🌟 Part 1: Understanding Acrostic Poems

What is an Acrostic Poem?

An acrostic poem is a special type of poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word when read from top to bottom!

Example:

Sunshine brightens up my day
Making me feel happy and free
In every moment, joy finds a way
Laughing with friends fills me with glee
Every smile makes the world better to see

1. What word does the example acrostic poem spell out?

Answer: _______________

2. Circle the correct answer: An acrostic poem uses the first letter of each line to:

Make the poem rhyme

Spell out a word

Count syllables

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Acrostic Poem

3. Choose ONE word from the word bank below for your acrostic poem:

Word Bank: HAPPY • NATURE • FRIEND • DREAM • OCEAN • BRAVE

My chosen word: _______________

4. Brainstorm words or phrases for each letter of your chosen word:

Letter 1: ____ _________________________________

Letter 2: ____ _________________________________

Letter 3: ____ _________________________________

Letter 4: ____ _________________________________

Letter 5: ____ _________________________________

Letter 6: ____ _________________________________

🎨 Part 3: Create Your Acrostic Poem

5. Write your acrostic poem using your brainstormed ideas. Make each line descriptive and interesting!

6. Extension Challenge: Can you add alliteration (words starting with the same sound) or a simile (comparing using 'like' or 'as') to one of your lines?

Success Criteria - Tick when complete:

My poem spells out my chosen word

Each line relates to my word's meaning

I used descriptive and interesting words

My poem expresses feelings or ideas clearly