Haiku Poetry Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and writing Haiku poetry, including syllable counting and theme identification.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand and write Haiku poetry.
A Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. It usually has three lines. The first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the third line has 5 syllables. Haikus often focus on nature and a single moment in time.
1. How many lines does a traditional Haiku usually have?
Two
Three
Four
Five
2. What is the syllable pattern for a Haiku?
7, 5, 7
5, 7, 5
5, 5, 7
7, 7, 5
3. Haikus often focus on and a single moment in time.
4. Counting is important when writing a Haiku.
5. Count the syllables in each line of this Haiku:
Green grass softly grows
Tiny dew drops shine like jewels
Sun warms morning air
6. Write your own Haiku about nature. Remember the 5, 7, 5 syllable pattern.