Friday, May 30, 2008

Reading and Writing Poetry

How do you write a haiku poem about New York City?

Right now, brainstorm three to five topics you could write about for your NYC haiku.

Remember that haiku is a three line poem with a meter of 5 syllables on line 1, 7 syllables on line 2, and 5 syllables on line 3. The lines don't have to rhyme.

Your haiku could be about what you see outside your apartment window. It could be a description of the night life and festivals that happen in the city. It could be about the sights and sounds of one of the many parades that march in the city.

Since haikus are so short you can write a few and share them with your partner. Make sure you use imagery and figurative language.

For homework check your spelling, punctuation, and syllable count.


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