Acrostic Poetry

What is an acrostic poem?

• A type of poetry where the first letter of each line spells out a word, phrase, or name.

• A type of poetry that uses only one word per line.

• A type of poetry that does not follow any specific structure or pattern.

• A type of poetry with exactly 3 lines.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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What can acrostics be about?

• Only about famous people
• Only about animals
• Only about historical events
• Any topic or subject

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In acrostic poems, how long should the lines be?

• Any length
• Ten words
• Five words
• One word

Why are acrostic poems easy to write?

• Because they don't need to rhyme

• Because they only need exactly 3 lines

• Because all the lines have to rhyme

• Because each line only has 3 words

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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CCSS.L.K.5A

How can you write an acrostic poem?

• brainstorm words and phrases that describe the word

• Figure out what word to write

• Make sure the first letter of each line does not spell a word

• You can write single words, phrases or even full sentences in the poem