First, a definition: an acrostic is a poem where the initial letters of each line spell out a word, name, or phrase. For instance, this piece of doggerel is an acrostic: My name discover, line by singing line.

Silver Seeds is a book of ACROSTIC poetry that can be used in schools and the home to teach children how to write poetry. What is an Acrostic Poem? An acrostic poem is a type of poetry where the first, last or other letters in a line spell out a particular word or phrase.

“Beginning with ancient acrostic poetry, the information in this remarkable book shares the fascinating history of this poetic form. Michael Croland’s well chronicled details reveal how acrostics have woven through society’s history.

1999年3月22日 · This book has 26 acrostic poems all about Spring. I would use this when covering characteristics of that particular season. For instance, if I was covering animals of spring, I might read the Frog acrostic poem.

2015年11月1日 · Acrostic poems are created from a word or phrase written vertically down the page. Each letter becomes part of a line in the poem, revealing a thought or a clue about the poem's topic. Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary shows how even the wackiest words can make an acrostic poem.

2023年8月16日 · In this first-ever anthology, more than 80 acrostics show the versatility of a storied poetic form that dates back to ancient times. In standard acrostics, the initial letters of successive lines spell out words when read vertically.

ACROSTIC POETRY BOOKS Animal Acrostics by David Hummon (Dawn Publications, 1999) Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic by Steven Schnur (Clarion Books, 1997) Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic

Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary shows how even the wackiest words can make an acrostic poem. Bow-Tie Pasta is packed with acrostics to make you snicker and snort. And when you’ve finished reading, you can try your hand at writing your own poems!