Poetry

Objectives

To plan and record main points and ideas before writing.

Resources

Blank paper | Coloured pencils | Notes on Poetry from Lesson 1 | 📄 Mind Map Template | 📄 Adjectives PDF

Today's Lesson

Spelling

Review spelling words to prepare for your test at the end of the week. Use Spelling Frame Practice/Test to learn this week's words. Use the Begin Practice option here.

Main Activity

WATCH - How To Write An Acrostic Poem (YouTube)

This video gives further guidance on preparing ideas for writing an acrostic poem. After watching, discuss how the video has helped with planning ideas.

Read the poem below. Point out to your student that this an acrostic poem. The letters at the beginning of each line spell out the word.

Very special friend
Amazing person
Lovable
Entertaining
Never sad
Terrific
Interesting
Nice
Excellent
Smart

Delightful
Ace
You’re great!

Have some fun writing an acrostic about a holiday of your choosing together. First brainstorm all the words you can think of relating to the holiday or celebration and write them on a blank sheet of paper or use the blank Mind Map Template in resources.

Then use these to inspire your poem. Remind your student what an adjective is and try to include some adjectives – if needed display the Adjectives PDF for support.

Don’t forget you can upload your acrostic poem to your e-portfolio!

Citations

[1] www.youtube.com