The poets from Waters Elementary learned and wrote an ancient form of Japanese poetry called Haikus which follow a specific structure of three lines, with the first and last lines consisting of 5 syllables each and the second line of 7 syllables. But! There was a second part to this lesson. The poets then had to choregraph movements to each of the lines. The purpose was to understand how poetry can be visual as well as written. Some of the poets worked in groups. Unfortunately, we could not show you the choregraphed movements, but we do have the poems. Please enjoy!
Charlie M.
The sand shifts in peace
I calmly touch my feet down
The still wind was cold
Gianna L.
The rain clouds are gray
When it rains outside it turns
the blue sky gloomy
Gabriela T.
Seven hours a day
Constant learning and working
Five long days a week
Thomas, Lexie, Abbie
Cool breeze passes by
Moon lights up the midnight sky
Waves slide up the shore
Callie and Andrea
It seemed far away
A new beginning is here
Starting a new life
Ethan G.
Summertime is here
The beach is packed with people
Sunny all day long
Caden S.
Fire brings destruction
Fire embers, destroy, destruct
But brings warmth and light.
Dina and Julia
Crash boom went the rain
Leonardo winced in pain
Then took his last breath
James R.
Green leaves have emerged
Flowers bud from the soft earth
Birds chirp once again
Kaya and Bodhi
Motionless, unseen
Hidden under the water
Drowned in the river
Ameer E.
My name is Jonas
I am the president of
The United States
Sofia A.
The God of mischief
Holder of the stone of time
Adopted Brother
Adrian C.
It’s everyday bro
With that Disney channel flow
Five mil on youtube
Anonymous
Once upon a time
A little girl was murdered
No one ever cried
Aedan D.
I love sandwiches
Peanut butter and jelly
They are very good
