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Acronyms--Characters in The Hobbit
Have your class create acrostic poems for characters in The Hobbit. First, define acronyms and work together to complete sample acronyms for their own first names. Students then research specific characters in the novel and create...
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Herb Gardening: Herb Acrostic
In this herb acrostic worksheet, students complete an acrostic activity where they make a sentence out of the first letter of names of different herbs. Students complete 4 acrostic sentences.
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Basketball Acrostic Fill In the Blank Worksheet
In this poetry writing instructional activity, students fill in the blanks to write a basketball acrostic poem. They begin each line with a word or phrase that starts with the letter on the line.
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How to Start a Poetry Journal
Practice makes proficient! Using a journal of their choice, authors organize pages, then begin their writing journey of on-going writing practice in which they compose all poetic forms including diamante, limerick, free verse, and more!
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Thanksgiving Acrostic Poem
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the holiday. Students use the letters in THANKSGIVING to start each new line of poetry.
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Cinco de Mayo
In this Cinco de Mayo activity worksheet, students celebrate the Mexican holiday as they fill in the blanks to compose an acrostic poem.
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Father Time
Students create a memory book and acrostic poem for Father's Day. In this Father's Day lesson, students appreciate unique things their fathers do for them. Students create an original project for their father.
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The ABCs of Our Nation
In this social studies instructional activity, students are directed to a Web site to find out what makes our Nation special. Students create an acrostic poem about our country. Students then explore the need for responsible living...
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Pond Theme Unit
In this pond theme worksheet students research facts on pond life. Students complete comprehension questions, crosswords, word search, and math puzzles. Students write a short report.
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Random Acts of Kindness
Students make a bookmark. In this community lesson, students review the meaning of caring. They discuss how doing small acts of kindness can affect a community, and they make a bookmark to remind them to do kind things for others.
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Character Education: Caring
Learners create a bookmark with reminders of simple acts of kindness. In this character education lesson, students participate in a mini-lesson that serves as a great introduction to a service project. Learners first brainstorm ways to...
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Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.