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Whale Song Acrostic
What do whales sing about? Invite your class to imagine the thoughts of whales before writing acrostic poems on the topic. The plan blends together a bit of life science with plenty of opportunities for creativity and writing.
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Making Acrostics
In this making acrostics worksheet, 8th graders read the definition of an acrostic, read an example of one and write 3 acrostics using the words work, energy and machine.
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Plants Acrostic Poem
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students show what they know about plants by writing an acrostic poem. Students use the letters in PLANTS to begin each line of poetry that tells about plants.
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Rain Forest Acrostic Poem
In this rain forest poetry writing worksheet, students create their own poem, using the provided format. Each line of poetry will begin with the letter highlighted in the title, "Rain Forest."
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Solar System Acrostic Poem
In this poetry writing learning exercise, students read the title SOLAR SYSTEM. Students use these letters to begin each line of poetry.
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A Hidden Beauty
Expose the beautiful mystery of bulbs as young botanists learn all about these fascinating plants. They glean information from a short text before observing actual bulbs (consider an onion), and comparing their findings with predictions....
Baylor College
Body Strength
Your young learners will discover how muscular strength and endurance can increase with this truly hands-on activity! Beginning by writing an acrostic for the word strength, class members then engage in tracking their ability to squeeze...
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Dinosaur Acrostic Poem
In this writing poetry worksheet, 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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Animals Acrostic Poem
In this animals acrostic poem worksheet, students read an example of an acrostic poem and then write one using the letters ANIMALS.
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Spring Acrostic Poem
In this spring activity instructional activity, students learn what an acrostic poem is, read an example, and then write their own acrostic poem about spring.
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Snake Acrostic
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students write an acrostic poem describing a snake. Students write lines for the word slither which contains 7 letters.
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Volcano Acrostic
In this creative writing worksheet, students create an acrostic poem about volcanoes. Students use the letters in VOLCANOES to begin each line of poetry.
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Landforms Acrostic Poetry
Fourth graders apply scientific information about various landforms. They use the information to write and word process acrostic poems which they illustrate with clip art or pictures from magazines.
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Antarctica Acrostic Poem
In 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
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.
Scholastic
Lesson Two: The Earth, Introductory Activities
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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Cells Acrostic Poem
In this cells poem worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about cells. Students use the letters CELLS to begin each line of poetry that tells something about cells.
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Force Acrostic Poem
In this force worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about force. Students use the letters FORCE to begin each line of poetry that tells about the subject. The instructions do not tell what kind of force is referred to.
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Dinosaur Acrostic Poem
For this language arts worksheet, learners use the letters in the word DINOSAUR to begin each line of an acrostic poem about dinosaurs.
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Desert Poetry
In this desert poetry instructional activity, students use the letters in DESERT to begin each line of an acrostic poem about the desert. Students cut out the poem, mount it on colored paper and design a border.
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Solar System -- Writing Conventions
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.
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Barn Owls and Owl Pellet Dissection
Students explore birds of prey and food chains. In this ecosystems and birds of prey cross curriculum science and literacy lesson, students brainstorm characteristics of birds after viewing photographs. Students view a video and document...
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Volcano Acrostic Poem
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students explore descriptive poetry. Students use the letters of the word "volcano" to write a poem about volcanoes.
Seussville
What Can Your Class Do?
Inspire scholars to do their part for planet Earth with a read-aloud of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, and variety of activities designed to boost the environmental activist in us all. Activities include writing poems about the Earth,...