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Do You Haiku? We Do! Lesson PlanDo You Haiku? We Do! Lesson Plan
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Do You Haiku? We Do!

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Third graders try their hands at writing Haiku, a form of Japanese poetry. Haiku is usually 17 syllables in three-line form. This engaging instructional activity has many excellent worksheets and website imbedded in the plan. They share their finished pieces.

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haikus, types of poetry

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haiku, english language arts

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