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Haiku

Discover the origins and purpose of Haiku, the shortest poetic form in the world. Explore how Haiku provides a unique lens to glimpse the beauty and mystery of life. Learn about its characteristics and structure, and try creating your own Haiku!

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Haiku

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  1. Haiku

  2. Where does Haiku come from?

  3. Can you guess?

  4. Haikus are probably the shortest poetic forms in the world.

  5. Purpose of Haiku: Haiku provides a tiny lens through which to glimpse the miracle and mystery of life.

  6. Example: A dead chrysanthemum and yet - isn’t there still something remaining in it?

  7. Characteristics: Very Short:Just three lines! Descriptive:Focus sharply on detail of nature or everyday life. Personal:Poet expresses a reaction Divided:into two parts.

  8. The years first day thoughts and loneliness; the autumn dusk is here. Very Short . Descriptive . Personal . Divided into two parts. Example:

  9. What are Haikus about?

  10. The topic of a haiku poem usually deals with nature.

  11. Spring

  12. Summer

  13. Autumn

  14. Winter

  15. The structure of a Haiku • Haiku divide into 2 parts, with a break coming after the first or second line, so that the poem seems to separate statements that are related in some unexpected or indirect way. • Japanese poets use a “cutting word”; Other poets mark the break with punctuation. • This two part structure prompts a sense of discovery and insight.

  16. A haiku is a Japanese poem with three lines.

  17. Each line of a haiku has a certain number of syllables.

  18. The first line of a haiku contains five syllables.

  19. The second line of a haiku contains seven syllables.

  20. The third line of a haiku contains five syllables.

  21. Example: The leaves fell slowly To the unforgiving ground. Too soon-summer’s gone!

  22. Another Example: Cheese is good for heart But sometimes it makes me fart Will eat it anyway

  23. Now, try one of your own!!!

  24. Let's Review Haiku

  25. Review the subject: • Haiku present a snapshot of everyday experience. • Haiku poets find their subject matter in the world around them.

  26. Review Haiku: • Haiku has 3 lines: 1st line- 5 Syllables. 2nd line- 7 Syllables. 3rd line- 5 Syllables. • Haiku is one of the most important forms of traditional Japanese poetry.

  27. Congratulations! Now You're Haiku Savvy

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