What is a Waka Poem? The form of Japanese poetry most familiar to Americans is the haiku, but the haiku comes from an older poetic form—the waka. The word waka means “Japanese poem,” and it is a form so basic to Japanese literature that Japanese still study and write it today. It is also known by the name tanka, which means “short poem.” Only students in Period 5 and Period 7 worked in groups to create their own wakas in class on Friday, Dec. 22. However, students from all of my classes are welcome to vote. To vote, use the following link and log into your RKA Google account. You will receive 1 extra credit homework point for responding! The deadline for voting is Sunday, January 21. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d1qKFELLs12mtWM5t2xTb0KpQDMvvZy6JYoVmT1aoxQ/edit Remember: This from of waka is made of 31 syllables consisting of 5 lines that follow a strict, UN-RHYMED five-line pattern of 5,7,5,7,7 syllables. I didn't emphasize to students that it shouldn't rhyme-- so don't hold that against them!
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