Here's a creative lesson for students to examine various haikus, and Japanese culture, then write their own haiku poem, and illustrate it using watercolors! Provides plenty of links to more information, a thorough explanation of the...

Check out this lesson on haiku that includes samples by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from this educational tool.

Many simple forms, such as cinquain and haiku, that follow set formats, are included in this poetry lesson plan.