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Acrostic Poems

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Acrostic Poems

Grades K – 12
Interactive Type Writing Poetry
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In this online tool, students can learn about and write acrostic poems. An acrostic poem uses the letters in a word to begin each line of the poem. All lines of the poem relate to or describe the main topic word. In addition, as part of the online tool, students are prompted to brainstorm, write, and revise their poems, thus reinforcing elements of the writing process. Students can also print their finished acrostic poems.

 

Lessons That Use This Interactive

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