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From A to Z, the Abecedarian Isn’t Just for Chaucer—Poetry Prompt!

By T.S. Poetry 8 Comments

medieval ceiling abecedarian poems

Get your Medieval Vibes on and craft an abecedarian poem. How is this A-Z poem different from an acrostic? Read on to find out. Plus try the poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Acrostics, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Poetry Terms, writer's group resources, writing prompt, writing prompts

Poet-a-Day: Meet Monica Sharman

By Tania Runyan 2 Comments

Colorado River Horse Shoe Bend Arizona Canyon Pain Poem

What poem do you really need to write, but can’t? The hiddenness of the acrostic might be just your poetic ticket. It was for Monica Sharman.

Filed Under: Acrostics, Blog, How to Write a Form Poem, Poet-a-Day, poetry teaching resources

Poetry Prompt: Choose Risk Over Cuteness —The Acrostic Poem

By Callie Feyen 16 Comments

What do you risk when write an acrostic?

Think the acrostic poem is too cute? Think again. Join Callie Feyen and Tania Runyan and see how risky the form can be.

Filed Under: Acrostics, Blog, How to Write a Form Poem, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt, writing prompts

Poet-a-Day: Meet Barbara Crooker

By Tania Runyan 1 Comment

Deer in tall grass

Sometimes a poem can start as free verse and as things go, the poem is asking to be written in form. Barbara Crooker’s acrostic shows the way.

Filed Under: Acrostics, Blog, How to Write a Form Poem, Poet-a-Day, poetry teaching resources

Poetry Prompt: Thankful Acrostics When Poetry Feels Like It’s Gone

By Callie Feyen 17 Comments

Settle Yourself In the Middle of Everything

Callie Feyen believed she’d lost the poetry of teaching, but Megan Willome showed her that poetry (and teaching) hadn’t lost *her.*

Filed Under: Acrostics, Blog, poetry, Poetry at Work, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Thanksgiving Poems, The Joy of Poetry, writer's group resources, writing prompt, writing prompts

How to Write an Acrostic Poem Infographic

By Will Willingham 23 Comments

How to Write an Acrostic Poem Infrographic

Our new infographic will teach you how to write an acrostic poem and have you writing poetry soup for every meal.

Filed Under: Acrostics, Education Humor, English Teaching Resources, Infographics, poetry teaching resources

Poetry Prompt: The Double Acrostic

By Heather Eure 4 Comments

double-acrostic-poetry-prompt

One of the trickier types of acrostic poetry is the double acrostic, also known as shadow poetry. Join us as we stand up to the challenge and write some poetry.

Filed Under: Acrostics, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Poetry Prompt: A Hidden Acrostic

By Heather Eure 12 Comments

hidden-acrostic-poetry-prompt

Some acrostic poems are meant to be mysterious. Come along with us as we unravel a hidden acrostic poem and create some of our own.

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Poetry Prompt: 6 Steps to Writing the Polished Acrostic

By Heather Eure 14 Comments

pretty-asian-girl-acrostic-poetry-for-her

One way to pay tribute to someone special in your life is by writing a poem with their name all over it. This week we learn six steps to writing the polished acrostic poem.

Filed Under: Acrostics, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Poetry Prompt: Acrostics

By Heather Eure 34 Comments

poetry-prompt-acrostics

Acrostic poetry has its roots in classical antiquity yet still finds its way into modern verse. We’re learning a bit about this unique poetry style while we put our imaginations to work, writing some fun acrostics.

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