Limericks & Ballad

By Adrose, Monyet, Syafiq

What is Limerick?
A limerick is a humorous poem first documented in
1898.
It has a very specific format.
To qualify as a true limerick, it must have five lines.
The first, second and fifth line all rhyme with each
other.
They have three feet with three syllables each.
The third and fourth lines also rhyme with each other
and have two feet and three syllables.
Popularized by Edward Lear

Limericks
There was a young man from Dealing
Who caught the bus for Ealing.
It said on the door
Don't spit on the floor
So he jumped up and spat on the ceiling
There was a young man from Dundee,
Got stung on the leg with a wasp
When asked if it hurt
He said no not a bit
It can do it again if it likes!

There was an old man from Milan,

Whose limericks never would scan.
When told this was so,
He said, 'yes, I know.
'But I always try to get as many syllables into
the last line as I possibly can.
There once was a lass in the staffroom...
who found a long and thin broom
she waved it about
with a scream and a shout
and cleaned up the whole of her classroom..

Why Limerick is suitable to be used

in ESL classroom?
They're fun for children to learn, recite and to write.
Pronunciation of words is practiced.
Some limericks contain moral values.
Make learning English as a fun learning experience
(motivation).
Students will be able to enjoy English language learning
session.
They may be able to relate with their everyday situations.
Encourage the students to actively involved in class.