Haiku

Traditional Japanese Poetry

What is Haiku?

Haiku is a traditional Japanese poem. It has three lines. The lines do not rhyme. The pattern is 5-7-5.

It is usually related to nature or a season of the year. Haiku should capture a single moment in time or nature and strike an image.

History of Haiku Watch this video to understand the origins and sounds of Haiku.

Examples of Haiku Examine the rhythm and syllables Look for the 5-7-5 rule.

My ship floats the seaI’ll drift to some distant place.Better get started!

What is this poem about? Does it follow the Haiku rule?

Examples of Haiku

A poison dart frogSitting in the canopyHunting for his food

At night, quietly,a worm under the moonlightdigs into a nut.

Write your own Haiku

Think of a subject Make a list of words and phrases Arrange those words to fit the Haiku

pattern Read your Haiku

Does it make sense? Does it fit the 5-7-5 pattern? Are the words spelled correctly?