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Poetry. Do the Haiku!. But...how? 1. Every Haiku should have only THREE LINES. 2. Each line should only have a certain number of syllables. So, Line 1: 5 syllables Line 2: 7 syllables Line 3: 5 syllables . What is a syllable?. “All words have syllables. A word
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Do the Haiku! But...how? 1. Every Haiku should have only THREE LINES. 2. Each line should only have a certain number of syllables. So, Line 1: 5 syllables Line 2: 7 syllables Line 3: 5 syllables
What is a syllable? “All words have syllables. A word might have one, two, or even more syllables.” “Reading has two syllables: read (clap)—ing (clap).” To demonstrate, clap as you say each syllable. “Blue has one syllable: blue (clap).” “Pumpkin has two syllables: pump (clap)—kin (clap).” “Now you try. Clap your hands for each syllable in the word pig.”
Practice How many syllables are there in each word or set of words? • Twenty five • Mice • Hotdog • Window panels • Grocery store • paper • yellow • cars • elephant • mustang • Adult Education Center
Back to the Haiku • A subtle word or a little clue can be powerful. • Haiku poems used to be only about nature (trees, frogs, seasons, etc.). However, you may write about anything that is related to your theme. • Boil it down to exactly what you want to express because you only have a few number of words you can write.
How to Write a Haiku • Make a list about a topic related to your them. • Now, pick some things from your list, and start playing with the words. • Arrange them and rearrange them on a page. • Count the syllables. • Put them together in all different ways, until they fit perfectly into a 5-7-5 Haiku.
Examples Beaches by Kaitlyn Guenther Sand scatters the beachWaves crash on the sandy shoreBlue water shimmers Snowflakes by Kaitlyn Guenther Snowflakes are our friendsThey descend when winter comesMaking white blankets
“What am I?” Haikus Green and speckled legs,Hop on logs and lily padsSplash in cool water. I am first with fiveThen seven in the middle --Five again to end.