EXAMPLES OF ALPHABET (ABC) POEMS
An alphabet poem uses the letters of the alphabet in order, generally down the left hand side of the poem in a similar way to an acrostic. It can be simplified by only using a section of the alphabet, or by using the letter anywhere on a line, rather that down the left hand side. If you would like more details, explanations or ideas of how to get started writing alphabet poems yourself, use the TEACHERS’ PAGE, DIFFERENT POETRY FORMS, ALPHABET POEMS, but if you woyuld just like to see examples of my alphabet (ABC) poems they are listed below.
Christian Poetry
This is one of my Christian poems, which I wrote as an alphabet poem, with the challenge to use every letter of the alphabet in order as a key word in the way God asks us to behave.
A is for ALWAYS be honest and true
So people can B : BELIEVE in you.
C is for COURAGE to stand firm and fight,
D for DETERMINED to DO what is right.
E for EQUALITY: always aim
To treat the world EQUALLY; always the same,
Having the FAITH to seek God’s FACE
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by angela on February 28, 2012
This rhyming, rhythmical alphabet poem is packed full of alliteration, and combines all of the sights, sounds and emotions (good and bad) of bonfire night. An ABC poem is a good way to think of all of the elements of bonfire night, as there is endless inspiration in the occasion itself, and this poem also covers the safety aspects too. [click to continue…]
by angela on February 27, 2012
This is a fun, imaginative and descriptive children’s alphabet poem. Children love describing aliens, as they can never be wrong, so the challenge here is to describe them so succinctly and precisely that the alien can be recognised from a picture. It’s a great, fun way to combine literacy and art.
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by angela on February 23, 2012
This thought-provoking alphabet / list poem is filled with emotional realities which the city children of world war two were faced with during evacuation, and is all told in rhyme and rhythm, with lots of alliteration for effect. It has been selected for use by museums, exhibitions, and publishers as an example of world war poetry for children.
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