Limericks

 

For students who are absent our class video on limericks:

 

https://share.synthesia.io/7ef6ef6c-c8c4-466f-ae3b-2f6576475686

 

Lesson Plan 2: Limerick Poetry (40 minutes)

Learning Intentions:

  • Understand the structure and rhyming pattern of a Limerick (AABBA).
  • Use humour, puns, and nonsense words to create engaging Limericks.
  • Syllable guide lines 7-10 for the first  two and last line
  •  And lines 3 & 4   try 5- 7 syllables

Success Criteria:

  • I can write a Limerick with the correct rhyme and rhythm.
  • I can incorporate humour and playful language in my poem.

Australian Curriculum Links:

Language Strand:

  • AC9E5LA03: Text organization and language features
  • AC9E5LA08: Sound devices and imagery examination

Literature Strand:

  • AC9E5LE02: Literary text analysis
  • AC9E5LE04: Sound device experimentation
  • AC9E5LE05: Figurative language creation

Literacy Strand:

  • AC9E5LY04: Comprehension strategies
  • AC9E5LY07: Planning and presentation

 

Materials:

 

Lesson Outline:

  1. Introduction (5 mins):

Limerick Videos Primary Teaching Video:

  1. Supplementary Videos:

"Beginner Friendly Tutorial" by Ms. Dorismond (4:30) https://youtu.be/QaNQM4zmr00?si=eiGeMoZkhzdUnJbI

    • Discuss the AABBA rhyme pattern and share examples of fun, humorous Limericks.
  1. Warm-Up Game (5 mins):
    • Play a rhyming game where students quickly think of as many rhymes as possible for a given word (e.g., "cat," "dog").
    • Briefly introduce the PoetryGames Limerick Generator and Rhymzone
  2. Guided Practice (10 mins):
    • Collaborate on writing a class Limerick, emphasising humour and playful language.
    • Encourage students to suggest rhymes and help form the structure together.
  3. Independent Writing (15 mins):
    • Students write their Limericks using the Limerick Template.
    • Differentiation: Offer rhyming word banks and puns for students needing extra support. Advanced students can write two Limericks or experiment with complex rhymes.
  4. Wrap-Up (5 mins):
    • Students pair up, share their Limericks, and vote on the funniest one to share with the class.
    • Provide feedback and encourage positive reinforcement.

Assessment:

  • Evaluate Limericks using the Poetry Rubric, focusing on rhyme accuracy, creativity, and use of playful language.

Challenge Question:

  • What makes a rhyme funny, and how can you use this to make your Limerick more engaging?

Exit Ticket:

  • Write one new word you used in your Limerick and why you chose it.

Teacher Self-Reflection:

  • Were students able to follow the AABBA structure?
  • Did they use humour effectively, and how could this be improved in future lessons?
  • Were the interactive tools helpful, or should alternative resources be explored?

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