Funnily enough, I am just about to do a haiku task with some Year 7s. They are writing a story, and then have to choose an element of the story to express in haiku, showing an understanding of character, setting and atmosphere.
They'll know about haiku, because it's a fun thing to do in earlier years. But it'll be my useful self to then challenge them and tell them what they know about haiku is probably limited, and rules are for breaking.
Line breaks are soooo magical.
That sounds like a great task! Is it kind of like how in Desolation Angels, Kerouac will throw in haiku randomly between the prose? I always loved that. I hope they have fun doing it. Haiku can be the perfect form for kids to dip into poetry.
That's kinda what I'm thinking but it won't end up that way haha. Yeah I love haiku in between prose! Kids enjoy the challenge. Can't wait to see how it turns out. I might even share some here.