Writing

Lockdown Poetry

This week we will be looking at writing our own Lockdown Haiku poem. A Haiku poem is a poem that is made up of only 3 short lines. The first line has 5 syllables , the second has 7 syllables and the third has 5 syllables. 

 

Go through the Haiku PowerPoint attached below to find out all about Haiku poems.

Examples of Haikus 

 

Look at these Haikus. Which ones do you like? Why? Which ones don't you like? Why?

 

 

                

              

 

How many Syllables? 

Count how many syllables are in each of the words below. Clap the syllables if it helps.

 

Bedroom - 2 syllables 

House

Mum

Dad

Breakfast

Homework

Maths

Subject

School

Friends 

 

Writing Your Own Haiku

Here are a few ideas of what you can write your poem about:

 

You could also write about:

- Your freinds

- Your family

- Your teacher

- Football

- Your favourite YouTuber

- What you miss about school

 

Use the template below to help you with writing your own Lockdown Haiku:

 

Haiku poems are very short so you could write as many different poems as you want. Just remember to use the 5 - 7 - 5 rule! 

Once you've done writing your poem, draw some pictures to illustrate your Haiku.

 

Perform

After you have written your poem and drawn some lovely pictures, it would a fantastic idea if you could perform your poem to your family members. Record your performance and send it our way so your teachers can see the amazing work you have done!

Have Fun!