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Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry.  It often centers around nature and natural things in the universe. 

The pattern for Haiku is the following:

Line 1:  5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables

How to start:
Brainstorm words that are about nature:  For example: rain, clouds, soft breezes.
Choose the words that you like from this list.
Count the syllables (parts) of the words.
Put them together in the form above.
Draw a picture to go with your Haiku.

 

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