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Diamante Poetry Writing

Explore how words can move from one idea to its opposite, then plan and write your own seven-line diamante poem. A diamante poem is shaped like a diamond. You may choose your own subjects or use the example pair: storm and sunshine.

Read a model poem

STORM Wild, noisy Rumbling, pouring, rushing Clouds, thunder, sunshine, warmth Glowing, spreading, brightening Golden, gentle SUNSHINE This model moves from a storm to sunshine. The fourth line brings together words connected to both subjects.

1.How many lines are in the model diamante poem, and what shape do the lines make?

2.In the model, name the two adjectives describing the storm and the two adjectives describing sunshine.

3.Which word completes this line-3 pattern in a diamante: three words ending in -ing? A) thunder, B) rushing, C) cloudy.

thunder
rushing
cloudy

4.Which line of the model poem connects the two subjects by including words related to both storm and sunshine?

5.In the model poem, is “glowing” a noun, an adjective, or an -ing verb? Explain what it suggests sunshine is doing.

Plan your poem

Choose two subjects that contrast or change into one another. Ideas: day and night, land and sea, winter and summer, or a seed and a flower. Build your poem with this pattern: line 1—one subject noun; line 2—two adjectives for the first subject; line 3—three -ing verbs linked to the first subject; line 4—four nouns, two linked to each subject; line 5—three -ing verbs linked to the second subject; line 6—two adjectives for the second subject; line 7—the second subject noun.

6.Choose two subjects for your diamante. Write one at the beginning and one at the end of your poem. Example: seed and flower.

7.For your chosen subjects, brainstorm two adjectives and three -ing verbs for the first subject, then two adjectives and three -ing verbs for the second subject. Make each word fit its subject.

8.Write four nouns for line 4 of your poem: two linked to your first subject and two linked to your second subject. For seed and flower, “soil, shell, stem, petals” could work.

Use your plan to write a seven-line poem. Check the word pattern, use commas between words on the same line, and read the poem aloud to see how it moves from the first subject to the second.

9.Choose one word in your poem that creates a strong picture or feeling. Explain why it is a good choice, or replace it with a more vivid word and explain your change.