Haiku: We did a lot of counting!

Returning to poetry for our 8th (!) sessions after the Thanksgiving break, Twain 3rd graders ventured into the world of HAIKU. Haiku poems originated in Japan and are traditionally about nature. Today, people write haikus about everything! A haiku is made of three lines and each line has a syllabic format, creating a set rhythm. Line one has 5 syllables, line two has 7 syllables, and line three has 5 syllables. We talked about the word tradition, and read one haiku by Matsui Bashõ and another by Richard Wright. Students had to remember what they knew about syllables and accept the challenge to make their words and ideas fit into the haiku format. We had to do a lot of counting!

Mrs. Murphy 3rd Grade

Kassius D.

I like the way a
penguin walks it keeps it’s arms
together at hips

Isabella L.

Rain falls on houses
It feels hardly and softly
It can’t fall on me.

cupcakes have frosting
They taste sweet and lovely
with some marshmallows.

Ms. O'Reilly 3rd Grade

Emilia G.

my cat sleeps so much
she is eating so much food
meowing for food

 

McKenzie C.

I love animals
I love red pandas soo much
red pandas are cute.

cupcakes are tasty
sweet frosting is delightful
sprinkles make it fun.

Jaime G.

when it was Christmas
my family decorates
Christmas tree with star.

Leah S.

I know a kitty
Luna lays on my doorstep
Luna likes to rest.

Aubrey E.

flowers are blooming
colorful spring is near us
rainbows are pretty

Landon T.

comics are so cool
seven syllables are hard
dreaming is my thing.

Sofia O.

In the winter I
play with my brother in snow
It is cold outside

Victoria G.

My wooden sandals
creaking on my wooden floor
the balcony, soft.

Alyza R.

When I have a dog
I will take care of the dog
I will give him food

and I will get him
clothes when it is cold outside
and give him water

and give him a bath
give him water to hydrate.

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