Assignment: Create a Book of Your Own Haiku Poetry!
Name: ______
Haiku Poetry Book Guidelines
Assignment: Create a book of your own haiku poetry!
Using what you have learned about the traditional Japanese art form of haiku, create an illustrated poetry book containing at least six haiku poems. You should have one poem about each of the seasons (in accordance with traditional haikus), and two other haikus on the topic(s) of your choice. The cover of your book should have a title, your name, class period, and be creatively and colorfully decorated. Your poems may either be hand-written or typed, as long as they are very legible and neat. Your illustrations should be in color but may be hand-drawn or cut and pasted from some other source. Most importantly, be creative, expressive, and have fun! Refer to the FCAs below and grading rubric on the back of this page for more information.
FCAs:
Content:
□You have written at least one haiku for each season (spring, summer, autumn, winter) and have two other haikus on the topic(s) of your choice (at least 6 total haiku poems)
□Your haiku poems follow the traditional syllabic form (5, 7, 5)
□Your haikusbeautifully capture the spirit of each season
□You use highly descriptive and colorful language
Presentation:
□Your book is complete, has a cover, and is neatly assembled
□You have at least one picture or image to accompany each poem
□Your poems reflect proper spelling and grammar
Neatness and Creativity:
□Your poems are either typed or handwritten neatly and legibly
□Your book is colorfully, creatively, and neatly decorated
□It is obvious to your reader that you have put time and effort into creating your book
In-class Effort and Productivity:
□You have used your class time exceptionally well!
Name: ______
Haiku Poetry Grading Rubric
Novice Poet / Apprentice / Master BashoPoetic Form, Language Use, and
Imagery
/ Your poem does not quite meet the expectations for this assignment. You either: 1) have not followed the proper syllabic haiku form (5, 7, 5); 2) have not written at least one poem for each season and two others of your choice; or 3) demonstrate inaccurate or inappropriate word choice in your poem. / Your poem meets the basic requirements of this assignment. You have included the necessary elements, including 6 haiku poems (one for each season and two of your choice) in the proper syllabic form (5, 7, 5). Your poems describe nature or the seasons in a simple but effective way. / Your poem demonstrates an exceptional quality of style and composition. You have written at least one haiku for each season, two other of choice, and follow the traditional syllabic form (5, 7, 5). Your haiku poems beautifully capture the spirit of the seasons, and your use of descriptive and colorful language is excellent.
Nicely done!
Creativity,
Craftsmanship,
and Visual Presentation
/ Your work appears rushed and reflects minimal creative effort. You also might be missing some of the required visual elements: pictures or images to accompany each poem, a colorful cover, and/or neat, legible work. / Your book is neat, legible, and generally creative in its presentation. You have at least one picture or image to accompany each poem, and have met the basic visual requirements for this project. Good effort. / Your book demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and originality. Your cover and images are beautifully done, and your book is immaculately assembled. It is obvious to your reader that you have put a great deal of time and effort into creating your book. Excellent effort!
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar / You have not proofread your work carefully! Your book contains several spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors. / Your bookcontains one or two spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar mistakes. / It is obvious that you have proofread your work carefully, for your book reflects proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar throughout.
In-class effort and productivity / You were routinely off-task and did not make good use of your time in class. / You have used your class time well overall, but needed occasional reminders to stay on task. / You have utilized your class time exceptionally well and have always been on task. Well done!
Total points possible: ____/20
* Please hand this sheet in with your haiku poetry book *