Justice in Jest: Limericks for a Peaceful World

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Creative Writing
Grades 5-8
30-60 Minutes

Materials Needed

  • • Paper or notebooks
  • • Pens/pencils
  • • Whiteboard or large chart paper
  • • Markers

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

You can find an introduction to Goal 16, as well as the Targets & Indicators, Objectives, and Action Planning Resources on the Goal overview page.

See Goal 16 Overview
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Introduce limerick as 5-line poem with AABBA rhyme scheme. Explain rhythm (clap/tap out bouncy feel). Show sample limerick with labeled rhyme scheme. Introduce Global Goal 16 and using humor for serious topics.

1

Think About Funny Situations

Think about funny situations (unfair sharing, disagreeing on rules).
2

Identify Challenge/Problem

Identify the challenge/problem.
3

Find Funny/Clever Solution

Find funny/clever solution. Connect fairness and justice with lighthearted, imaginative approach.
1

Write Lines 1-2

Class writes limericks together line by line. Volunteers provide lines 1-2 (A rhymes).
2

Write Lines 3-4

Class writes lines 3-4 (B rhymes).
3

Write Line 5

Volunteer provides line 5 (A rhyme). Write multiple limericks on different Global Goal 16 themes.
Discuss:
  • What was the most challenging part of writing limericks?
  • Which limerick was most memorable?
  • How does humor make Global Goal 16 message easier to understand?
  • How did working together feel like teamwork?

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