Students write free-verse acrostic poems about themselves using the letters of their names to begin each line. They then write an additional acrostic poem about something that is important to them. After proofreading, both poems are recopied or typed and illustrated and then mounted on construction paper for display. Several opportunities for sharing and peer review are incorporated.
• Provide time for practice and review. Allow students time to practice under your supervision. You and the students work together.
students can work on their own. This practice prepares students for successful homework, and it prepares them for future learning.