Haiku Poetry: Weather Words Workshop
Discovering the magic of Japanese poetry Year 4 English Creating beautiful weather haikus
What is Poetry?
Think about poems you know What makes writing special? How do poems sound different from stories?
What is a Haiku?
A special poem from Japan Very short - only 3 lines Captures a moment in nature No rhyming needed! Paints a picture with few words
The Haiku Pattern
Line 1: 5 syllables Line 2: 7 syllables Line 3: 5 syllables Count on your fingers! Like a special rhythm
Famous Haiku Example
An old silent pond A frog jumps into the pond— Splash! Silence again By Matsuo Basho
Weather Words Collection
Rain: drizzle, shower, downpour Sun: bright, golden, warming Wind: gentle, howling, swirling Snow: fluffy, crisp, sparkling Clouds: puffy, grey, drifting
Weather Haiku Examples
{"left":"Gentle rain falling\nWashing the dusty flowers\nEarth smells fresh and clean","right":"Snowflakes dance and spin\nCovering the sleeping trees\nWinter's white blanket"}
Let's Count Syllables!
Practice with these words: Sun-shine (2) Rain-bow (2) Thun-der-storm (3) Clap for each syllable! Try with your name!
Create Your Weather Haiku
Choose your weather Think of describing words Count your syllables Paint a picture with words Share with a partner!
Sharing Our Haikus
Read your haiku aloud Listen to others' poems What pictures do you see? Celebrate our creativity! Every haiku is special