Fun with Poetry CREATING Diamante PoemS

Diamante Poem What is a diamante poem? Diamante is Italian for diamond. Diamante is Italian for diamond. A diamante poem is written in the shape of a diamond. TIP: Diamante poems are a great way to study complex subjects.

Diamante Poem What is the format? 7 lines At least 16 words At least 16 words

Diamante Poem What is the format? Each line uses a specific type of word (such as an adjective or –ing word) An adjective is a word that describes (smart, pretty, thin, smelly, strong) It can be about one topic or two contrasting topics

What is the format? Each of the 7 lines has a specific number of words Line 1: 1 word Line 2: 2 words Line 3: 3 words (adjectives ending in –ing) Line 4: 4 words or short phrase Line 5: 3 words (adjectives ending in –ing) Line 6: 2 words Line 7: 1word

What is the format? Note about Line 4 (with 4 words or a short phrase) Line 4 links the top part of the poem with the bottom part

Let’s look at some examples

Diamante EXAMPLE Synonyms Monsters Creepy, sinister Hiding, lurking, stalking Vampires, mummies, werewolves, and more Chasing, pouncing, eating Hungry, scary, Creatures Synonyms are different words with similar meanings

Diamante EXAMPLE Synonyms Monsters Creepy, sinister Hiding, lurking, stalking Vampires, mummies, werewolves, and more Chasing, pouncing, eating Hungry, scary, Creatures Synonyms are different words with similar meanings

Diamante EXAMPLE ANTONYMS Day Bright, sunny Laughing, playing, doing Up in the East, down in the West Talking, resting, sleeping Quiet, dark Night Antonyms are words with opposite meanings Example: fast/slow

Alliteration: Alliteration: Words beginning with same sound Example Example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers Simile: Simile: Comparing two unlike things using like or as Example Example: Justin is as strong as a bull. Metaphor Metaphor : Calling something it is not to suggest a resemblance Example Example: Justin is a bull. TIP: These are the types of figurative language needed to get a 6 on FCAT. Use them! Other Poetic Devices

Three Assignments Use a dictionary and a thesaurus to complete. Poem 1: Poem 1: Name of character Choose a character from the Hutchinson family (Davey, Nancy, Bill, Tessie, Eva, Bill, Jr.)  Poem must have at least 16 words  Lines 1 & 7 must be synonyms (similar)  Lines 3 & 5 must have 3 adjectives ending in –ing  Line 4 must link Lines 1 & 7

Three Assignments Use a dictionary and a thesaurus to complete. Poem 2: Poem 2: The Lottery W rite about the story  Poem must have at least 16 words  Lines 1 & 7 must be antonyms (opposite)  Lines 3 & 5 must have 3 adjectives ending in –ing  Line 4 must include a metaphor  Line 4 must link Lines 1 & 7

Three Assignments Use a dictionary and a thesaurus to complete. Poem 3: Poem 3: Stoning Poem must have at least 16 words  Lines 1 & 7 must be synonyms (similar)  Lines 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 must use alliteration (begin with same sound)  Lines 3 & 5 must have 3 adjectives ending in –ing  Line 4 must include a simile (like or as)  Line 4 must link Lines 1 & 7