1. Haiku and Acrostic Poems

2. Haiku Poems

3. Creating a Haiku Five Syllables Seven Syllables Five Syllables

4. Examples: Sudden spring storm- a family of ducks paddles around the deserted lake. Haiku’s can be a used to present a riddle: In a pouch I grow, On a southern continent – Strange creatures I know. (Kangaroo)

5. Acrostic Poems

6. Creating an Acrostic Poem  First letters aligned vertically form a word  The word is often the subject of the poem

7. Examples: Elegantly and efficiently shaped Good to eat Great fun to find at Easter Smooth shelled Shines brightly Up in the sky Nice and warm on my skin

8. Challenge: CCreate a Haiku poem TTry to describe something about nature or weather CCreate a Acrostic poem TTry using your name or an animal As always have fun creating something original!

9. References:  Haiku.  Lansky, Bruce. How to Write a “Haiku” Poem. Giggle Poetry. http://www.gigglepoetry.com/poetryclass/haiku.html  Poetry for Kids. http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html THE END