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Diamante Poem Writing Worksheet

Build a Diamante Poem

A diamante is a seven-line poem arranged like a diamond. Each line has a set word pattern. The first and last nouns can be contrasting topics or closely related topics.

Line 1: one noun naming the first topic

Line 2: two adjectives describing the first topic

Line 3: three -ing verbs linked to the first topic

Line 4: two nouns linked to the first topic, then two nouns linked to the last topic

Line 5: three -ing verbs linked to the last topic

Line 6: two adjectives describing the last topic

Line 7: one noun naming a contrasting or related topic

Read a model poem

Rain Cool, steady Drumming, falling, splashing Puddles, clouds, sunshine, rainbows Glowing, spreading, appearing Bright, colourful Sunshine

Plan your poem

Choose two topics that contrast or connect. Collect words for each one, then use your ideas to fill the seven-line pattern.

1.Write two contrasting or closely related topics for your diamante poem.

2.For your first topic, list three adjectives, three -ing verbs and two related nouns.

3.For your last topic, list three adjectives, three -ing verbs and two related nouns.

Write your diamante

Use your plan to write a seven-line poem. Follow the word pattern shown above and arrange each line so the poem widens towards the middle and narrows again.

4.Write your seven-line diamante poem. Include one noun on line 1, two adjectives on line 2, three -ing verbs on line 3, four nouns on line 4, three -ing verbs on line 5, two adjectives on line 6 and one noun on line 7.

5.Tick each statement that is true of your finished poem: ☐ My poem has seven lines. ☐ Line 1 has one noun; line 2 has two adjectives; line 3 has three -ing verbs; line 4 has two nouns for each topic; line 5 has three -ing verbs; line 6 has two adjectives; and line 7 has one noun. ☐ Lines 1–3 link to my first topic. ☐ Lines 5–7 link to my last topic. ☐ The -ing verbs make sense for their topics.