1. HOW TO WRITE A HAIKU By Jessica Cannella How to write pt 2What is a HaikuHow to write pt 3How to write Pt 1

2. What is a Haiku A haiku is an unrhymed three-line poem. It is based on a traditional Japanese poetic form. Although there are different ways to write haiku, the traditional pattern in English is to write the first and last lines with five syllables each, and the middle line with seven syllables Home How to write pt 2 What is a HaiKu How to write pt 3 How to write Pt 1

3. How to Write a Haiku Part 1 Select a type of haiku. Decide if you are going to write a seasonal, nature, or other type of haiku. Pick a topic. Select one specific season, item in nature, or something else you are going to write about Example of a Seasons Haiku: Winter is coming. Snow will be arriving soon. We should rake the leaves. Example of a Nature Haiku: Tired cat sleeps all night. He needs lots of rest for a Long day of napping. Example of a Funny Haiku: My homework is late. My dog ate it this morning. I sure like my dog. How to write pt 2 What is a HaiKu How to write pt 3 How to write Pt 1 Home

4. How to Write a Haiku Part 2 Think about what is different about your last line. What observation do you want to make? Start writing. How to write pt 2 What is a HaiKu How to write pt 3 How to write Pt 1 Home

5. How to Write a Haiku Part 3 Don’t forget to count the syllables as you read to make sure you’ve got the right pattern. Finally, “center” your poem on the page like the poems in this lesson. How to write pt 2 What is a HaiKu How to write pt 3 How to write Pt 1 Home Haiku is easy But sometimes they don’t make sense Refidgerator.

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