Haiku 4 U Reading Response

A Haiku 4 U allows a reader to interact with the text by analyzing the importance of a particular passage by reducing it to the five, seven, five syllable pattern of a Haiku poem.

For a reading assignment, find the four most important passages in the text. Reduce the passage to a five, seven, five syllable pattern.

The passage must be at least one sentence long The passage should not be more than one page long Do not change the author’s original words; just reduce them to the five, seven, five syllable pattern The passage must represent one message, theme, idea, etc.

For each Haiku you’ve created, find or create an image that symbolizes the poem On the top of the image, write the five syllables On the right of the image, write the seven syllables On the bottom of the image, write the final five syllables On the left of the image, parenthetically cite your source

Cited passages must represent one common message, theme, idea, etc. Must use the author’s original words Haiku must follow the five, seven, five syllable pattern Image must directly symbolize the Haiku Must be in color No lined paper Be thoughtful, creative, even unusual

(Orwell 292). (306) (303). Human being defeated Felt himself helpless A Priests’ power (289). Obeying your will Power is inflicting pain Humiliation Sweat broke out on back Started a shock of horror Julia, my love! Two and two make five Sanity statistical Wrote God is power 1984 Part III Chapters 3 & 4

Each verse = 5 points Each parenthetical citation = 5 points Each image = 5 points Write a two sentence evaluation focusing on comprehension, analysis, and evaluation First, state what skill you did well in one sentence Then, state what skill you could do better, differently, or improve upon next time