How to Write an Acrostic Poem

By: Julia Waldinger

Tips1) Choose a subject. 2) Brainstorm for material that relates to the

subject. 3) Write the title vertically on the page, one

letter per line. 4) Make sure each line starts with the

corresponding letter. 5) Every line must relate back to the subject.

Rule 1Just as it is with all poetry, the subject of the

acrostic poem is the most important part. In acrostic poetry, it's even more special because it uses the letters of the subject word to form the body of the poem. You can write about anything in the world; you simply take the name of that thing and turn it into a poem using the letters of that thing

DevonDramaticEnergetic Vivacious Outgoing Nice

Rule 2Each line is a description about the subjectword. It's one of the reasons they are so muchfun for students to write, because they are

easy,and students get to write about themselves or afriend.

DolphinsDolphins are nice.Old dolphins are wrinkled and ugly.Lemonades are not good for dolphins.People love dolphins.Holes are on dolphins.In the ocean dolphins live.Nutchucks are not good for dolphins.Sea creatures dolphins.

SummerScorching hot sun Under the water keeps you cool Many friends over the house Many days at the beach Everyone loves summer vacation! Ready for the next school year.