Appreciating literature
Name
Acrostic Poems
Acrostic poetry is fun. An acrostic poem starts with a word that is the subject of the
whole poem. The word is written vertically. Then words or phases about that subject are
written using each letter. Look at the examples below.
Sleeping late
Under the ceiling fan
May we go to the pool?
My, it’s hot!
Eating watermelon
Relaxing on vacation
Do you have a fever?
Open wide!
Checks for sore throat
Talks to the nurse
Orders some medicine
Ready for the next patient
Now it is your turn! Finish each acrostic poem below by writing something about
the word that is written vertically, using each letter of the word.
T _____________________
H _____________________
E lementary school
O ats for dinner
A _____________________
R _____________________
C _____________________
S _____________________
H elps me learn
E _____________________
E _____________________
S addle them up!
R _____________________
On another piece of paper, make an acrostic
poem about yourself. Start by writing your
name vertically.
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