Acrostic Poem

Worksheet Description

This worksheet invites students to engage with April Fool’s Day by writing an acrostic poem. Each line of the poem starts with a letter from the words “April Fool’s Day,” and students are prompted to come up with a word or phrase beginning with that letter to create their poem. This not only encourages creativity but also allows students to practice their poetry and writing skills in a fun and themed context.

The worksheet is adorned with a playful fish graphic, echoing the “Poisson d’Avril” tradition, where children in French-speaking countries tape a paper fish to someone’s back as an April Fool’s prank. This visual element adds an enjoyable touch to the activity and serves as inspiration for the poetic exercise. It’s an excellent resource for teachers looking to incorporate a cultural and literary element into their celebration of April Fool’s Day in the classroom. Students are given the freedom to express themselves through poetry, tapping into the playful spirit of the day while also reflecting on what the day means to them.