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Haiku

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Students examine some examples of Haiku poetry, then try their hand at composing some of their own. They attempt to write one about their favorite sport by conjuring images, descriptive words, and figurative language that best describe that sport. Students take turns reading their poems aloud to the class.

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haikus, types of poetry

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haiku, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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