HAIKU

All poems have shape or form, but there are some which are made up of a specific number of lines and syllables.

What is a haiku?

A haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that has only three short lines. In the three lines there are usually only 17 syllables.

Haiku have a fixed form; it must consist of three lines. Usually the first line has five syllables, the second seven and the third five again.

Haikus are normally about some aspect of nature, and generally follow the principles of minimalism and immediacy. Minimalism means a simple and clear style, and immediacy means a direct, instant impact.

Source: www.teachit.co.uk

Task 3: Pick an aspect of nature and try to write your own Haiku.

ANIMALS

The cat is running.

The mouse is sad and hidden.

The cat is eating.

PLANTS

Sunflower is big

Sunflower is moving now

I´m eating its seeds.

WATER

Water is freedom

Water is transparency

Be water my friend

Made by: Cristina Muñoz and Pablo Pérez.