet, students write acrostic poems using the first 5 letters of their first and last names and provide adverbs and propositions for each letter. Then they write sentences for each word.
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Acrostic Poem- "Rain"

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students complete the poem using the word "rain." Lines are provided and pictures related to rain border the worksheet.
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Autumn Acrostic Poem

For Students 1st - 4th
In this autumn worksheet, students complete an acrostic poem using the word autumn. Worksheet has a fall color scheme and overall "look."
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The Backpack Travel Journals

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Strap on those backpacks, it's time to travel through history with this literature unit based on the first four books of The Magic Tree House series. While reading through these fun stories, children create story maps, record...
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A Family Apart

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create an abc book, acrostic poem, diary, caricature, haiku, and more for the story A Family Apart. In this A Family Apart lesson plan, students also have vocabulary words to use.
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China Poem Writing Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this writing worksheet, students use the given form, which is shaped like an outline map of China, to write a poem about the country. They write an acrostic poem by starting each phrase with the letter that is on the line.
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May Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts activity, learners use the letters in MAY to begin each line of an acrostic poem about the month of May.
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Acrostic Poem-Flag

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this acrostic poem instructional activity, students write an acrostic poem using the word "flag," then color a picture of the flag. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Raptor Poetry

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Young scholars create poems about raptors. They discuss raptors and create three poems including at least two of the following: haiku, diamante, found, and acrostic. They create a classroom book of poems or conduct a poetry slam where...
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American Heroes Acrostic

For Students 4th - 7th
For this acrostic poem worksheet, students complete the poem using the letters of the phrase "American Heroes." A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Acrostic Poem- Christmas Toys

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this holiday writing worksheet, students write an acrostic poem using the form which has the word TOYS written vertically. Students use each letter to begin their lines of poetry, then color the Christmas toys.
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Valentine's Day Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students use the letters in the word Valentine to write an acrostic poem. Students write 9 lines for the poem.
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Five Simple Poems

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students listen as the teacher explains what poetry is as well as describes several types of poetry such as haiku, free verse, limerick, cinquain, and an acrostic. Students read examples of each type of poetry. They compose a poem...
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Happy Thanksgiving Acrostic

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this acrostic poem learning exercise, students use the letters in the word "Thanksgiving" to write an acrostic poem. Students write 12 lines for the poem.
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Christmas Acrostic

For Students 1st - 5th
In this poetry learning exercise, students write an acrostic poem using the letters in the word Christmas. They work on the paper which is decorated with ivy and a red ribbon.
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Give a Hoot About Owls

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students research basic information about owls. They complete a class KWL chart, and conduct research on owls using the Internet and a variety of resource books. Next, they write an owl acrostic poem and a report using their research...
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Reed Novel Studies

Beezus and Ramona Novel Study

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having siblings? Pupils explore this topic with the Beezus and Ramona novel study. Additionally, scholars answer questions about chapter one of the time-honored book by Beverly Cleary...
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Responsibility Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this acrostic poem activity, students use the word 'responsibility' to create an acrostic poem, beginning each line with a letter of the word. A reference web site is given for additional activities.