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...

Poetry isn't all sonnets and rhyming couplets! Introduce your class to three fun types of poetry: shape poems, acrostic poems, and diamante poems. Each type is explained, and an example is provided. Challenge your class to write one in...

Students examine the character traits of kindness and responsibility using the book "Feathers" by Heather Forest. They play a "Mystery Bag" game with feathers, and answer story comprehension questions. Students then complete an acrostic...

Students 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.

Students recognize the role of loved ones in their families and the many things their parents and others contribute to their lives. They write an acrostic poem about their mother, father, or other important person. They then make a...

Students work in groups to determine a creative writing theme. They listen to each other to produce a group acrostic poem and then collaborate with their partners to recite their poetry. They then add drawings to add an artistic element...

Students engage in a discussion about how to write an acrostic poem. They demonstate the ability to use a word processor by typing an acrostic poem by following instructions. Word processing skills such as, centering text, changing font,...

Students read the story Sylvester and the Magic Pebble about a Donkey looking for pebbles. In this reading lesson plan, students also create a warning label for the pebbles and an acrostic poem.

Students write poems and a narrative story.  In this writing lesson, students read stories and poems written by other students and read examples of haiku's and diamonte's.  Students write an acrostic poem and a diamonte poem.  Students...

In this writing poetry worksheet, students discover what an acrostic poem is and how to write one. Students then compose acrostic poems about themselves.

Young scholars create an acrostic poem about winter. For this lesson about acrostic poems, students explore acrostic poetry. Young scholars read an acrostic poem as an example. As a class, students come up with an acrostic poem for the...

In this writing worksheet, students write an original acrostic poem on the main character, Louis, from the book, The Trumpet of the Swan.

In this February worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the month of February. The worksheet includes the letters in the month.

In this June worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the month of June. Students begin each line with a word or phrase that starts with the letter on that line.

In this June worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the month of January. Students begin each line with a word or phrase that starts with the letter on that line.

For this writing worksheet, 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.

In this solar system worksheet, students learn writing conventions such as alliteration, similes, and acrostic poems. All pertain to the topic of space and solar system.

In this creative writing learning exercise, students utilize a variety of strategies to creatively write alliterations, tongue twisters, similes and finally an acrostic poem.

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.

Students create an abc book, acrostic poem, diary, caricature, haiku, and more for the story A Family Apart. For this A Family Apart lesson plan, students also have vocabulary words to use.

In this poetry worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about hats by beginning each line with a letter in the word "Hats."

In 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.

Students 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.

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.