Study Notes on Haiku and Tanka Poetry

Overview of Haiku and Tanka in Filipino Literature

Maikling Balik-aral

  • Review of previous discussions related to poetic elements and their importance in writing haiku.

TUGON-TANONG

  • Questions concerning the importance of poetic elements in haiku writing:

    1. Ano ang kahalagahan ng mga elemento ng tula sa pagsulat ng haiku?

    • Salient elements such as imagery, emotion, and form are crucial in conveying the poet's sentiments effectively through haiku.

    1. Bakit binibigyang halaga ng mga Hapon ang kalikasan at buhay ng tao sa pagsulat ng haiku?

    • Japanese culture emphasizes a deep connection with nature and human experiences, often utilizing these themes to reflect on broader existential concepts.

    1. Ano ang itinuturo sa mga Pilipino ng pagsulat ng haiku? Paano ito pinahahalagahan ng mga Pilipino sa kasalukuyan?

    • Offers insight into cultural identity and the value of concise expression in art forms. Haiku serves as a medium to appreciate simplicity in communication.

    1. Paano mo maipamamalas ang pagpapahalaga sa buhay at pangangalaga sa kalikasan sa kasalukuyang kalagayan ng ating bansa?

    • Engaging in sustainable practices and promoting awareness of environmental issues through art and poetry.

Paglinang sa Kahalagahan sa Pagkatuto sa Aralin

  • Development focus on the importance of learning about tanka and its integration into Filipino poetry.

LARAWANALISIS

  • Questions regarding the representation of love:

    1. Paano ipinakikita ang pag-ibig sa isang tao?

    • Exploration of emotions and personal connections depicted through various forms of literature and art.

    1. Ano-anong bagay ang maaring iugnay na may simbolismo ng pag-ibig o pagmamahal - positibo at negatibo?

    • Discussion on symbols like hearts, flowers, and contrasting depictions of love through different perspectives.

    1. Paano mo mailalarawan ang iyong nararamdamang pag-ibig sa isang tao?

    • Personal exploration of feelings towards a loved one articulated through poetry.

    1. Saang anyo ng panitikan maaaring ilapat ang nararamdamang pag-ibig?

    • Application in forms such as tanka, haiku, and other poetic expressions.

Paghawan ng Bokabolaryo sa Nilalaman ng Aralin

  • Exercises that involve matching the connotation of words to their respective denotations based on sentences.

Denotasyon at Konotasyon

  • Denotasyon (Denotation):

    • The literal or primary meaning of a word, as found in dictionaries, indicating specific, direct, and objective meanings.

  • Konotasyon (Connotation):

    • The personal meaning or implication of a word based on emotion, experience, or culture; it is subjective and can alter with context or interpretation.

Halimbawa ng Denotasyon at Konotasyon

  1. Asong (Dog):

    • Denotation: A type of animal domesticated by humans.

    • Connotation: Friend, loyal, guard.

  2. Puso (Heart):

    • Denotation: An organ in the human body that pumps blood.

    • Connotation: Love, emotion, feeling.

  3. Bahay (House):

    • Denotation: A structure for human habitation.

    • Connotation: Family, shelter, love.

  4. Bituin (Star):

    • Denotation: A luminous point in the night sky.

    • Connotation: Hope, guidance, dreams.

  5. Ahas (Snake):

    • Denotation: A venomous reptile.

    • Connotation: Traitor, deceitful.

Getting to Know You

  • Activity: Choose the connotation of the meaning of words displayed in a list.

Kaugnay na Paksa 1: Kaligirang Pangkasaysayan ng Tanka

  • Allan A. Ortiz on Tanka:

    • Tanka is a poetic form consisting of five lines, originating in the 8th century.

    • The earliest Tanka is found in Manyoshu ("Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves"), which contains approximately 4,500 poems, with 90% being tanka.

History of Tanka

  • During the emergence of Manyoshu, Japanese poets began to value their language through emotional expression. Initially, poets wrote in Chinese, as Japanese lacked a writing system.

  • From the 5th to 8th centuries, a unique Japanese writing system called Kana was developed from Chinese characters to represent Japanese sounds.

Meaning and Structure of Tanka

  • "Tanka" translates to "short song." It is filled with emotion and typically expresses thoughts or feelings.

  • Common themes include change, loneliness, and love. Aristocrats used tanka for playful composition, creating poetic exchanges with multiple participants.

  • Formatting in tanka consists of 31 syllables distributed across five lines, often structured as:

    • 5-7-5-7-7

    • 7-5-7-5-5

    • Other variations maintaining a total of 31 syllables.

Examples of Tanka

  • Example of Tanka:

    • Araw na mulat

    • (5) Sa may gintong palayan - (7)
      Ngayong taglagas - (5)
      'Di ko alam kung kelan - (7)
      Puso ay titigil na - (7)

    • This tanka was written by Empress Iwa no Hime, reflecting her emotional turmoil regarding unreciprocated love.

  • Another Tanka Example:

    • Sa Murasaki

    • (5) Ang bukid ng palasyo - (7)
      Pagpumunta ka - (5)
      'Wag ka sanang makita - (7)
      Na kumakaway sa’kin - (7)

    • Written in the 7th century by Princess Nukata, dedicated to her former husband.

  • Additional Tanka Examples:

    • Tanging-Yaman

    • Ating Ingatan (5)
      Yaman ng Kalikasan (7)
      Puno’t halaman (5)
      Ating pinagkukunan (7)
      Pagkain at tahanan (7)

    • Pagbabago

    • Kung dati’y walang gulo (7)
      Bakit nagbago (5)
      Mga taong nanakop (7)
      Dulot ay takot (5)
      Sa lahat ng kasakop (7)

    • Tiwala

    • Aking binigay,
      Ingatan sanang tunay,
      Ito'y pundasyon sa tatag ng relasyon
      sa mahabang panahon.

Pagproseso ng Pag-unawa

  • Reflection and processing activity regarding the lesson.

Individual PETA #2

  • Task: Create/write two distinct Tanka poems on different themes, following guidelines of brief typewriting, with the option to include designs and handwritten elements.