Acadia National Park - Haiku Reading by Acadia Writer-in-Residence Brad Bennett

The video features a teacher sharing haiku poems inspired by nature during their residency. The haiku are divided into sections based on locations: Sundew Trail, other Schoodic sites, and miscellaneous Acadia moments. The teacher describes the inspiration behind each poem, highlighting the beauty and tranquility of the natural surroundings.

What natural feature does the speaker describe as a 'writer's paradise'?

• A mountain peak

• A forest trail

• A beach

• A riverbank

What phenomenon is described as 'spin drift' in the haikus?

• A type of bird

• A wave crest

• A cloud formation

• A forest breeze

Which animal is mentioned in the haikus as being observed during a foggy morning?

• A porcupine

• A fox

• A deer

• A rabbit

What activity is described as having a rhythm on the Jordan Pond boardwalk?

• Cycling

• Running

• Dancing

• Walking

What is the significance of the 'first star at dusk' in the haikus?

• It represents a moment of reflection

• It marks the end of a journey

• It symbolizes hope

• It signifies the start of a new day

What does the speaker reflect on in the final haiku about the sun and pink granite cliffs?

• The harshness of the landscape

• The beauty of the sunset

• The continuity of nature

• The mystery of the ocean

What is the nickname for a cormorant mentioned in the haikus?

• Pelican

• Heron

• Gull

• Shag