List the four techniques for structuring haikus that were discussed in the video.

The four techniques are contrast, when/where/what, narrowing focus, and comparison.

Explain the 'contrast' technique for structuring a haiku and give an example (not from the video) of contrasting elements.

The contrast technique involves thinking about opposites. An example is a hot sun and a cold breeze.

This technique starts by describing the time (when), then the location (where), and finally what is happening.

Grade 6th Grade · ELA · 40 min

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

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3 key concepts

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Haikus are traditionally about nature, seasons, and even animals.
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Four techniques for structuring haikus are the contrast technique, the when where and what technique, the narrowing focus technique, and the comparison approach.
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The first line of a haiku contains five syllables, the second line contains seven syllables, and the third line contains five syllables.

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“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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