Haiku

Haiku Haiku poems are generally written to describe

nature. The most widely recognized form consists of a

three-line stanza that has a total of 17 syllables, written in the following pattern:

Line 1: 5 syllables Clouds float slowly byLine 2: 7 syllables Fluffy, lumpy, cotton

ballsLine 3: 5 syllables Silver, gray, and white

Descriptive HaikuBursting in bright hues

Splashing colors all about

Autumn leaves must fall

1. What is the subject of this poem?

2. Identify the nouns in this poem.

3. Identify the verbs in this poem.

4. Identify the adjectives in this poem.

Descriptive HaikuForest finery

Of purest green, ferns boast their Delicate beauty

1. What is the subject of this poem?2. Identify the nouns in this poem.3. Identify the verbs in this poem.4. Identify the adjectives in this poem.

Brainstorm With a partner, brainstorm nature-related

topics.

You both must record your answers on a piece of looseleaf.

Choose a Topic Choose one of your nature-related topics. Brainstorm words and phrases that describe

that topic. Write your ideas on a piece of looseleaf.

Writing Haiku Using your topic and list of descriptive words and

phrases, write a haiku.

Please remember: First line: 5 syllables Second line: 7 syllables Third line: 5 syllables

Your poem should create a visual image about your topic.

Haiku Comic Strips Haiku poems create visual images. Some

writers choose to write haiku in the form of a comic strip.