Limericks are a great writing assignment for St. Patrick's Day, National Poetry Month in April, National Limerick Day (May 12), reviewing novels or units of study, or just for fun! They fit into the British literature curriculum because English writer Edward Lear made them popular, but they can support learning in any class! This resource includes: A handout with historical information about the origins of limericks and examples from Edward Lear's The Book of Nonsense, which popularized the form, along with examples of limericks based popular works of literature. A template with a brief prewriting exercise, space for an illustration, and lines for the limerick with guidance about content, syllable count, and rhyme scheme. A rubric that reinforces the instructions in the template. (Includes one version with point values and one without.) Tips for teachers about different ways to assign limericks. You can use this resource to assign students to write one limerick or multiple about any topic you like! Other resources you may find helpful: British Literature Mega-Bundle Sherlock Holmes Unit Bundle Beowulf Boast Poem Assignment World War I Poetry Bundle Related blog post: Try a humor unit (especially at the end of the school year!) Keep in touch with BritLitWit! Blog Instagram Pinterest Facebook
