This tutorial focuses on different aspects of poetry: definitions, types of poetry with examples, and how to read, write, and analyze poetry. It includes three videos: a YouTube video of "El Guante" performing a free verse poem, a...

This resource explains how to approach an analysis of a poem. It discusses assumptions people may have, the importance of reading it closely before analyzing it, looking at the stanza structure, the type of poem, the sound patterns,...

This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage learners in writing limerick poems. An example of a limerick poem is provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.

In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider Edward Lear, Limericks, and Nonsense: A Little Nonsense. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.

This site gives a good description of limerick. Features details about the rhyme scheme and the different forms of limericks. References to the bawdy nature of this verse form.

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book More Nonsense by Edward Lear (1888), a book of illustrated nonsense limerick poems.

A brief explanation of the structure of a limerick. Includes an example and links a Brainpop video as an example. Site also contains a link to a You-Tube video.

Defines limericks and shows an example.

This site tells what a limerick is and, gives a few instructions on how to write one. It also includes info on the traditions of the limerick.

A learning module that includes twenty-two links to videos, pictures, weblinks, charts, and activities about different types of poetry including couplet, cinquain, acrostic, diamante, limerick, free verse, lyric, narrative, concrete, and...

A twelve-part learning module with links to images, videos, and texts to use while learning about limericks.

Explores poetry terms and the different types of poetry.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces several types of poetry, gives the elements and examples of each type. The types of poetry include color poetry, limericks, free verse, and couplets.

Move the five limerick parts into the correct order to create a completed poem. After three examples, students are encouraged to write their own limerick.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches the poetry form of a limerick. Students determine the characteristics by analyzing sample limericks for rhyming pattern, line length and stressed syllables. As assessment,...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces a variety of poem types to students. It contains various forms of poetry with example poems.

An excellent resource for learning about the different forms and devices used in poetry. Each item is linked to its own page which has examples of its use. Many of the pages have videos of authors reading their poems, and some have...

Part 2 of this tutorial on limerick writing demonstrates the importance of form (meter and rhyme) in limerick poetry using the exemplary and amusing work of Edward Lear.

Come and check out this incredible resource from the University of Oregon. This site features links to creative-writing for poetry and fiction, as well as other teacher resources.

This site offers the text and audio of the limerick "The Floating Old Man" by Edward Lear. You can listen to the poem online or download it.

This site offers the text and audio of the limerick "There Was a Young Lady of Norway" by Edward Lear. You can listen to the poem online or download it.

[This site offers the text and audio of the limerick "There Was an Old Man in a Tree" by Edward Lear. You can listen to the poem online or download it.

This site offers the text and the audio of the poem "There Was an Old Man of Dee-side" by Edward Lear. You can listen to the poem online or download it.

This site features the text and audio of the poem "There Was an Old Man of Dumbree" by Edward Lear. You can listen to the poem online or download it.