Let’s Write!

　
Haiku Starter

Name:____________________________________ Date: _______________

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry. It has 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.
俳句は日本の詩形です。非常に特定の音節の構造を持っています。すべての俳句の最初の行は 5 つの音節、2 行目
は 7 つの音節、最後の行は 5 つの音節です。

Use the space below to brainstorm, plan, and write your own haiku.
以下のスペースを使用して、あなた自身の俳句のアイデアを考え、計画し、書いてください。

Topic: ________________________________________________________________
Brainstorm a list of words about your topic. Next to each word, write the number of syllables.
あなたのトピックに関する単語のリストを考え出してください。各単語の隣に音節の数を書いてください。

Word Number of Word Number of

Syllables Syllables

Write Your Draft

Title: ________________________________________________________________
Line 1 (5 syllables)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Line 2 (7 syllables)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Line 3 (5 syllables)
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Pumpkins are orange
Oranges can be scary
Examples: Happy Halloween
AN AUTUMN HAIKU:
On a red crisp day,
Clouds floating high in the sky
Brown, orange leaves fall.

A WINTER HAIKU:
Ice clings to the ground
Shining bright but dangerous.
Be careful! Don't slip.

A SPRING HAIKU:
Dear cherry blossoms
Blown by the gentle spring breeze
Pink and beautiful s

A SUMMER HAIKU:
We feel the sun's warmth
Giving light and strength to us
Trees and plants stand high

A BIRTHDAY HAIKU:
Happy Birthday, Friend
Again you’re a year older
Be blessed and live great

A HALLOWEEN HAIKU: