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Haiku Handout PDF

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry with a strict syllable structure. The first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the third line has 5 syllables again. This document provides instructions and space for writing an original haiku, including brainstorming words related to a chosen topic and drafting lines that follow the haiku syllable pattern.

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Haiku Handout PDF

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry with a strict syllable structure. The first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the third line has 5 syllables again. This document provides instructions and space for writing an original haiku, including brainstorming words related to a chosen topic and drafting lines that follow the haiku syllable pattern.

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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. While they do not have to rhyme, 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.

Write Down Your Word:

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Brainstorm Words

Brainstorm a list of related words to the word you chose. Next to each word, write the
number of syllables in the circle.
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Haiku Starter (Continued)

Write Your Draft

Now that you have brainstormed some related words to the word you chose, you can
draft your haiku below. You do not have to use only the words from your brainstormed
list, but each line will need to form either 5 or 7 syllables. Be creative!

Line 1 (5 syllables)

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Line 2 (7 syllables)

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Line 3 (5 syllables)

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