Name: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Haiku Starter
Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry. Typically, haikus are written about nature, but they
can be about any topic. Haikus have a very specific syllable...
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Name: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Haiku Starter
Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry. Typically, haikus are written about nature, but they
can be about any topic. Haikus have a very specific syllable structure. The first line
of every haiku has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the last line has 5
syllables.
Use the space below to brainstorm, plan, and write your own haiku.
Choose Your Topic:
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Brainstorm Words
Brainstorm a list of words about your topic. Next to each word, write the number of
syllables in the circle.
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