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:
- Limerick
Template(4. Limerick Template).
- Rhyming
Resources:
- RhymeZone:
https://www.rhymezone.com/
- Poetry
Games Limerick Generator: https://www.poetrygames.org/poetry-machine/poetry-25.php
Lesson Outline:
- Introduction
(5 mins):
Limerick Videos Primary
Teaching Video:
- "Limerick
Tutorial -- How to Write a Limerick" (3:45) https://youtu.be/x40zA8eiye8?si=_gRI5MohO5nj-Py7
- Supplementary
Videos:
- "Introduction
to Limericks" (2:15) https://youtu.be/-kNh_00egwo?si=zmfMGXDCWOqQVFSh
"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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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