1. Diamante Poems

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

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

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

5. 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!

6. 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.