The Elements of a Limerick

Expected Outcomes

Stage 3
Unit 1 Assignment 1
Unit 2 Assignment 1

Stage 4 Academic
Unit 1 Assignment 6

DescriptionPen and Paper Method

1. Discuss with the students or have the students do research on the elements of a limerick. In the blackline master, Limerick Elements, one will find information about limericks.

2. In the discussion or the notes, mention should be given to the form, rhyming scheme, number of syllables, meter, rhythm, and accented syllables used in a limerick.

Sub-skills Needed:

1. Research strategies
2. Note taking strategies

Materials Needed

1. Research tools

2. A copy of the blackline master, Limerick Elements, to be used as a reference


Resources

http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/
~leslieob/limericks.html

Computer IntegrationComputer Integration

The students will use the word processing program to create their notes on the elements of limericks. The students may choose any method they wish for note taking. Therefore, there are many different possibilities; For example, if using the Cornell Method of note taking, the students may choose to use the Table or Columns features. If the students use the Mapping Method of note taking, then they may want to use the features on the Draw toolbar to create their notes.

The students may also do research on the Internet to find information about limericks or to find other limericks.

See Computer Curriculum Guide:

Start Microsoft Word Section One, Pg. 1
Enter Text in a Document Section One, Pg. 11
Check Spelling and Grammar Section One, Pg. 18
Apply Bold, Italic or Underline Section Two, Pg. 5
Change Font, Font Sizes, and Colours Section Two, Pg.15
Draw Objects Using the Drawing Tools Section Three, Pg. 1
Save a Document Section One, Pg. 13
Preview and Print a Document Section One, Pg. 14

Evaluation

General Rubrics and Checklists

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