Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Simple Formula Poem: Dueling Haikus
This writing prompt generator provides possible topics for students to write two haiku poems using opposite topics; therefore, "dueling haikus."
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Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Garden Lesson Plans: Japanese Garden Vocabulary: Haiku [Pdf]
A mini-unit on haiku where young scholars learn about and write haiku inspired by Japanese gardens. This activity is intended to be done in conjunction with a visit to a Japanese garden, but this is not essential.
Other
Lexiconic.net: Elements of Poetry
This resource explains how to approach an analysis of a poem. It discusses assumptions people may have, the importance of reading it closely before analyzing it, looking at the stanza structure, the type of poem, the sound patterns,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Haiku
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an excellent flipchart to help the students construct their own haiku. It goes over counting syllables. This lesson is visually appealing and has a lot of hands on activities to help build schema.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lesson Plan: Grades 7 12: Exploring Selected Haiku by Issa
A lesson plan, based on the work of the Japanese poet Kobayashi Issa, that explores the haiku form of poetry. Young scholars will learn features of a haiku, identify features within Issa's work, and write an original haiku. The lesson...
Read Works
Read Works: Spring
[Free Registration/Login Required] One Haiku and three additional three-lined poems about spring. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
TES Global
Tes: Forms of Poetry: Haiku. Theme of Winter: Worksheet
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about the form of a haiku. Students will read several examples of haikus and then write their own haikus about the topic of Christmas or New Year's Eve.
TES Global
Blendspace: Poetry
A learning module that includes twenty-two links to videos, pictures, weblinks, charts, and activities about different types of poetry including couplet, cinquain, acrostic, diamante, limerick, free verse, lyric, narrative, concrete, and...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Types of Poems
Explores poetry terms and the different types of poetry.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Japanese Poetry Haikus, Tankas, and Lanturnes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the differences between Haiku, Tanka, and Lanturne poetry. Students will be able to create their own poems by using the steps given to write each poem. Students will also review...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Haiku Variation [Pdf]
Tired of 17 syllables? Try a poem with 17 words instead with this variation on a haiku. Examples are provided. [PDF]
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Introduction to Poetry
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches forms of poetry. It goes over a few key poetry definitions and then gives examples of a haiku and cinquain.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Traditional Haiku [Pdf]
A summary for writing a traditional haiku is provided with examples.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Types of Poetry
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces a variety of poem types to students. It contains various forms of poetry with example poems.
Columbia University
Asia for Educators: What Is a Waka?
This large, wonderful site includes so much information on Asia that it is hard to showcase each element. It is easiest to enter Waka into the keyword box in order to access all the provided information. You will find an essay that...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Pizzaz!
Come and check out this incredible resource from the University of Oregon. This site features links to creative-writing for poetry and fiction, as well as other teacher resources.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: The Di Ku And/or the Tri Ku [Pdf]
Students use a basic haiku structure to create di-ku and tri-ku poems to demonstrate understanding of a topic. Directions and examples of each are provided.
University of Pennsylvania
U Penn: Poetic Terms and Types
Click on these terms for an excellent definition of these poetic terms, some from the Oxford English Dictionary. Includes types of poetry as well as terms.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Literary Terminology: Practice 5 (English I Reading)
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] To be "in the know" in literature, you need to know the terminology used to describe, interpret, and analyze poetry, drama, and fiction. As you proceed through the sections...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Kirjasto: Kobayashi Issa
This site provides both biographical information and some analysis of Issa's work. Links to significant names.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Creative Activities
Channel your creativity with these writing activities.
Curated OER
History of Haiku: Basho Matsuo
This site describes Basho's writing style, including his sense of humor. It also provides several examples of his poetry.
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: 103 Things to Do Before/during/after Reading
The highly-respected Reading Rockets program offers both teachers and students a toolkit of ways to connect more actively with the materials they read. Some of these techniques are specifically for fiction-reading, others are designed...
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