The fourth-grade students in Mrs. Huden’s class learned about and produced their own Haiku and Rhyming poems. The Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5 and often focuses on nature or capturing a moment in time. Rhyming poems are rich and unique forms of expression that evoke laughter, reflection, and inspiration.
The students created and crafted at least one Haiku and Rhyming Poem that they could share as part of a Poetry Café performance for parents and other family members. As they recited their poems, the audience became immersed in the ambiance of the Poetry Café. Eleven students shared their poems about the theme of the holidays and winter. They are Blake Tuzikow, Wyatt Neese, River Ornelas, Keyona Abron, Jaxon Eldridge, Piper Bruce, Caroline Bizub, Thoren Salego, Mason Hedglin, Lillie Martin, and Sawyer Breck. Quality writing, editing
and crisp oral expression skills were demonstrated by the students on this brisk, snowy day in December.