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Haiku Worksheet 1
Introduction
In haiku the main idea, or topic, of the poem is usually about something in nature. Haiku does not have
to rhyme. It contains 3 lines with 17 syllables. The rst line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables,
and the third line has 5 syllables.
Instructions
1. Divide each line in the haiku below into syllables. Write the number of syllables.
Line 1: Clouds oat slowly by Syllables: _________
Line 2: Fluffy, lumpy, cotton balls Syllables: _________
Line 3: Silver, gray, and white Syllables: _________
What is the topic of this haiku? ____________________
2. To write a haiku poem different from the one above, write a two-syllable word in each blank. The words
should describe the topic.
Clouds oat __________________ by
2-syllable adverb
Fluffy, ___________________, cotton balls
2-syllable adjective
_____________, grey, and white
2-syllable adjective
3. Draw a picture about your haiku.
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Haiku Worksheet 2
Introduction
In haiku the main idea, or topic, of the poem is about something (a person, place, thing, or experience)
in nature. Haiku does not rhyme. It contains 3 lines made up of 17 syllables written in a 5-7-5 syllable
pattern.
1. Brainstorm vivid nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to describe clouds.
2. Write a haiku using the words above. Remember, each line must have the correct number of syllables.
___________________________________________________________________ (5 syllables)
___________________________________________________________________ (7 syllables)
___________________________________________________________________ (5 syllables)
3. Draw a picture about your haiku.
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Haiku Worksheet 3
Introduction
In haiku the main idea, or topic, of the poem is about something (a person, place, thing, or experience)
in nature. Haiku does not rhyme. It contains 3 lines made up of 17 syllables written in a 5-7-5 syllable
pattern.
Instructions
1. Brainstorm a list of four to seven topics. Write them in the space below. Circle the one you want to use
for a haiku poem.
2. Brainstorm as many words or phrases as you can think of that tell about your topic. Use a thesaurus if necessary.
3. On a separate sheet of paper or the back of this worksheet, write a haiku. Choose words or phrases that
describe your topic and t the haiku syllable pattern (5-7-5). Have a partner read your haiku and name
the topic.
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Haiku Samples
Forest nery
Of purest green, ferns boast their
Delicate beauty
Haiku Poetry
Clouds oat slowly by
Fluffy, lumpy, cotton balls
Silver, grey, and white
Bursting in bright hues

Splashing colors all about

Autumn leaves must fall