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Acrostic poems - KS2 Ancient Egypt topic

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Engage primary school pupils using this acrostic poetry pack based on Ancient Egypt. Pupils can use the templates provided in a variety of ways to create poems that describe Ancient Egypt, and what life was like, using related vocabulary that may be studied at school as part of the history curriculum.

A variety of tier 3 vocabulary, linked to the seasons, is included in the pack to link with studying as part of a history topic.

Teacher notes are also included, with guidance on how the resource could be used in the classroom.

Vocabulary included in this acrostic poetry pack are:

  • ANCIENT EGYPT
  • EYGYPTIANS
  • PHAROAH
  • PYRAMID
  • CANOPIC JARS
  • DESERT
  • RIVER NILE
  • HIEROGLYPHICS
  • SHPINX
  • MUMMIFICATION
  • MUMMY
  • DEATH MASK
  • SARCOPHAGUS
  • SCARAB BEETLE
  • CARTOUCHE

National Curriculum English programme of study links

  • compose and rehearse sentences orally, building a varied and rich vocabulary … (year 3/4 )
  • to select appropriate grammar and vocabulary, understanding how such choices can change and enhance meaning (year 5/6)

  • Acrostic poem templates - Ancient Egypt topic themed
  • Teacher notes
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