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Haikus

Haikus. Do you know what a haiku is?. A haiku is a short Japanese poem that doesn’t rhyme. Requirements of a Haiku. It has only 3 lines Each line has a specific number of syllables It usually describes something in nature But it can sometimes be written about feelings

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Haikus

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  1. Haikus

  2. Do you know what a haiku is? A haiku is a short Japanese poem that doesn’t rhyme

  3. Requirements of a Haiku • It has only 3 lines • Each line has a specific number of syllables • It usually describes something in nature • But it can sometimes be written about feelings • It is written in the present tense about a single moment

  4. Haiku • The first line of a Haiku has 5 syllables • The second line of a Haiku has 7 syllables • The third line of a Haiku has 5 syllables

  5. Haiku Example Here’s an example… Winter snow slides from (5 syllables) The eave. Drops-plop-on my head, (7 syllables) As I walk under. (5 syllables) **Notice that each line begins with a capital letter.

  6. Your Assignment • Write a Haiku of your own about fall. Check your work… • Does it have a 5,7,5 syllable pattern? • Does each line begin with a capital letter? • Does it talk about nature or a feeling? • Is it your best effort?

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