Haiku Nature Poems
Grade 17 · ELA · 55 min
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Learning Objective
I can compose a haiku that captures a moment in nature with concise language and adheres to the 5-7-5 syllable structure.
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A haiku is a short poem that originated in Japan and contains 17 syllables divided into three lines.
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Each line in a haiku has a specific number of syllables: the first line has 5, the second has 7, and the third has 5.
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Haiku poems often focus on nature and use imagery to help readers imagine the scene through their senses.
