Writing Haiku Poems

Writing Haiku Poems

8th Grade · ELA · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can write a haiku poem that follows the 5-7-5 syllable structure and uses imagery to create a vivid picture.

  • 1

    A haiku is a short poem that originated in Japan and contains 17 syllables divided into three lines.

  • 2

    The syllable structure of a haiku is five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line, and five syllables in the third line.

  • 3

    Haiku poems often focus on a single moment in time and use imagery to engage the reader's five senses.