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Haiku Poetry Workshop

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Haiku Poetry Workshop

Cherry blossom branch with haiku poem

🌸 Part 1: Understanding Haiku Structure

1. What is the traditional syllable pattern for haiku poetry?

3-5-3

5-7-5

7-5-7

4-6-4

2. Read this Japanese haiku by Matsuo Bashō. Count the syllables in each line:

An old silent pond
A frog jumps into the pond—
Splash! Silence again.

Line 1: _____ syllables

Line 2: _____ syllables

Line 3: _____ syllables

3. Which themes are commonly found in haiku poetry? (Check all that apply)

Nature and seasons

Moments in daily life

Complex storylines

Sensory experiences

4. What is the main difference between traditional Japanese haiku and modern New Zealand haiku?

🏔️ Part 2: Analysing New Zealand Haiku

5. Read this New Zealand-inspired haiku:

Korimako sings,
Morning dew on pohutukawa,
Sun warms the cold earth.

a) What New Zealand native bird is mentioned? _________________

b) What New Zealand native tree is featured? _________________

c) What season do you think this haiku describes? _________________

6. Identify the language devices used in the haiku above:

Alliteration

Sensory imagery

Personification

Descriptive language

7. Explain how this haiku creates a vivid picture in your mind:

✏️ Part 3: Creating Your Own Haiku

8. Brainstorm words related to New Zealand nature. Write at least 6 words or phrases:
9. Create your own haiku about a New Zealand landscape, season, or nature experience. Remember the 5-7-5 syllable pattern:

Line 1 (5 syllables): _________________________________

Line 2 (7 syllables): _________________________________

Line 3 (5 syllables): _________________________________

10. Explain what inspired your haiku and what feeling or image you wanted to create:

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