Exploring how rhyme and rhythm works in Poetic Limericks , then in pairs, writing their own limericks. Teacher defines and explains rhythm and rhyme. Teacher gives the class a limerick. In pairs, class write their own limerick. The same approach can be taken to sonnets .
Students warm up with appropriate drama game .
The teacher leads students in a movement exercise. The teacher leads the students in movement exercise that concentrates on the movement of weather, seasons, animal and plant life. Students divide into groups of 4-5. As a group they explore two poems with movement images. Teacher brings class together for oral feedback of group discussion.