In an acrostic poem, we use the letters of a word or phrase to start each line of the poem. Each line describes something related to the word or phrase, making it a unique and personalized way to express ideas.
For example, if we were writing an acrostic poem using the word "SUN," the first line might start with "S" and describe something sunny or bright, like "Shining in the sky." Then, the next line would start with "U" and continue the description, such as "Unleashing warmth and joy." Finally, the line starting with "N" could be something like "Nurturing life with its rays." This line adds to the imagery of the sun providing warmth and sustenance to living things.
S Shining in the sky.
U Unleashing warmth and joy.
N Nurturing life with its rays.
Have your students practice writing acrostic poems in their writing notebooks, or add a little fun by using one or more of the templates below!
