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Nursery Rhyme Writing - Workbook for Students
What is a Nursery Rhyme? A nursery rhyme is a short, fun, and often silly poem that is easy to remember. It’s usually meant for children, with simple words and rhythms. Nursery rhymes often include playful ideas, animals, or actions! --- Step 1: Understand the Structure Nursery rhymes often follow a rhythmic pattern, with a simple rhyme scheme (like AABB or ABAB). They can be funny, silly, or tell a short story! --- Step 2: Pick a Topic Choose something fun to write about. Here are some ideas: - Animals (like cats, dogs, or pigs). - Everyday activities (like jumping, playing, or eating). - Nature (like rain, sun, or stars). Write your topic here: My Topic: _______________________________________ --- Step 3: Create a Rhythm Nursery rhymes have a simple rhythm. Here’s a fun pattern you can follow: Line 1: Introduction or a simple idea. Line 2: Rhyming word that matches the first. Line 3: A second idea or action. Line 4: A fun ending that rhymes with the first two lines. --- Step 4: Plan Your Rhyme Line 1: Write a line introducing your topic or idea. Example: “The cat ran fast.” My Line 1: _______________________________________ Line 2: Write a line that rhymes with line 1. Example: “It ran past the grass.” My Line 2: _______________________________________ Line 3: Write a second action or idea related to your topic. Example: “The dog chased behind.” My Line 3: _______________________________________ Line 4: Write an ending that rhymes with the previous lines. Example: “But the cat was too fast to find.” My Line 4: _______________________________________ --- Step 5: Write Your Final Nursery Rhyme Now put your four lines together! My Nursery Rhyme: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ --- Step 6: Illustrate Your Nursery Rhyme Draw a picture that goes with your rhyme! --- Example Nursery Rhyme Topic: A Cat The cat ran fast, It ran past the grass. The dog chased behind, But the cat was too fast to find. --- Bonus Challenge Write your own nursery rhyme with a different topic! Try using animals, weather, or things you love. |
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