You Too Can Haiku!
As you explore haikus - a form of poetry - learn about syllables, the sound units of words. This short lesson is for adults who want to practice reading and improve their writing. We encourage all adult learners to play with poetry. It is a fun way to gain reading and writing skills.
Links for resources and reading and writing help below the video.
Resources
- The haiku handbook: how to write, share, and teach haiku, Higinson, 1985 (808.1 HIG)
- On haiku, Sato, 2018 (809.141 SAT 2018)
- All the words are yours: haiku on love, Gregson (811.6 GRE 2015)
- eSource – Creative Bug: Search Japanese Side-Sewn Sketchbook {or make it a poetry book!!}
- eSource – Digital Haiku books on OverDrive
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Reading and Writing Help: www.aclib.us/literacy
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