If your class doesn't know what a haiku is, show them two examples from the Japanese poet Issa (both included here), and have them make some observations. How long are they? What is the structure? A video and a list of questions help your class come to their own conclusions about this type of poetry. Close by asking pupils to compose their own haikus.

Common Core

RL.7.10 RL.8.10 RL.9-10.10a RL.11-12.10a