Read and Record Haikus!

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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Haikus are one of the shortest and most ancient forms of poetry, originating in Japan.

Haikus are unique because they only have three lines with a specific number of syllables in each line.

• The first line has 5 syllables.
• The second line has 7 syllables.
• The third line has 5 syllables.

Haiku poetry is fun to create and read and often has deep meaning. Many haiku poems are about nature or the natural world.

Watch the following video to learn more.

The syllable pattern in haikus makes them especially fun to read out loud.

Watch the beginning of the video below to see two examples of spoken haikus.

• Are you ready to practice reading and recording a haiku?

It is important to read the haiku slowly and clearly. You may want to pause for a moment after each line as well.

Before you record the haiku by Yosa Buson below, practice reading it a few times out loud.

• Blown from the west,
• fallen leaves gather
• in the east.

When ready, follow these steps to record your haiku in the space below. [IMPORTANT NOTE: If your browser does not allow recording, use another online resource or smartphone.]

1. Click the red Record button to begin.
2. Click the Pause button if you need to pause and the Continue button to continue.
3. Click the Done button to end your recording.
4. Click the small black triangle to play your recording.
5. Click the Retry button if you would like to try again.
6. Click the Download button to save your recording.

Great job!

Continue recording poetry in the Got It? section!