GPS  ELA4W2c. Creates an organizing structure. PLO  Students will create a graphic organizer that will assist in creating a diamante poem.

 A diamante poem is shaped like a diamond with seven lines  Line 1: one word (subject/noun that is contrasting to line 7)  Line 2: two words (adjectives) that describe line 1  Line 3: three words (action verbs

 Line 4: four words (nouns) first 2 words relate to line 1 last 2 words relate to line 7  Line 5: three words (action verbs) that relate to line 7  Line 6: two words (adjectives) that describe line 7  Line 7: one word ( subject/noun that is contrasting to line 1)

 In this stage begin to organize your ideas to write.  Using a graphic organizer as an aide is quite helpful. It will help organize ideas and assist brainstorming.

Subject:_____________________ Synonyms/ Antonyms Subjects/ Nouns Action Words Adjectives Erika Faulkner, Valdosta State University, ECED 4300 A, Fall 09, Dr. Root

 Luckas. (n.d.). Retrieved October 25, 2009, from Pizzazz! Diamante Petry: amantes.html am

Man-Woman #1 by Lukacs (male) Man Brilliant, perfect Working, learning, earning Beer, car, mirror, make-up Speaking, speaking, speaking Furious, exhausted Woman

 Using class collaboration, students and teacher, will complete a graphic organizer together.

 Students will create their own graphic organizers for a diamante poem.

 GPS: ELA4W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.  PLO: Students will complete draft of a diamante poem on the subjects of vacation and school.

 A diamante poem has 7 lines and is shaped like a diamond.  Line 1: one word (subject/noun that is contrasting to line 7)  Line 2: two words (adjectives) that describe line 1  Line 3: three words (action verbs) that relate to line 1

 Line 4: four words (nouns) first 2 words relate to line 1 last 2 words relate to line 7  Line 5: three words (action verbs) that relate to line 7  Line 6: two words (adjectives) that describe line 7  Line 7: one word ( subject/noun that is contrasting to line 1)

 In each section of your prewriting graphic organizer you will need to decide which words you want to use in your diamante poem.  Look at the words on your prewriting graphic organizer and put them into the appropriate locations in the diamante poetry organizer.

Name _________________________ Topic Two adjectives Four nouns Three Action Verbs Two Adjectives One Antonym Latrice Allen, Valdosta State University, ECED 4300 A, Fall 09, Dr. Root Three Action Verbs

 Tellinni, R. (n.d.). Pizzaz! Diamante Poetry. Retrieved October 25, 2009, from amantes.html am

 Take your Time... by Rosana Tellini Vacation Happy, fun Sleeping, dancing, traveling Liberty, car, beach, night Exciting, interesting, moving Unhappy, boring Work

 Using the shared writing technique, the students will complete a draft of a diamante poem.

 The students will complete a diamante poem draft using their graphic organizers.