Have a dose of candy
Add a shot of fright or two
Line up scary pumpkins and
Lots of ghosts that BOO!
Owls that hoot from trees
While kids in costumes bound
Each one seeking to find
Every sucker that's left in town.
Night of trick or treating begins...
Many teachers are aware that acrostic poems are a staple of any holiday season. Acrostics are a good assignment to use with elementary students because they teach kids how to write to a specific format, and allow teachers to incorporate the use of dictionaries and thesauruses into a lesson in a meaningful way. Plus, after the written work is completed, children can represent their poems in artistic ways as well. So, if you are looking for a fun and educational writing and art activity for your students, acrostic poems just might be for you.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
- Brian Moen, Writer of Children's Books
- Washington, United States
- www.brianmoen.com
The acrostic is interesting. What do you mean of the word "sucker"? Isn't it offensive for children? Our teacher's role is to raise them in good manners. The Halloween is some kind of carnavalization.
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ReplyDeleteTo clarify, the word "sucker" in this acrostic refers to candy. My youngest child absolutely adores the treat, so I chose to use it in the acrostic. Being offensive or encouraging children to use bad manners was not the intent of this line.
Halloween is a holiday that is celebrated all around the world in many different ways. I respect and support an individuals rights to participate or not.
Thanks for your comment!