Cause & Effect in Poetry: Creating Acrostics

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Lesson 6 Cause & Effect in Poetry: Creating Acrostics

What do you already know about writing poems that show cause and effect?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will: identify cause and effect vocabulary, use figurative language, write a DROUGHT acrostic poem, and perform it with expression.

What is Cause and Effect?

The Effect

The cause is why something happens. Example: 'The sun was hot.'

The effect is what happens as a result. Example: 'The flowers wilted.'

The Cause

Building Our Anchor Chart

Let's create a chart with Heat, Drought, and Rain. We'll add causes and effects together.

Cause:

Effect:

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Identifying Cause & Effect in 'Mallee Sky'

Re-read a page and spot vocabulary that shows cause and effect. Add examples to our chart.

Using Figurative Language

Authors sometimes give human traits to objects. Example: 'The dry gums gasp.' Let's find more from the story!

Making Sentences More Interesting

Try giving your sentences human-like qualities. Example: 'The angry heat melts the bitumen.'

Acrostic Poem Planning: DROUGHT

Let's brainstorm words and phrases for each letter. Use noun groups, prepositional phrases, and figurative language.

Editing and Performing Your Poem

Check your acrostic for cause and effect, creative phrases, and descriptive groups. Practise performing with expression and body language.

Share and Celebrate

Perform your acrostic poem to a small group. Use your voice, face, and movement to bring your words to life!