DIAMANTE

Diamante 7 line poem Not rhyming Contrast poem (opposites: happy/sad) Diamond shape Two different subjects that meet in the middle

Pattern Line 1: one word, subject of poem (Noun #1) Line 2: two words, adjectives describing subject (Noun #1) Line 3: three words, -ing verbs (Noun #1) Line 4: four words related to subject: 2 for Noun # 1, then 2 for Noun#2) *For lines 5-7, describe opposite/antonym of subject Line 5: three words, -ing verbs (Noun #2) Line 6: two words, adjectives (Noun 2) Line 7: one word, opposite/antonym of subject in Line 1 (Noun #2)

Example: Snowsuit Heavy, colorful Pulling, crying, falling Toddler, robot, outerwear, boots Splashing, covering, repelling Slippery, yellow Raincoat

Example: Icicle Pointy, solid Hanging, breaking, falling Stalactite, crystal, precipitation, droplet Melting, splashing, reflecting Liquid, slippery Puddle

Example: Prey Agile, stunned Darting, searching, hiding hunted, target, camouflage, hunter Positioning, stalking, pouncing Swift, stealthy Predator

Example Hibernation Long, Sleepy Waiting, Resting, Dreaming Grizzly, Cave, Sky, Monarch Soaring, Moving, Searching Difficult, Hungry Migration

Example Blizzard Blustery, Dangerous Falling, Drifting, Blinding Whiteout, Storm, Marshmallows, Flame Blazing, Roaring, Singing Toasty, Comfortable Fireplace