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Acronyms--Characters in The Hobbit

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Have your class create acrostic poems for characters in The Hobbit. First, define acronyms and work together to complete sample acronyms for their own first names. Students then research specific characters in the novel and create...
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Worksheet
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Herb Gardening: Herb Acrostic

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this herb acrostic worksheet, 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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Basketball Acrostic Fill In the Blank Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this poetry writing worksheet, students fill in the blanks to write a basketball acrostic poem. They begin each line with a word or phrase that starts with the letter on the line.
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Activity
Poetry4kids

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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Thanksgiving Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In 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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Worksheet
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Cinco de Mayo

For Students 2nd - 7th
In this Cinco de Mayo activity learning exercise, students celebrate the Mexican holiday as they fill in the blanks to compose an acrostic poem.
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Father Time

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create a memory book and acrostic poem for Father's Day. In this Father's Day lesson, students appreciate unique things their fathers do for them. Students create an original project for their father.
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The ABCs of Our Nation

For Students 4th - 5th
In this social studies learning exercise, students are directed to a Web site to find out what makes our Nation special. Students create an acrostic poem about our country. Students then explore the need for responsible living within a...
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Pond Theme Unit

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this pond theme worksheet students research facts on pond life. Students complete comprehension questions, crosswords, word search, and math puzzles. Students write a short report.
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Random Acts of Kindness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make a bookmark. In this community lesson, students review the meaning of caring. They discuss how doing small acts of kindness can affect a community, and they make a bookmark to remind them to do kind things for others.
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Character Education: Caring

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create a bookmark with reminders of simple acts of kindness. In this character education lesson, students participate in a mini-lesson that serves as a great introduction to a service project. Students first brainstorm ways to...