Write an Acrostic

This Writing worksheet introduces students to the concept of acrostic poetry. Designed to accompany the How to Write an Acrostic lesson, it begins with a clear definition of what an acrostic poem is, explaining that the first letters of each line spell out a word or phrase. The worksheet provides an example acrostic poem about ice cream, demonstrating how the technique works in practice.

Following the example, students are given space to write their own acrostic poem. This hands-on activity allows students to apply what they’ve learned and express their creativity. The open-ended nature of the task means it’s suitable for various grade levels, allowing students to create poems of different complexities based on their abilities.

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Grade Level: Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Worksheet Type: Writing