Haiku Poetry
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A haiku poem is a type of Japanese poetry that follows a specific format. It has three lines, each line has a spefic amount of syllables.
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
Haiku poems often describe nature scenes or capture a moment in time. They use vivid language and sensory details to create a picture in the reader's mind. Writing Haiku poems can be a fun way to express feelings or observations about the world around us in a short and focused way.
Note: A Haiku poem does not need to rhyme.
Tip: It can be helpful to use your hands to clap and count the syllables for each line.
Use the templates with your class as they explore writing Haiku.
