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 Buddhism Originally 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
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10. Basho’s “Frog” Haiku Furu ike yakawazu tobikomumizu no oto Ancient silent pondThen a frog jumped right inSplash goes the water
11. Contemporary or Urban Haiku Haiku are still popular today. Still have strict syllable patterns. Now they focus on modern life (instead of nature) People STILL write haiku about nature.
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)