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Acrostic Poem Plan: Athletics

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this poetry writing worksheet, students write a rough draft of an acrostic poem about athletics. Students use the letters in ATHLETICS to begin each line of poetry.
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Equestrian Acrostic

For Students 4th - 5th
For this acrostic poem worksheet, students write a poem using the letters in the word equestrian. Students write a word or phrase for each letter in the word.
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Antarctica Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this poetry writing worksheet, students use the letters in ANTARCTICA to begin each line of poetry. There are graphics on the page.
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Poems and Songs: Rivers and Ponds

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore songs and poems related to the animals, habitats, and activities on rivers and ponds. They listen to song clips, explore various websites, read poems and song lyrics, complete worksheets, and define key vocabulary words.
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The Poetry of Sculpture

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice writing poetry while examining all types of art.  In this art analysis activity, 4th graders participate in a field trip to a sculpture garden in which they view sculptures and create different forms of...
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Acrostic Poem: Kites

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this writing an acrostic poem worksheet, students observe the letters K, I, T, E, S inside kite illustrations and write a poem with each line beginning with each of the letters. Students create a 5 line poem.
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Poetry Prodigies

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars in three classes in different locations become Poetry Prodigies as they use iChat AV and an iSight camera to teach and explore from each other about different poetic styles. They explore six types of poetry are taught:...
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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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Lesson Two: The Earth, Introductory Activities

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Determine what young pupils already know about earth science with a brainstorming activity. After class members work together to complete a KWL chart about the Earth, they craft an acrostic poem to demonstrate their understanding.
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Halloween Acrostic Poem

For Students 1st - 4th
In this poetry worksheet, learners write an acrostic poem using the letters in the word Halloween. They write the poem on a page that is decorated with a picture of children dressed in Halloween costumes at the top.
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Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students use the letters in the word 'archery' to create an acrostic poem. Students write a word or phrase for the 7 letters.
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Fall Acrostic Poem

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this poetry worksheet, learners write an acrostic poem using the letters in the word "fall." They see a picture of an autumn colored forest scene at the top of the page.
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Acrostic Poem Plan: Teddy

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this poetry activity, students write an acrostic poem about teddy bears. Students use the letters in TEDDY to begin each line of their poem.
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Acrostic Poem: Final Draft Sheet- TEDDY

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this poetry writing worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about teddy bears on a decorated writing sheet. Students use the letters in TEDDY to begin each new line of poetry.
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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 worksheet, 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 worksheet, middle schoolers 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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Gymnastics Acrostic

For Students 4th - 5th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students write a poem using the letters in the word gymnastics. Students write a word or phrase for each letter in the word.
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Poetic Teapot Card

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars 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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CHINESE NEW YEAR

For Students 4th - 6th
In this acrostic worksheet, students are given one line for each corresponding letter of the words "Chinese New Year". They are asked to write a poem, beginning the first word in each line with the appropriate letter.
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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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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
In this Thanksgiving learning exercise, 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 worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Ohio. Students use the letters in OHIO to begin each new line of poetry.