Haiku Poems
Get pupils writing creatively with our two-part haiku lesson for KS2. In part one, pupils are introduced to haiku and gather ideas for their own compositions. In part two, pupils learn about the structure of haiku and the inclusion of seasonal words (kigo) which will help them compose their own unique poems.
Download all resources or see below for individual lesson materials.
Lesson 1
Learning Objectives:
- To understand what the key features of a haiku are.
- To be able to describe my surroundings, using my five senses.
Lesson 1 Resources
Lesson Plan – Haiku 1
Presentation – Haiku Poems 1 (PPT 4MB)
Worksheet – The Five Senses
Lesson 2
Learning Objectives:
- To understand what fragments and phrases are and to be able to identify them in a haiku.
- To write my own haiku inspired by my surroundings, using fragments and phrases.
Lesson 1 Resources
Lesson Plan – Haiku 2
Presentation – Haiku Poems 2 (PPT 4.4MB)
Worksheet – Fragments and Phrases
Worksheet - Writing a Haiku
Additional Resources
Beyond 5-7-5 Booklet by Paul Coneally - PDF (1.2 MB)
The Beyond 5-7-5 booklet, produced by Haiku Poet Paul Conneally, contains background information on haiku and other forms of Japanese poetry as well as ideas, guides and worksheets for educators. The booklet provides useful background information for those intending to introduce the two part KS2 lessons, but can also be used to plan a standalone haiku lesson or workshop.
This short video introduces the key elements of haiku, illuminating some of the common pitfalls and misunderstandings.