Haiku Lesson

The Art of the Haiku

Getting to Know the Haiku

Poll

Have you heard of a haiku before?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Have you ever written or read a haiku before?

• Read

• Written

• Neither

Where Does the Haiku Originate?

• It originated in the 13th century (1200s) as the opening lines of the regna

• It a Japanese form of poetry

• The shorter haiku originated in the 16th century (1500s)

Where Does the Haiku Originate?

• The most famous Japanese poet who used the haiku form and perfected it was Basho.

• Basho popularized the haiku as a individual standing poem

• It became known as haiku in the 19th century

Multiple Choice

In what country did the haiku originate?

• China

• Japan

• Hawaii

• Australia

Haiku Format

• Urhymed

• Three lines with a total of 17 syllables

• First line is 5 syllables

• Second line is 7 syllables

• Third line is 5 syllables

Multiple Choice

True or False: The three lines of a haiku always rhyme.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How many syllables are in the first and third lines of a haiku?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

Multiple Choice

How many syllables are in the second line of a haiku?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

Themes of the Haiku

• Japanese haikus traditionally focus on nature

• It is important to write a haiku as something that you are observing from nature

• It uses simple language and focuses on imagery rather than any other figurative language

Hints for Writing a Haiku

• Be specific about an event or observation

• Use simple words that use one or more of your five senses (hearing, sight, smell, taste, touch)

• Write in the present tense

• Present your poem like an image

Multiple Choice

True or False: Nature is usually the main focus of a haiku.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: You should use imagery as the main focus when writing a haiku.

• True

• False

Poll

Are you ready to write your haiku?

• Yes! I am extremely excited!

• Kind of, I think I know what to do.

• I'm not too sure but I will give it a try

• Um I have a few questions still