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Stage 1:
Vocabulary tips...
Your team is going to create
four different HAIKUs:
To begin:
1.) Select a topic for your haiku
2.) Brainstorm in groups key words that relate to your topic. (Use the tips you have below).
3.) Start writing, four different ideas at least, continuing to count syllables as you go.
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Winter usually makes us think of burden, cold, sadness, hunger, tranquility or peace. Ideas about winter can be invited with words like "snow," "ice," "dead tree," "leafless," etc.
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Summer brings about feelings of warmth, vibrancy, love, anger, and many others. General summer phrases include references to the sky, beaches, heat, adventure, smiles and romance.
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Autumn brings to mind a very wide range of ideas: decay, saying goodbye, home, regret, and mystery to name a few. Falling leaves, shadows, and autumn colors are common implementations.
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Spring, like summer, can make one think of love. Also common are themes like innocence, youth, passion, friends, and adverture. Blossoms, new plants, or warm rains can imply spring.
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