1st poetry class: haiku

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

lesson objectives:

* You know (more) about poetry.

* You know what syllables are.

* You can write a haiku.

What is poetry?

Poetry: noun

literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.

"he felt a desire to investigate through poetry the subjects of pain and death"

So yeah, that ;).

What are syllables?

Make a note:

syllables: lettergrepen

Syl la bles: Let ter gre pen ;)

What is a haiku?

Make a note:

Line 1: 5 syllables

Line 2: 7 syllables

Line 3: 5 syllables

Subject: nature, seasons

examples Haikus:

How to write your haiku.

1. Brainstorm words that are about nature. (as a class)
For example: rain, clouds, soft breezes.

2. Choose the words that you like from this list.

3. Count the syllables (parts) of the words.

4. Put them together using the pattern. (5-7-5 syllables)
5. Think of a TITLE for your haiku.

6. Draw a picture to go with your haiku.
7. Hand in at the end of class!

spring words

summer words

autumn words

winter words

What are syllables?

www.haikusyllablecounter.com

Do you know how to write a haiku?

😒🙁😐🙂😃

homework:

4. Put the words together using the pattern. (5-7-5 syllables)

5. Think of a TITLE for your haiku.

6. Draw a picture to go with your haiku.

7. Take a picture and post it on the poetry padlet!

= homework for next week Friday