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Learning Targets: Analyze how the parts of a limerick fit into its overall structure and work together to develop theme. Rehearse a limerick and present a practiced oral interpretation of the poem, demonstrating command of rhyme, rhythm, inflection and rate. Success Criteria: I can explain the structure of a limerick I can explain the parts of a limerick I can analyze the parts of a limerick I can analyze how the parts of a limerick make up the structure I can analyze the structure of a limerick I can identify the theme of a limerick I can analyze how the parts of a limerick and its structure work to develop a theme
Learning Targets & Success Criteria- 1 minute
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A limerick is a light-hearted 5-line poem with a distinctive rhythm. The first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other, and the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other. Limericks are often humorous and sometimes naughty! The 1st, 2nd, and 5th lines usually have 7-9 syllables. The 3rd and 4th lines usually have 5-7 syllables. (shorter than the rhyming lines)
What is a Limerick?- 2 minutes
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Limerick: a five-line poem that has a specific rhyme and meter pattern, typically with an AABBA rhyme scheme and a lighthearted or humorous tone. Rhyme: the repetition of similar sounds at the end of two or more words. Meter: the rhythm o f a poem created by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. Rate: the speed at which a speaker delivers words. Inflection: the emphasis a speaker places on words through changes in pitch or volume.
Concepts: 2 minutes
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In the 17th century, limericks were mostly used to poke fun at public figures and authority figures. Limericks were originally known as 'a line of merry measure' and were often sung as a type of Irish folk song. Limericks were popularized by Edward Lear, who was an English author and poet.
Did you know? 1 minute
5. Poll
30 seconds
What is a limerick? 30 seconds
- A humorous poem with five lines
- A serious poem with ten lines
- A sad poem with seven lines
6. Poll
60 seconds
How many syllables are in the first, second, and fifth line of a limerick? 30 seconds
- Eight or nine syllables
- Five or six syllables
- Seven or eight syllables
7. Open question
180 seconds
What is the rhyme scheme and structure of a limerick? - 2 minutes
8. Word cloud
120 seconds
What elements of a limerick do you think contribute to its overall structure and theme? - 2 minutes
9. Drawings
390 seconds
Brain break: Draw a unicorn mixed with a fish swimming in a fishbowl
10. Slide
60 seconds
There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, "It is just as I feared!-- Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!"
A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear- Teacher Read- 2 minutes (discuss how to read it with inflections, tone, punctuation, etc)
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There was an Old Man with a nose, Who said, "If you choose to suppose That my nose is too long, You are certainly wrong!" That remarkable Man with a nose.
A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear- Student Read (1 minute)
12. Slide
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There was an Old Man on a hill, Who seldom, if ever, stood still; He ran up and down, In his Grandmother's gown, Which adorned that Old Man on a hill.
A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear- Student Read (1 minute)
13. Slide
60 seconds
There was a Young Lady who chin Resembled the point of a pin; So she had it made sharp, And purchased a harp, And played several tunes with her chin.
A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear- Students read with partner (1 minute)
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There was an Old Man of Kilkenny, Who never had more than a penny; He spent all that money In onions and honey, That wayward Old Man of Kilkenny.
A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear- Students read with partner (1 minute)
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60 seconds
There was an Old Man in a boat, Who said, "I'm afloat! I'm afloat!" When they said, "No! you ain't!" He was ready to faint, That unhappy Old Man in a boat.
A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear- Students read with partner (1 minute)
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60 seconds
There was an old man from Nantucket, Who kept all his cash in a bucket. His daughter named Nan Ran away with a man And as for the bucket, Nantucket.
A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear- Teacher read (1 minute)
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60 seconds
A context clue is...... Context clues can help with..... From the text we know... The context clues from the text tells us...
On whiteboards... Who took the bucket? Discuss: How do you know? How do context clues help you figure out the play on words in the last line? (Think-Pair-Share) - 5 minutes
18. Word cloud
120 seconds
Think back to the title of the collection, "A Book of Nonsense,"- what does the title tell you about the theme of the limericks? What details in the limericks relate to the title? (2 minutes)
19. Open question
120 seconds
How do meter and rhythm affect the mood of these limericks? (2 minutes)
20. Poll
30 seconds
After reading all seven limericks, would you call their writing style formal or informal? (30 seconds)
- Formal
- Informal
21. Open question
180 seconds
What is the writer's attitude toward the subject of each limerick? Do all the limericks have the same tone? Think-Pair-Share! (2 minutes)
22. Drawings
960 seconds
Task: Create a limerick poem with a partner using the following words: castle, knight, dragon, princess. You will then record yourselves performing the limerick after practicing. REMEMBER: THIS SHOULD BE FUNNY!!! 15 minutes to work on limericks and record videos Clues: • A limerick is a type of poem that has five lines. • It follows a specific rhythm and rhyme pattern. • The first, second and fifth lines rhyme with each other and have 7-9 syllables. The 3rd and 4th lines have 5-7 syllables. In pairs: A. Research limerick poems and discuss the format. B. Create a limerick with the given words. C. Record a Video
23. Slide
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If time is left: share the videos and limericks!
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