2. Page1 Exploring Haiku In this exercise, you will learn about haiku poetry. You will learn what makes up a haiku and listen to a haiku being read. Finally, you will write a haiku of your own! To complete the activities, type into the “lined paper” section at the left. Look at the “notes” section below each slide for any additional directions.

3. Page2 What makes a Haiku? How* re*luc*tant*ly the bee emerges from deep within the peony A haiku is a Japanese form of poetry, often with a theme from nature, and composed of 17 syllables. In English, haiku are written in three lines: the first line has 5 syllables, the second 7 syllables, and the third 5 syllables.

4. Page3 Lend me your ears! How reluctantly the bee emerges from deep within the peony Click on the image below to hear a reading of Basho's haiku. Listen closely as it is read and see if you can identify the 17 syllables.

5. Page4 Now it's your turn! Remember, a haiku has: A nature theme. 17 syllables: First line: 5 syllables Second line: 7 syllables Third line: 5 syllables To learn more about haiku, visit this web site: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Island/5022/ http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Island/5022/