Limericks

Limericks are humorous and clever poems that rely on a strict rhyme scheme. The poem is five lines long. The first line, second line, and fifth line rhyme and the third and fourth lines rhyme. This creates a aabba rhyme scheme. These poems often take the form of a story and are usually funny. ​

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Here are some ideas to get you started: 

• Write about your day.​

• Write about an embarrassing memory.​

• Write about your pet.​

• Write about the weather.​

• Write about your favorite animal.​

• Write about a dream you had.​