Week 5 - DISCOVER Acrostic

✏️ The Prompt

Write an acrostic poem using the word DISCOVER. Each line starts with the letter from the word. Make it about exploring, learning, or trying new things!

An acrostic poem uses the first letters of each line to spell a word.

🧠 Graphic Organizer - Brainstorm

Think of Words That Start With Each Letter

D

I

S

C

O

V

E

R

📝 Word Bank

explore wonder journey unknown brave search find learn

💡 Example

Daring to go where no one has gone

Imagining what could be hidden

Searching for answers in the stars

(Your poem can be funny, serious, or adventurous - it is YOURS!)

📝 Your Acrostic Poem

D

I

S

C

O

V

E

R

⭐ Rubric

Criteria	3 Stars ⭐⭐⭐	2 Stars ⭐⭐	1 Star ⭐
Ideas	Each line is creative and fits the theme	Most lines fit the theme	Lines do not match or are off topic
Organization	DISCOVER spelled correctly, one line per letter	Most letters are correct	Letters are wrong or missing
Voice	Fun, adventurous, or inspiring - has feeling!	Some personality	Flat or boring

✅ Self-Check

Each line starts with the correct letter. D-I-S-C-O-V-E-R spells DISCOVER. My poem is about exploring or learning. I used at least 2 words from the word bank. I read it out loud and it sounds good. I am proud of my poem!