An acrostic poem is a way to show what you know about a particular character or word. You might not think of it as poetry because it does not rhyme, but poetry does not always have to rhyme.
Before you begin, make a list of all the things you know about the character or item (use adjectives / verbs).
Choose a character’s name or word. Use each letter in the name as the beginning of a word or line that tells something about that person, character or word. Below are two examples using the words LOVE and EGGS.
Love is what everyone wants
One person wants another
Venice is where I met my first love
Everyone falls in love at one point
Elegantly shaped
Good to eat
Great fun to find at Easter
Smooth shelled
Your assignment is to brainstorm, write, and revise an acrostic poem. You may choose a person, place or thing. Remember to use adjectives, verbs and synonyms where possible. Be creative and have fun!Posted in class work printer-friendly version | 1444 reads
Submitted by charmaine mergulhao on Thu, 04/27/2006 - 18:23.