Acoustic Poem: Writing About Memories
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Objective
I can write an acoustic poem that reflects on a specific memory.
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Warm-up video
Twinkl Teaches KS2 · 2:47
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
In an acrostic poem, the first letters of each line spell out the topic of the poem.
- 2
Creating a word bank with related descriptions, adjectives, and similes can help you prepare to write your acrostic poem.
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When writing an acrostic poem, you can choose to make the lines rhyme or not rhyme depending on the effect you want.
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Practice
11 questions
What is the first step in writing an acoustic poem, according to the video?
Explain how the topic of an acrostic poem helps in creating the poem's structure.
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Exit ticket
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“Write an acoustic poem using the word 'FAMILY' about a specific memory you have with your family. The poem does not need to rhyme.”
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