Acrostic Acrostic PoetryPoetry

55thth Grade Grade

Acrostic Acrostic PoetryPoetry

55thth Grade GradeMalissa Kay & Jennifer GobleMalissa Kay & Jennifer Goble

ECED 4300 BECED 4300 BDr. Tonja RootDr. Tonja Root

Malissa KayECED 4300 B Dr. Tonja RootSpring 2007

5th GradeAcrostic Poetry

Prewriting

Acrostic Poetry

•word/topic is written vertically•the first letter of the first word is used to begin each line

•words or phrases relate to the topic word

Prewriting an Acrostic

•write topic word(s) vertically in the boxes on the left side of the paper

•lines start with a letter of the topic word

•each line is a phrase or sentence

Prewriting an

Acrostic•each line relates to the topic•capitalize topic word letters •does not have to rhyme•two phrases per letter

Published Acrostic

A single seedCan feed a squirrelOr grow into a giant oak

that Rains down new Nuts every autumn.

Schnur, S (1997). Autumn: An alphabet acrostic. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Published Acrostic

Red apples in bushel baskets In the cellar, soon to become Pies or applesauce or shined

and Eaten on the way to school.

Schnur, S (1997). Autumn: An alphabet acrostic. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Published Acrostic

Green leaves overhead, aRug of green underfoot,And the air betweenSweet with the greenSmell of spring.

Schnur, S (1999). Spring: An alphabet acrostic. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Published Acrostic

On a hillUnder floweringTrees, weSitIn the shadeDreaming andEating berries.

Schnur, S (1999). Spring: An alphabet acrostic. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Practice Activity

•create a class acrostic by using shared pen

•use the teacher’s name as a topic

•list two phrases per letter to describe the teacher

Assessment•Write an acrostic poem where the topic word is a close or best friend’s first name.

•Remember to list TWO phrases for each letter.

Jennifer GobleECED 4300 B Dr. Tonja RootSpring 2007

5th GradeAcrostic Poetry

Drafting

Acrostic Poetry

•word/topic is written vertically•the first letter of the first word is used to begin each line

•words or phrases relate to the topic word

Drafting an Acrostic•where we begin to gather and script complete thoughts

•a first or preliminary form of writing

•like having rehearsal before a performance

Drafting an Acrostic

•Do not worry about…–correct spelling–punctuation

•The main purpose of a rough draft is simply to get our ideas down on paper.

Practice Activity

•model the drafting of an acrostic by using the graphic organizer

•take suggestions from the students as to how the draft will be completed

Assessment•Students will complete a draft of an acrostic poem, using a checklist, based on their previously created graphic organizer from the prewriting stage.

Drafting Checklist

Name: __________________

Drafting ChecklistDrafting Checklist

____ Select a topic that is the name of a close friend____ Put topic down the left column on your paper____ Include details in a sentence OR phrase corresponding with the first letters in the topic word

•provide a checklist for all students