Haiku

L.O: - To be able to appreciate how the Japanese used Haikus.

- To write Haikus in the Japanese style.

- To recognize the rhythm of Haiku

TASK

- Look at the picture on the A3 sheet in front of you.

- Everyone get a different colour each and write a few descriptive words to describe it and write ideas about the picture.

Where do Haikus origin from?

• Haiku origins from Japan in the 13th century during a complex period of poetry called “renga”

• During this period it was obligatory to study reading and writing poetry.

• Haiku did not become their own part of poetry until the 16th century.

• In the 1670’s Haiku was developed by Matsuo Basho who developed Haikai into Haiku using emotions and feelings, making the poetry more sensitive.

What are Haikus?

• Haikus are poems which are often about capturing the image of nature.

• They are small poems that capture a moment or feeling.

• They are very unique due to them consisting of a 5-7-5 syllable ratio in the context of three lines, so overall they consist of 17 syllables.

5-7-5

• Line 1

• Line 2

• Line 3

5 syllables

5 syllables

7 syllables

Syllables

• Syllables are short sounds that make up a word.

• Mis-ter Lew-is (Four syllables)

• Pro-tec-tion (Three Syllables)

• Con-grat-u-la-tions (Five Syllables)

Can you think of any syllables?

Examples

Out, get your skis out!See the snow is falling thick

Look at the white trees

Examples

Snowflakes are our friendsThey descend when winter comes

Making white blankets

TASK• Write a Haiku based on this image, work in pairs to collect

appropriate vocabulary, remember to use the group work for inspiration.

• You have 5 minutes to think of words with your partner !! GO… GO… GO… !!!

TASK• Now, out of those words you have thought of, try making your own

haiku independently, you have twenty minutes to complete this task.

• Remember to think about the reader and make sure they get a sense of experiencing the moment.

Plenary

Self-Evaluation

• WWW: what went well…

• EBI: even better if…

Did you achieve your LO’s? Traffic light each one

L.O: - To be able to appreciate how the Japanese used Haikus.

- To write Haikus in the Japanese style.

- To recognize the rhythm of Haiku