Teach pupils in KS2 to explore language and create acrostic poems with this resource pack. The pack is centred on a WAGOLL model text called ‘Winter Nights’.
Pupils will read and annotate the model to learn how acrostic poems work, how to select vocabulary carefully, and how to include features like alliteration.
They will then create their own poems on the theme of the seasons, experimenting with synonyms and imaginative language to extend their vocabulary.
What’s included in the pack
Acrostic poem model text – Winter Nights
This WAGOLL shows a poem in which the final letters of each line spell the word WINTER. The poem demonstrates careful word choice, alliteration and imagery, giving pupils a clear example to inspire their own writing.
Acrostic poem writing sheet
The sheet provides success criteria and examples of alliteration and synonyms. Pupils can use these to plan language choices and structure their own acrostic poems.
Season images
A set of images representing each season encourages pupils to generate ideas, develop descriptive vocabulary and stimulate creative thinking.
Acrostic poem planning sheet
This worksheet helps pupils note ideas and organise their lines before writing. They can focus on seasonal features, sensory details and language techniques they want to include.
Themed writing paper
The pack includes blank pages for final drafts and example pages for each season to support presentation. Pupils can use these to produce neatly presented poems.
How to use the resource
You can use this pack in English lessons to explore poetry forms and language, or alongside topic work on the seasons.
Years 3 and 4 focus on recognising different forms of poetry and planning writing by discussing similar texts to learn from structure, vocabulary and grammar.
Years 5 and 6 focus on evaluating language, including figurative language, selecting grammar and vocabulary deliberately, and using synonyms and antonyms to enrich meaning.
By the end, pupils will produce structured and imaginative acrostic poems that reflect the style and features of the WAGOLL.