Haiku Worksheets for Grade 6: Practice Writing Short Poems

📚 Topic Summary

Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. It consists of three lines. The first line has five syllables, the second line has seven syllables, and the third line has five syllables. Haiku often focuses on nature and uses vivid imagery to create a snapshot of a moment in time. Let's practice writing some haiku!

This worksheet will help you understand the structure of a haiku and practice writing your own short poems. Get ready to unleash your creativity!

📝 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the term with its definition:

1. 📜 Syllable
2. 🏞️ Imagery
3. 🌸 Haiku
4. ✍️ Poet
5. 🍂 Nature

Definitions:

1. A short poem with three lines and a 5-7-5 syllable structure.
2. The natural world around us, including plants, animals, and landscapes.
3. A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.
4. Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
5. A person who writes poems.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the paragraph using the words provided (syllables, nature, five, seven, haiku).

A ______ is a type of poem with three lines. The first line has ______ syllables, the second line has ______ syllables, and the third line has five syllables. Haiku often focuses on ______. Counting ______ is very important when writing haiku.

🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking

Think about your favorite season. Describe it in three vivid sentences.