4. Answer
it is a type of literature that
expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a
story in a specific form, usually
using lines and stanzas.
Question
What is a poem?
11. Haiku
• is a form of Japanese poetry
• Are typically written about nature, but they
can be about any topic
• Has a very specific syllabic structure
• The first line has 5 syllables
the second line has 7 syllables, and
the last line has 5 syllables
12. - By Matuso Basho
“An old silent pond…
A frog jumps into the pond,
splash! Silence again.”
13. Haiku Starter
• Choose your topic
• Brainstorm a list of 15 words about the topic that
you chose
• Next to each word, write the number of syllables
and encircle
• Draft your haiku:
Title: __________________________
Line 1: ____5 syllables__________
Line 2: ____7 syllables__________
Line 3: ____5 syllables__________
14. Activity
A. Compose a haiku poem on a bond paper
and illustrate the message of the poem on
its background. (paired work)
B. Choral poem recitation: compose a haiku
poem and present it in front of the class
with actions. (group work)
C. Compose 2 haiku poems. (individual work)
