What is a Haiku Poem?

Haiku is a form of poetry, first made popular in Japan. It is now appreciated all around the world. Haiku poets are challenged to share their message with on 17 syllables in 3 lines.

What is a Haiku Poem typically about?

Haiku poems usually describe nature or the natural world, nut Haiku poems can describe anything. They are not usually complicated or hard to understand. Almost all of Haiku has a main idea that appeals strongly to one of the five senses.

Structural Rules

Use exactly 17 syllables
Syllables are arranged in three lines of 5-7-5
Avoid similes and metaphors
Refer to a season of the year

The Seasonal Theme

Each Haiku must contain a kigo, a season word, which indicates what season of the year the Haiku is set. For example, blossoms would indicate the spring, snow would give the idea of winter, mosquitos would imply summertime. The seasonal words isn't always obvious, you might need to consider the theme of the poem to find it. For example:

Clouds appear and bring -

to men a chance to rest from

looking at the moon.

The seasonal word in this Haiku is clouds, indicating the rainy season.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

Step 1:

You will be writing your own Haiku poem. Make sure to include the following:

Use exactly 17 syllables
Syllables must be arranged in three lines of 5-7-5
Don't use smilies or metaphors
Be sure to include a kigo to reveal the season

Step 2:

You will be creating a visual representation of your Haiku using Google Slides.

On Google Classroom, there will be an assignment titled, "Haiku Poem."
Either find a background that accurately describes your poem OR create your own background using an image found from Google. If you would like to create your own background, you will need to use Google Drawings. Please see your ELA teacher if you would like to learn more!
Add a text box, insert your poem, and your name at the end
Change the font, size, and color so that it can be easily read over your background image

EXAMPLES:

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