The document provides instructions for writing an acrostic poem. It begins with an example acrostic poem about spring that uses the letters in the word to begin each line with a word or phrase describing aspects of spring. It then instructs students to choose a topic and write their own acrostic poem following the same format. Guidelines and a rubric are provided to help students write poems that meet conventions and clearly describe their chosen topic.

1. Writing Lesson: Acrostic Poetry
Standard: 1.4.6.A Write poems, short stories, and plays
By: Karla Johnson

2.  I have to write a poem for class
But don't think I'll succeed,
I know I don't know all the words
That I am going to need.
I cannot quite imagine
How my poem's supposed to be —
I've got a sinking feeling
I'm not good at poetry.
My poem must have a meter
And it also has to rhyme,
It's due tomorrow morning…
How I wish I had more time!
I do not think that I can write
A poem the way I should —
But look…this is a poem right here,
And it is pretty good.

4. Spring
S
P
RI
N
G
Sun, Snow has melted,
Sports
Playing outdoors, Picnics,
Pretty flowers growing,
Playing in the park
Rain, Rainbows, Rabbits
hopping, Roses blooming,
Running races, Robins
Ice cream, Insects
Nature, Nests in
trees, No more snow
Green grass growing,
gardens growing

5. un shining brightly in the windows.
laying in the park with my friends.
oses blooming
ce cream with sprinkles
o more snow
ardens growing

6.  Using the same steps, you are going to create
an acrostic poem about any topic that you
would like.
 Some ideas include: your name, an athlete from
the Olympics, a sport from the Olympics, your
favorite activity, your country, etc.
 If you need assistance look at the poster and
example of the Spring poem to help you.

7.  What is an acrostic poem?
 Who would like to share their poem?

9. Name_______________________ Period________ Day___
Acrostic poem rubric
Exceptional
3
Average
2
Needs Improvement
1
Content
Each letter is followed by a
thoughtful phrase and/or
words that describe the
topic.
Some thoughtful
phrases and/or words
that describe the topic.
Very basic or simple
information. Some words do not
describe the topic.
Conventions
Correct usage of ALL
spelling, grammar,
capitalization, and
punctuation.
Mostly correct but
there are few errors in
spelling, grammar,
capitalization, and
punctuation.
A lot of errors- no editing and
revision took place.
Legibility
Writing is legible and the
paper is neat.
Writing is not legible in
some places.
Writing is not legible and the
paper is messy.
Total ___/9