Writing Haiku
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Objective
I can compose a three-line haiku using a 5-7-5 syllable pattern to express an idea or feeling.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Define a haiku and explain its traditional structure.
What is imagery, and how is it used in haiku poetry? Give an example of imagery related to the theme of "winter."
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Exit ticket
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“Write a haiku about a cat. Write a haiku about a sunny day. ”
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