Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Creating a ransom haiku

Creating a ransom haiku provides students with a much needed outlet for creativity. It doesn't completely satisfy their need to create, but it does provide an outlet. Students are free to converse while they create their haiku, thus students are able to collaborate and share ideas. I like the ransom haiku, because it combines motor skills with their creativity: students must manipulate scissors. I like the length of a haiku also. It's just right for the secondary language arts classroom.

How is creating a ransom haiku different than writing a traditional haiku? Is it better or worse and why is it better or worse? Please answer these questions in a paragraph. Reflect on the experience: likes, dislikes, suggestions, criticisms etc.