Spring Haiku Poetry - teaching resource

Spring Haiku Poetry – Creative Writing Resource for Year 6/7

Includes: 38-slide editable PowerPoint & 2 worksheets

This flexible poetry mini-unit introduces pupils in upper KS2 or lower KS3 to the structure and creativity of haiku writing, using the vibrant theme of spring as inspiration. With a mix of group discussion, analysis, guided planning, and independent writing, the unit offers a well-rounded approach to seasonal poetry.

What’s included:

• Introduction to the haiku form – structure, rules, and examples

• Whole-class analysis and discussion of model haiku poems

• Opportunities for collaborative writing and shared class composition

• Individual and group tasks to support planning, drafting, and redrafting

• Visual spring prompts to spark creativity

• Exemplar poems and scaffolding for writing success

• A final writing task that doubles as an assessment opportunity

Perfect for creative writing sessions, poetry weeks, or seasonal topic work, this resource can be easily adapted for use across different year groups and times of year.

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