1. Writing Lesson: Acrostic Poetry Standard: 1.4.6.A Write poems, short stories, and plays By: Karla Johnson

2. I have to write a poem for class But don't think I'll succeed, I know I don't know all the words That I am going to need. I cannot quite imagine How my poem's supposed to be I've got a sinking feeling I'm not good at poetry. My poem must have a meter And it also has to rhyme, It's due tomorrow morning How I wish I had more time! I do not think that I can write A poem the way I should But lookthis is a poem right here, And it is pretty good. 3. Spring S P RI N G Sun, Snow has melted, Sports Playing outdoors, Picnics, Pretty flowers growing, Playing in the park Rain, Rainbows, Rabbits hopping, Roses blooming, Running races, Robins Ice cream, Insects Nature, Nests in trees, No more snow Green grass growing, gardens growing 4. un shining brightly in the windows. laying in the park with my friends. oses blooming ce cream with sprinkles o more snow ardens growing 5. Using the same steps, you are going to create an acrostic poem about any topic that you would like. Some ideas include: your name, an athlete from the Olympics, a sport from the Olympics, your favorite activity, your country, etc. If you need assistance look at the poster and example of the Spring poem to help you. 6. What is an acrostic poem? Who would like to share their poem? 7. Name_______________________ Period________ Day___ Acrostic poem rubric Exceptional 3 Average 2 Needs Improvement 1 Content Each letter is followed by a thoughtful phrase and/or words that describe the topic. Some thoughtful phrases and/or words that describe the topic. Very basic or simple information. Some words do not describe the topic. Conventions Correct usage of ALL spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. Mostly correct but there are few errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. A lot of errors- no editing and revision took place. Legibility Writing is legible and the paper is neat. Writing is not legible in some places. Writing is not legible and the paper is messy. Total ___/9