Writing Haiku
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Objective
I can write a haiku poem with the correct number of syllables in each line (5-7-5).
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
What is a haiku poem, and how many lines does it have?
How many syllables are in the first, second, and third lines of a haiku poem?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A student wrote this poem: Bright sun in the sky Birds are singing a sweet song What a lovely day Is this a haiku? Explain why or why not. A student wrote this poem: Green leaves start to grow Spring is finally in the air Flowers bloom so bright Is this a haiku? Explain why or why not. ”
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