Add a little fun and fancy to English language arts with an activity that challenges scholars to write a limerick. Authors follow five rules in order to compose an original poem that contains a specific rhyme scheme. 

Concepts

poetry, poetry writing, Writing, limericks, rhymes, rhyming, rhyming words, rhythm, rhyme schemes

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite learners to read their original work to the class
• Assign the poem during English language arts center rotations; have the link open and direct pupils to write their limerick in one center, and assist as needed 

Classroom Considerations

• Participants should be able to rhyme words 
• The plan can be led in a direct instruction format or read and followed by class members independently 

Pros

• Offers tricks to make writing easier 
• Includes several examples 
• Promotes continued writing for practice 

Cons

• Example poems are typed in a light colored font

Common Core

W.3.4 W.4.4 W.5.4 W.6.4 W.7.4 W.8.4