Outschool
Open currency, time zone, and language settings
Log In

Writing Traditional and Non-Traditional Haiku

Beyond the 5-7-5 syllable count, students will learn how to write traditional and non-traditional haiku
Ellen Orr
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(16)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours

Class Experience

As a group, we will read and analyze traditional and nontraditional English-language haiku, discussing form, subject matter, and effect. We will read haiku from various poets, including Santoka Taneda, Ezra Pound, Steve Sanfield, Richard Wright, and Katsushika Hokusai. Students will take a 15-minute break in the middle of the class to write their own haiku. Upon their return, we will share and discuss. Whether they are already poetry-lovers or are convinced it's out of their reach, students will complete this class with a newfound confidence in both reading and writing poetry.

Learning Goals

Through studying haiku, students will learn how to name stanzas, how to measure line lengths, and the effects of various poetic devices (e.g., rhyme). Specific to haiku, they will learn the typical indicators of a haiku, the two-part structure of a haiku, and the specific elements necessary to classify a haiku as traditional.
learning goal

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
5.0
16reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I'm Ellen. I'm from Texas but currently reside in Toronto, Ontario, where I earned my master's in developmental psychology and education. I am passionate about teaching students whose needs aren't met in a typical classroom setting.

My pedagogy is relational; I know that learning, for most people, happens within secure, meaningful relationships. I am an excellent teacher because I develop sincere, loving, respectful relationships with my students. High expectations, generous praise, and unconditional care create a container in which students can take risks, get creative, make mistakes, and grow as lifelong learners.

As an eternal student myself, I spend much of my free time reading, listening to podcasts, and researching various topics. Over the summer, I did a deep dive into art history, which inspired the Art History 101 course I teach for middle-aged kids! I also teach creative writing, phonics, reading comprehension and analysis, math up to grade 9, psychology, and sociology.

Reviews

Live One-Time Class
Share

$11

per class

Meets once
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-12 learners per class

This class is no longer offered
About
Support
SafetyPrivacyCA PrivacyLearner PrivacyYour Privacy ChoicesTerms
Financial Assistance
Get The App
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
© 2025 Outschool