Let's write limericks!

1. But what is a limerick exactly?

Edward Lear Limericks.mp3

WS_Limericks.pptx

-> Listen and read some of Edward Lear's limericks

-> Match each poem with the corresponding illustration (cf worksheet)

-> Highlight the rhymes

-> Count the syllables in each line

TRAINING TIME:  In pairs, choose a poem, and repeat it outloud with your partner. Feeling the rhythm? Well, now: your turn to write one with your European Partners.

More of Edward Lear's poems here and here

2. How to write a limerick?

For more detailed explanations: follow these instructions and advice.

3. Write your collaborative limerick HERE

READ the instructions before starting writing.