Acrostic Poem
For your assignment you will be writing an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is a poem in which
the first letter of each line spells out a word, name, or phrase when read vertically. For example:
Pumpkin
Poor Pumpkin growing on the vine
Under the moon's watchful eye
Mark for Jack-O-Lantern
Picked by witch for
Kids trick or treat
In dark web
Nights ghosts Spells
Your acrostic poem will be based on your full first and last name (you may use your middle
name as well for extra credit.) and it should be about yourself (interests, hobbies, personality,
physical traits, etc). You are to work on your poem individually, however, you may consult the
students around you for help. Please write on your own paper and turn them in at the end of the
period. Be ready to present your poem tomorrow in class.
While I have not given you a minimum word count for your poem, please make it reasonable: 510 words per line should suffice. Also, try to make it rhyme and give it a good rhythm (beat).