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The Cultural Significance of Naming

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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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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Ancient Egypt Acrostic Poem

For Students 4th - 7th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, learners read an example of an acrostic poem. Students then write their own acrostic poems using the letters ANCIENT EGYPT.
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Veterans Acrostic Poem

For Students 4th - 6th
In this veterans acrostic poem worksheet, students read an example of an acrostic poem and then write one using the letters VETERAN.
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Holocaust Acrostic Poem

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Holocaust acrostic poem worksheet, students read an example of an acrostic poem and then write one using the letters HOLOCAUST.
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Explorer Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this explorer acrostic poem worksheet, students read an example of an acrostic poem and then write one using the letters EXPLORER.
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Civil War Acrostic Poem

For Students 4th - 5th
For this creative writing worksheet, students use the letters in the words CIVIL WAR to write an acrostic poem. Students write a 8 line poem.
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Africa Acrostic Poem

For Students 1st - 4th
In this Africa poem worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about Africa. Students use each letter in the name AFRICA as the beginning of a line that tells something about Africa. There is a sample poem.
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China Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this creating a poem worksheet, students use the letters in CHINA to write an acrostic poem. Students write 5 lines about the country China.
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Antarctica Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Antarctica poetry worksheet, students first read about how to write an acrostic poem. Students write an acrostic poem using the letters in ANTARCTICA. Each line of poetry will begin with the letters that are printed down in a...
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Colonial America Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this acrostic poem activity, students explore colonial America. Students write an acrostic poem about colonial America using the six letters in the word colony.
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Arbor Day Acrostic Poem

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this Arbor Day worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about trees and about Arbor Day. Students use the letters in ARBOR to begin each new line of poetry about trees.
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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 activity, 4th graders complete a worksheet detailing their personal activities and interests.  Students view the form of an...
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Ancient Rome Acrostic Poem

For Students 5th - 6th
For this acrostic worksheet, students read about creating an acrostic poem, then write one using "Ancient Rome." Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Naming Trust

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write a poem. In this character lesson, students read a quote about trust and friendship and discuss what they mean. Students write an acrostic poem using the letters in their name and come up with a phrase or word that...
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Circle of Caring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students study the works of well-known philanthropists and write an acrostic poem using the word CARING.
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Courageous Heroes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate the concept of a hero. In this character education lesson, students define courage and discuss heroes they know. Learners brainstorm ways to describe a hero and create an acrostic poem.
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Winter Expressions

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
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.