Acrostic Poems
Start each line with the letters from a word or phrase. Write acrostic poems with a given number of lines or write an acrostic poem about a specified theme.
Animal Poems - Poetry Prompts
Write poems about many animals. The lines of the poem begin with: It sees, It hears, It feels, It understands, It moves, It needs, It likes, It wants, It eats, and It dreams. Some of the animals are: Animal, Bat, Eagle, Lion, Penguin, Spider.
Hello, Goodbye Poems
Write poems about things you say hello to and things you say goodbye to at various times (including the seasons, vacation, and school starting). Start each line with Hello or Goodbye. Topics include the seasons (fall, winter, spring, and summer), school, and vacation.
Senses Poems
Write poems about how certain things affects your senses. The lines of the poem begin with: It looks like, It sounds like, It feels like, It smells like, and It tastes like. Topics include the seasons (fall, winter, spring, and summer), and many colors ( red, pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white, gray, and brown.
Who Am I? - Poetry Prompt #1
Write a poem about who you are and how you feel. The lines of the poem begin with: I feel, I trust, I hear, I understand, I worry, I'm glad, I want, I don't want, I'm sad, and I dream.
Who Am I? - Poetry Prompt #2
Write a poem about who you are and how you feel. The lines of the poem begin with: I am, I like, I hope, I dislike, I admire, I fear, I need, I know, I wish, and I wonder.
Who Am I? - Poetry Prompt #3
Write a poem about who you are and how you feel. The lines of the poem begin with: I'm happy, I pretend, I try, I read, I'm sorry, I wear, I play, I'm angry, I'm relieved, and I love.