1. Grade Level: 3 Specific form of writing: Acrostic Poems
Shamoria Williams
ECED B
Dr. Tonja Root
Fall 2009
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

2. Stage of writing: Prewriting GPS
Shamoria Williams
Stage of writing: Prewriting
GPS
ELA3W1: The student demonstrates competency in the writing process. The student:
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

3. c. Writes text of a length appropriate to address the topic or tell the story. . ELA3W2: The student begins to write in a variety genres, including narrative, informational, persuasive, and response to literature.
b. Sustains a focus
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

4. PLO
A. The student will create an acrostic poem using a word that contains no less than 5 letters, and no more than 10 letters. The poem must focus on the given word.
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

5. B. The student will create an acrostic poem using the narrative form of writing.
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

6. Observing the world within you, and around you
Form of Writing
Poetic
Making, creating
Observing the world within you, and around you
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

7. Expresses feelings and emotions, or your point of view
Write about anything
Formed by sounds and syllables
Does not have to rhyme
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

8. poem or other form of writing
Acrostic
poem or other form of writing
Spells out the word or idea using the first, or last letter of the line
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

9. One letter per line Formed by writing a word vertically down the page
Begin with a capital letter
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

10. May use one word or phrase
each line of poetry must begin with the letter on that line and must pertain to the word
Does not have to rhyme
May use one word or phrase
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

11. Use adjectives, and phrases that describe the word
Can be a name, animal, object, etc.
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

12. Form of Writing Narrative Tells a story Beginning, middle, and ending
Character, plot, setting
details
strong organization
Clear
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

13. Word must contain at least 5 letters, and no more than 10 letters.
Stage of Writing
Prewriting
Choose your topic
Word must contain at least 5 letters, and no more than 10 letters.
Life experience, animal, favorite food, place, etc.
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

14. Age, gender, group of people, mom, dad Choose your purpose Reason
Choose your audience
Age, gender, group of people, mom, dad
Choose your purpose
Reason
Narrative- tells a story
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

15. Draw pictures and/or list words, or phrases that remind you of your topic word
graphic organizer
word web
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

16. Graphic Organizer/ Word Web
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems. Graphic Organizer.
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

17. Examples of Acrostic Poems
Hummon, David M. Acrostic poems for children, teachers, and other poets. Retrieved on October 8, 2009 from epartments/socant/dhummon /acrostics/submitted_by_chil dren.html
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

18. Example of Narrative Acrostic Poetry
Elephants Live and Eat and Play Hours everyday. After daytime goes, Nighttime comes. Together all the elephants Sleep.
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

19. Rikki, age 9 from Olathe, Kansas
Hummon, David M. Acrostic poems for children, teachers, and other poets. Retrieved on October 8, 2009 from epartments/socant/dhummon /acrostics/north_south_ameri ca.html
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

20. Practice Activity
Acrostic Poems. Readwritethink.com. Retrieved on October 8, from nk.org/materials/acrostic /
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

21. Assessment
The student will create a narrative acrostic poem, using a word that contains at least 5 letters, and no more than 10 letters. The poem must be a focus of the word the student used.
Williams, Shamoria. (2009). Acrostic Poems- Narrative. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.