Introduction | Internet Activities | Conclusion | HyperText Dictionary
The sites found on this sampler come from all over the World Wide Web that represents interesting and relevant aspects of the haiku. Try to complete all the suggested activities in dyads or as a group. The objective of this page is to give you a sampling of our lesson so that you will have a better understanding and appreciation on the haiku. Happy exploring.
http://www.big.or.jp/~loupe/links/ehisto/ehisinx.shtml
1. How did haiku develop?
2. Who is the first great poet in the history of haiku?
3. What are the characteristics of Basho’s haiku?
http://www.tecnet.or.jp/~haiku/
1. Click on http://www.tecnet.or.jp/~haiku/gardEJ2.htm
2. Choose one haiku that appeals to you.
3. Why does this haiku appeal to you?
4. Share your chosen haiku by reading it loud to your partner/group and explain why you like it.
http://www.cs.indiana.edu/cgi-bin/haiku
Click on the words of your chosen haiku. (This will open a new window)
Take note of the meanings of the words.
What does your haiku mean?
You have just gotten a kick to discover some relevant aspects of the haiku. Think about it as a way of expressing your gratefulness and appreciation of the beauty around you compressed in a simple form of poetry, the haiku. Try to compose a haiku and draw a representation of it. You can further explore the site http://www.tecnet.or.jp/~haiku/ and read other haiku written by students from other countries. You can also visit the site www.poetry.com and click on the haiku icon and join the haiku writing contest.
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page written by Kathleen
S. Lasola, [email protected]
Last updated August,
2003.
Subject Sampler Template adapted from Tom March, ozline.com, 1996-99