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Cinco De Mayo Questions 2
For this Cinco de Mayo worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the holiday using each one of the letters. Students complete 11 lines in the poem.
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Who Are You?
Pupils complete self projects such as a collage, an acrostic poem, a mural, and more, to show their similarities and differences. In this similarities and differences lesson plan, students can do these projects individually or in groups.
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Haiku Poetry
Third graders write their own haiku poem after a lesson on the history and format of a haiku. In this poetry lesson plan, 3rd graders write a haiku with the correct lines and symbols.
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No Need To Be Puzzled About Me
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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Sonnet Form
Learners explore the sonnet form. In this lesson on sonnet form, students explore various sonnets and how a sonnet can range from conventional to experimental.
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Who Am I?
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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You Too Can Haiku
Students explore the country of Japan. In this international studies lesson plan, students utilize their geography skills to locate Japan on a map. Students explore some Japanese customs and communities. Students use descriptive...
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Poetry - Cinquain Poems
Students write cinquain poems. In this poetry lesson, students participate in activities related to poetry and write a cinquain poem. Included are links to the lesson plan, lesson activities, printables, and additional...
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Herb Gardening: Herb Acrostic
In this herb acrostic instructional activity, students complete an acrostic activity where they make a sentence out of the first letter of names of different herbs. Students complete 4 acrostic sentences.
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Performing Sonnets
Students use Shakespearean sonnets as part of a poetry analysis lesson plan. In this sonnet lesson plan, students perform a sonnet by Shakespeare but treat it as a script to be acted out. Students work in pairs to create motions for two...
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Sonnet Illumination
Students create presentations of digital sonnet illuminations along with sonnet research. In this Sonnet instructional activity, students view images, colors, and listen to sounds of their own choice to...
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For Thy Sweet Love Remembered Such Wealth Brings
Students read sonnets and choose one which contains words or phrases that create an emotional reaction to study the Shakespearean language. In this Shakespearean sonnet lesson, students read Shakespeare sonnets and circle words that...
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Snake Acrostic
In this acrostic poem worksheet, learners write an acrostic poem describing a snake. Students write lines for the word slither which contains 7 letters.
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Winter Acrostic Poem
In this acrositic poetry instructional activity, students write an acrostic poem regarding the season of winter using the letters WINTER.
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Scientific Method
Sixth graders explore the scientific method. In this scientific method lesson, 6th graders write acrostic poems regarding the steps of the scientific method, experience an Alice program regarding the method, and create story boards...
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Adventures in Alice
Students create a haiku and illustrate it on the computer. In this haiku lesson plan, students review the history of the haiku while they are outside and then write their own. Students then use a computer program to illustrate their poem.
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Exploring Selected Haiku by Issa
Students explore poetry by Issa. In this haiku lesson, students discuss and list the attributes of Japanese haiku as the read poetry by Issa. Students write their own haiku following the criteria presented.
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Louisiana Cinquains
Students enhance their understanding of parts of speech by writing a cinquain poem about Louisiana. In this cinquain poem lesson, students read example cinquain poems and study the format for a cinquain poem. Students create a class poem...
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Video Haiku
Students write Haiku poetry and illustrate their poems with a form of digital or video technology. In this poetry and technology instructional activity, students study examples of haiku poetry and then write their own poem. Students use...
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Haiku
Sixth graders study Haiku. In this Haiku lesson, 6th graders explore the history of the poetry form. Students also examine the structure the Japanese poetry as they read examples. Students write their one Haiku.
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Pumpkin Acrostic Poetry
In this fall-themed acrostic poetry practice worksheet, students compose an acrostic poem using the letters PUMPKIN.
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Learning to Give: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Pupils read two Inuit folktales about life and death. In this language arts lesson, students study the models of giving found in these Inuit tales about life, death, grief, sacrifice, and generosity. As the class reads these tales, they...
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Ghost Acrostic Poetry
In this Halloween language arts worksheet, students write an acrostic poem regarding ghosts using the letters GHOST.
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Missouri Acrostic Poem
In this online interactive Missouri worksheet, students write an acrostic poem regarding Missouri using the letters MISSOURI. This worksheet may also be printed for use in classrooms.