Introduction to Haiku
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Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry with 3 lines containing 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively that focus on nature. It originated in the 17th century influenced by courtship rituals and Zen Buddhism. While famous poets like Basho wrote haiku, many authors remain anonymous. Haiku remain a popular form of poetry today with the subject matter now including modern urban life in addition to nature.
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Introduction to Haiku
- 2. Five, seven, then fiveSyllables make a haiku.They can be tricky.
- 3. NTK: What is a HAIKU?Ancient Japanese form of poetry.First line (5 syllables)Second line (7 syllables)Third line (5 syllables)
- 4. NTK: What is a HAIKU?Influenced by 17th century Japanese courtship rituals.Also has roots in Zen BuddhismOriginally focused on nature
- 5. Who Writes Haiku?EVERYONE!!!It has become a very popular form of poetry.Sometimes Haiku authors are famous, but often they are anonymous.Matsuo Basho
- 10. Basho’s “Frog” HaikuFuru ike yakawazu tobikomumizu no otoAncient silent pondThen a frog jumped right inSplash goes the water
- 11. Contemporary or Urban HaikuHaiku are still popular today.Still have strict syllable patterns.Now they focus on modern life (instead of nature)People STILL write haiku about nature.
- 12. Traditional HaikuSome summer’s grassesThat are the only remainsOf warriors dreams.
- 13. Urban HaikuOld woman crossing,Two thin legs and a walker.Good, it’s a long light.
- 14. New Tech HaikuSome people can tellThat I am a new freshman.It must be my shirt.
- 15. Urban Haiku
- 16. In Echo, complete the activity linked on the agenda.Write a total of four (4) Haiku poems:2 Traditional haiku (On nature)2 Urban haiku (On modern life)