Poetry gives pupils the chance to explore language, develop descriptive skills and enjoy creative writing. With this KS1 resource pack, pupils can write their own acrostic poems about the seasons.
They'll start by reading a model WAGOLL text to see how an acrostic poem works, then plan and write their own seasonal poem.
Acrostic poems are simple and flexible. The first letter of each line spells a word, usually the subject of the poem, and pupils can place the letters at the start, middle or end of lines. The poem does not need to rhyme or follow a set rhythm, making it an excellent introduction to poetry for younger learners.
What’s included
Acrostic poem model text: Winter
A WAGOLL example that describes winter with the letters of “winter” at the start of each line. Pupils can notice how the author uses present tense, adjectives and words ending in -ing to create vivid images, for example: Ice is hanging from rooftops, Trees are bare, shivering in the breeze.
Acrostic poem writing sheet
Contains clear success criteria for writing an acrostic poem and examples of words ending in -ing. Pupils are guided to use descriptive language, present tense and adjectives to bring their poem to life.
Season images
A set of images representing spring, summer, autumn and winter to inspire ideas and help pupils list things related to each season.
Acrostic poem planning sheet
A worksheet for pupils to collect ideas, note descriptive words and practise adding -ing suffixes before writing their poem.
Themed writing paper
Blank and example sheets for pupils to present their finished poems neatly. Examples show each season to support writing ideas.
Curriculum links
Year 1: Develop an enjoyment of reading, build vocabulary and understanding by listening to and discussing a range of poems. Compose sentences orally before writing. Practise adding simple suffixes such as -ing.
Year 2: Continue to enjoy reading poetry and develop stamina for writing. Use present and past tenses consistently, including the progressive form, while exploring descriptive language.
This resource helps pupils write acrostic poetry with confidence, using clear examples and structured support while practising key English skills.