Can you tanka?
YES YOU CAN!!!!!
Tanka*An ancient form of Japanese
poetry
*Originated in the seventh century
*Resembles a sonnet
*Sounds like a lyric poem
What does it stand for?
• Tanka translates as “short song” in Japanese
Why do it?
• You write a tanka poem for a special event or to provoke a strong feeling.
What is the form?
• A tanka consists of 31 syllables
• 5
• 7
• 5
• 7
• 7
First you need to think of a theme
• When I say the word beach what words come to mind?
Example
• Pebbles on the beach (5)
• Pierce through our heels as we walk (7)
• A mild price to pay (5)
• For the damage we subject (7)
• It to by littering waste. (7)
Ready to try?
• YES!!!!!
Close your eyes!
•YES YOU!!!!
Imagine…
• You are a kite….what does it feel like both physically and mentally?
• Yes, personification…..
Brainstorm
•Now list all the words that are coming to mind!
Draft
• Use your imagination and play with those words!
• TANKA-FY IT BABY!!!
• 5,7,5,7,7
Homework
• Rough draft poem due tomorrow!
• Be prepared to partner up
• Check your notes to make sure you have the right syllable pattern and that you have evoked the feeling of what it would be like to be a kite!