Haiku and Acrostic Poems

Haiku Poems

Creating a Haiku

Five SyllablesSeven SyllablesFive Syllables

Examples:Sudden spring storm- a family of ducks paddlesaround the deserted lake.

Haiku’s can be a used to present a riddle:

In a pouch I grow,On a southern continent –Strange creatures I know.

(Kangaroo)

Acrostic Poems

Creating an Acrostic Poem

First letters aligned vertically form a word The word is often the subject of the poem

Examples:Elegantly and efficiently shaped Good to eat Great fun to find at Easter Smooth shelled

Shines brightlyUp in the skyNice and warm on my skin

Challenge:

Create a Haiku poem Try to describe something about nature or

weather Create a Acrostic poem

Try using your name or an animal

As always have fun creating something original!

References: Haiku. <http://www.kidzone.ws/poetry/haiku.htm> Lansky, Bruce. How to Write a “Haiku” Poem. Giggle

Poetry. http://www.gigglepoetry.com/poetryclass/haiku.html

Poetry for Kids. http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html

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