Limericks - Worksheet

This worksheet is a creative English resource designed to help students craft their own limericks, a form of poetry known for its strict rhyme scheme and rhythm. The task encourages learners to fill in the blanks of a limerick template, paying close attention to the syllable count and following the colour-coded rhyme pattern provided. A word bank is offered to aid in the process, featuring a selection of words such as 'Peru', 'Greece', 'shoe', 'piece', 'red', and 'smile', among others. Students have the option to use these words or come up with their own to complete the limerick, which consists of five lines with specific syllable requirements: the first, second, and fifth lines must have between 8-10 syllables, while the third and fourth lines should have between 5-6 syllables.

The worksheet serves as a guide for students to understand the structure of limericks, which includes the rhyming pattern where the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other, and the third and fourth lines share a different rhyme. Additional word banks are provided in subsequent iterations of the worksheet, offering alternative words like 'China', 'cheese', 'miner', and 'sneeze' to inspire students' creativity. The worksheet prompts students to consider who the limerick is about, where the character is from, the funny consequence of their actions, and other details that will bring the limerick to life. This engaging activity not only teaches the mechanics of limerick writing but also encourages students to play with language and have fun with poetry.