In his time he was a reformer. He thought the haiku form had become too formulaic and recommended basing its composition on the 'sketch from life' technique. Shiki died in 1902. In Hanabi , passing reference is made to the fact that haiku traditionally include a reference to a season. The Shiki haiku on the Internet are organised according to the seasons.
Students require only a basic knowledge of the haiku form.
The student worksheet can be printed.