Writing Haiku Poems

6th GradeELA40 min

Learning Objective

I can write a haiku poem following the 5-7-5 syllable structure.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

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Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Haikus are traditionally about nature, seasons, and even animals.

  • Four techniques for structuring haikus are the contrast technique, the when where and what technique, the narrowing focus technique, and the comparison approach.

  • The first line of a haiku contains five syllables, the second line contains seven syllables, and the third line contains five syllables.

Practice

12 min

8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write a haiku about autumn leaves. Remember the first line must have 5 syllables, the second line 7 syllables, and the third line 5 syllables.

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