Monday, April 9, 2012

get ready.....

this whimsical wednesday we will write a poem in the form of HAIKU to celebrate spring!

haiku originated in japan and it's form is a bit different from the english form.  this is due to the differences in the languages.

haiku is typically about nature.

haiku doesn't rhyme.  instead it follows a pattern.

haiku pattern:
*line one:      five syllables
*line two:      seven syllables
*line three:    five syllables

haiku writing tips:
*write several words you like that describes nature/spring.
*select the words for the poem you most wish to use.
*count the syllables to ensure they will "fit" each line.
*write the haiku poem.
*one step further?  draw a picture to accompany the haiku poem.

(information about haiku poetry can be found on-line.  i did a search using the keywords "how to write a haiku poem".  the above information is from a few of these on-line sources.)

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