2. Diamante Form of poetry with 7 lines Italian word for diamond Takes form of a diamond

3. Line 1 Choose a topic (noun) Zebra

4. Line 2 Use two describing words (adjectives) Swift, Striped

5. Line 3 Use three action words (verbs or “ing” action words) traveling, searching, wandering

6. Line 4 Use a four-word phrase capturing some feeling about the topic Roaming about dry land

7. Line 5 Use three action words (verbs or “ing” action words) stampeding, galloping, darting

8. Line 6 Use two describing words (adjectives) Muscular, Slender

9. Line 7 Use a synonym for an ending word (noun, strong word or hyphenated word for the topic) Mammal

10. Diamante Zebra Swift, striped Traveling, searching, wandering Roaming about dry land Stampeding, galloping, darting Muscular, slender Mammal