Diamante Poems

What is it? A poem about opposites It is in the shape of a diamond The first and last lines are opposite!

What does it look like? Cat clever, cuddly crouching, pouncing, purring meow, feline, canine, bark running, sniffing, yelping loveable, smart Dog

Example Winter Frosty, bright Skiing, snow ball, fighting, sledding Icicles, snowflakes, vacation family Swimming, sun tanning, sweltering Hot, sunny Summer

Diamante Poem Brainstorm Think about things that are the opposite. Make a list of at least 10 opposite pairs. For example: Cat & Dog, Boy & Girl, Teacher & Student, Up & Down Pick your favorite opposite pair. This will be the subject of your poem. Start making a list of words you associate with these two opposite things!

Diamante Poem Rules First: Number your paper from 1-7 (skip lines in between) Lines 1 and Line 7: Think of two interesting words that are opposite. Write one on the first line and one on the last line. Line 2: Think of words that describe the noun in line 1. Pick two and write them down. Line 3: Write down three –ing verbs that describe line 1. Line 4: Write down two nouns that describe line 1. Next, write down two nouns that describe line 7. (This is where the opposite part begins) Line 5: Write down three –ing verbs that describe line 7. Line 6: Think of words that describe the noun in line 7. Pick two and write them down.