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Haiku and Acrostic Poems

Haiku and Acrostic Poems. Haiku Poems. Creating a Haiku. Five Syllables Seven Syllables Five Syllables. Examples:. Sudden spring storm- a family of ducks paddles around the deserted lake. Haiku’s can be a used to present a riddle: In a pouch I grow, On a southern continent –

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Haiku and Acrostic Poems

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  1. Haiku and Acrostic Poems

  2. Haiku Poems

  3. Creating a Haiku Five Syllables Seven Syllables Five Syllables

  4. Examples: Sudden spring storm- a family of ducks paddles around the deserted lake. Haiku’s can be a used to present a riddle: In a pouch I grow, On a southern continent – Strange creatures I know. (Kangaroo)

  5. Acrostic Poems

  6. Creating an Acrostic Poem • First letters aligned vertically form a word • The word is often the subject of the poem

  7. Examples: Elegantly and efficiently shaped Good to eat Great fun to find at Easter Smooth shelled Shines brightly Up in the sky Nice and warm on my skin

  8. Challenge: • Create a Haiku poem • Try to describe something about nature or weather • Create a Acrostic poem • Try using your name or an animal As always have fun creating something original!

  9. References: • Haiku. <http://www.kidzone.ws/poetry/haiku.htm> • Lansky, Bruce. How to Write a “Haiku” Poem. Giggle Poetry. http://www.gigglepoetry.com/poetryclass/haiku.html • Poetry for Kids. http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html THE END

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