Haiku Helper
Learn about Haiku poetry with this interactive worksheet, focusing on syllable counting and structure for second graders.
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Haiku Helper
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Read the information about Haiku poems. Then, complete the activities below.
What is a Haiku?
A Haiku is a special kind of poem. It has three lines. Each line has a certain number of syllables. Syllables are like the beats in a word. Clap out the beats to find the syllables!
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
Most Haiku poems are about nature.
1. How many lines does a Haiku poem have?
Two
Three
Four
Five
2. What is the syllable pattern for a Haiku?
7, 5, 7
5, 5, 5
5, 7, 5
7, 7, 7
Count the syllables in each word and write the number in the blank.
1. butterfly
2. flower
3. sunshine
4. rainbow
5. tree
Now it's your turn! Write your own Haiku about nature. Remember the 5, 7, 5 syllable pattern.