Winter Haikus

​Winter Haikus

Learners Can:

• read and analyze a haiku

• write and edit a haiku

• share your haiku with the class

• reflect on the haikus of your peers

A haiku is a type of poetry that emerged from Japan in the 1600s (Britannica). Elements of a haiku:

• A haiku does not need to rhyme

• A haiku has 3 lines and 17 syllables

• The first line has 5 syllables

• The second line has 7 syllables

• The final line has 5 syllables

• Haikus are typically written about nature, seasons, landscapes, etc.

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A Haiku:

“December winds knock

On your door with my message

I'll be home by spring”​

Tamiko's Haiku to her aunt:

Open Ended

How does Tamiko use juxtaposition in her haiku?

10 Vivid Haikus to Leave you Breathless - Read Poetry

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What was your favorite haiku?

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Prompt: Write a haiku about winter. The haiku should have 3 lines and follow the traditional syllable structure.

Line 1- 5 syllables

Line 2- 7 syllables

Line 3- 5 syllables

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Brainstorm a list of topics that relate to winter. Get creative!

Get Started!

1. Write your haiku

2. Post your haiku to the Padlet (on next slide)

3. Give your classmates positive feedback!

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