1. Do Now Write three lines describing the picture. First line use 5 syllables Second line use 7 syllables Third line use 5 syllables

2. Donkey Troubles Donkey thinks to self “Knuckle head did it again” Stupid man watches

3. Haikus

4. Haiku – Japanese poetry made up of 3 lines of unrhymed verse.

5. Haikus The 3 lines MUST always include: - First Line – 5 syllables - Second Line – 7 syllables - Third Line – 5 syllables

6. Example In my medicine Cabinet the winter fly Has died of old age SYLLABLES 575575

7. Question What should the poet try to accomplish in writing such a short poem?

8. Haikus should present imagery in one or two striking images.

9. Examples by Jack Kerouac

10. Haiku vs. Sonnet What are the DIFFERENCES?