To introduce learners to the Tanka, I begin this class with a visual history of the time period during with the Tanka was invented. During this visual presentation, I encourage learners to respond to the images they see and to share their own impressions with the group. After presenting the history of the Tanka, I demonstrate the line and syllable requirements of the Tanka and share traditional Tankas as examples. As a group, we work together to identify the form, structure, and stories of...