Animal Haiku
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I can write a haiku that follows the 5-7-5 syllable structure and uses imagery to create a vivid picture.
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Warm-up video
Imagine Forest · 4:27
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Practice
7 questions
What is the structure, in syllables, of a haiku?
Haiku often focus on what aspect of nature? Give an example related to animals.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a haiku about a cat using the contrast technique.”
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