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I Have a Dream Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students write a poem using the letters in the word dream. They see the words, "I have a dream," with an American flag at the top of the page.
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Acrostic Poem: Athletics

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this acrostic poem learning exercise, students compose a poem using each letter in the word "athletics" as a beginning letter for a descriptive poem on the topic.
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Presidents Acrostic

For Students 6th - 8th
In this writing activity, 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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From Apples To Oranges: Examining Literary Devices

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Make learning the definitions of literary terms memorable with a fun and engaging activity. Teams of scholars are given several terms and create an acrostic poem with simplified definitions and examples.
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How to Start a Poetry Journal

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Practice makes proficient! Using a journal of their choice, authors organize pages, then begin their writing journey of on-going writing practice in which they compose all poetic forms including diamante, limerick, free verse, and more!
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On World Poetry Day, We're All Poets

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Put away the books and the printouts, and break out the paper and pens to honor World Poetry Day.
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China Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this creating a poem learning exercise, 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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Dinosaur Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this writing poetry activity, students explore acrostic poems. Students write an acrostic poem by using the eight letters in the word "dinosaur" to describe a dinosaur.
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Colonial America Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students explore colonial America. Students write an acrostic poem about colonial America using the six letters in the word colony.
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Maniac Magee: Found Poem

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Instruct your readers to scrounge through the pages of Maniac Magee in search for descriptive passages or words they may use to write poetry. As they look for meaningful, sensory descriptors in Jerry Spinelli's novel, readers connect to...
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Camels (Acrostic Poem)

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this writing and language arts worksheet, students use the letters in CAMELS to begin each line of an acrostic poem. Students may use a sentence, word or phrase for each line.
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Poetic Teapot Card

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
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...
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Write Acrostic Poetry

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore acrostic poetry and use names of their favorite personalities from television, music, or sports. They write descriptions for each letter of the person's name.
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Dragon Alliterations

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
You don't have to slay the dragon in this activity. Young writers review poetic devices with a set of worksheets about alliteration and similes. Once they finish waxing poetic about their dragon friends, they craft a final acrostic poem.
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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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Thanksgiving Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this Thanksgiving worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the holiday. Students use the letters in THANKSGIVING to start each new line of poetry.
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Ohio Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Ohio activity, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Ohio. Students use the letters in OHIO to begin each new line of poetry.
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Arizona Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Arizona acrostic poem activity, students write a poem about the state of Arizona. Students use the letters in ARIZONA to begin each new line of poetry.
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Independence Day Acrostic Poetry

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this online interactive language arts instructional activity, students write an acrostic poem regarding the 4th of July using the letters INDEPENDENCE. This instructional activity may also be printed for use in classrooms.
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Alaska Acrostic

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Alaska worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Alaska. Students use the letters in ALASKA to begin each new line of poetry about the state.
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Kansas Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Kansas instructional activity, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Kansas. Students use the letters in KANSAS to begin each new line of poetry.
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Massachusetts Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Massachusetts worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state. Students use the letters in MASSACHUSETTS to begin each new line of poetry that tells something about the state.
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Montana Acrostic Poem

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Montana worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Montana. Students use the letters MONTANA to begin each new line of poetry.

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