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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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