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Scholars are lucky to stretch their poetry writing muscles with a activity that challenges them to compose two limericks—one about a boy and the other about a dog.
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Instructional Ideas
- Locate The Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear to read aloud, or for pupils to browse other poems when time permits
- Create a poetry corner for writers to share their poems with their peers, encourage class members to use proper audience behavior
- Publish and display limericks on large, paper shamrocks to add a festive flair to your St. Patrick's Day celebration
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be familiar with rhyming words
- Requires a class-set of copies
Pros
- Provides space to write directly on the page
- Offers a detailed description and an example limerick for learners to reference
Cons
- None