Are you witty and quick? Then you'll love the limerick!

To introduce learners to the limerick, I begin this class with images of Ireland, believed to be the home of the hilarious limerick. During this visual presentation, I encourage learners to respond to the images they see and to share their own impressions with the group. After presenting the fabled history of the limerick, I demonstrate the rhythm and meter of a limerick and share funny examples. As a group, we work together to identify...