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Acrostic Poetry Magic

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Acrostic Poetry Magic

In an acrostic poem, the first letter of each line spells a word when you read the letters downwards. Read the example, then try the activities. For the writing tasks, sample answers are provided; your own poem can be different.

Spot the acrostic

Read this poem. The first letter of each line spells a word. Sparks leap as the curtain parts The players step into the light Applause tumbles through the hall Grins shine beneath the stage lights Everyone takes a bow

1.What word is spelled by the first letters of the poem’s lines?

2.In an acrostic poem, what do the first letters of the lines do?

Spell a word when read downwards
Show how many beats are in each line
Make every line rhyme

3.The poem’s lines do not all rhyme. Can it still be an acrostic? Explain why.

Plan with the word STAGE

Use STAGE as your acrostic word. Jot down an idea for each line before writing your poem.

4.Write one word or phrase beginning with S that could describe a school performance.

5.Write one word or phrase beginning with T that could describe a school performance.

6.Write one word or phrase beginning with A that could describe a school performance.

7.Write one word or phrase beginning with G that could describe a school performance.

8.Write one word or phrase beginning with E that could describe a school performance.

Create your poem

Write a five-line acrostic poem using STAGE. Start each line with the matching letter, and make the lines connect to a school performance. Try adding a vivid detail.

9.Write your own five-line STAGE acrostic poem about a school performance.

10.Add one line to your poem that uses alliteration or a simile. Underline the words that show the technique.

11.Which sentence uses a simile to describe a performer’s voice?