Last week in our History book, we discussed the Japanese culture during the Middle Ages. As an extension of this lesson, we wrote some Haikus today. We focused on the structure and content. Of course, we attempted to stay close to the 5-7-5 sylaable pattern, but apparently in English one would be allowed to deviate slightly from that. The haiku is usually written in simple language (which makes it perfect for children!) and include a seasonal reference. A good Haiku can "say ten things, while presenting only two".  So here goes:

Ant carries a crumb

Up the anthill at my feet

It pleases the queen.

Eli

New buds grow big and wide

A wolf brushes a nearby bush

One bud falls to the earth.

Benn

A bird chirps and it

Sound beautiful to my ear

How do you like it?

Abbey