Diamante Poetry

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Diamante Poetry
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Diamante is a simple style of poetry that is easy
to complete.
The poetry is in the shape of a diamond when it
is completed. (thus diamante)
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The poem consists of seven lines.
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Line 1 Write the name of a person or culture.
for example Uncle, Jed, or African
(this is the subject)
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Line 2 Write two words that describe the subject.
for example honest, dreamer
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Line 3 Write three action words that tell about
the subject.
for example caring, hard-working
(These are easy if you use "ing" words.)
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Line 4 Write a four word sentence that describes
how you feel about the subject.
for example Uncle Jed was nice
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Line 5 Write three more action words that tell
about the subject.
for example saving, learning, planning
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Line 6 Write two more words that describe the
subject.
for example determined, persistent
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Line 7 Write a synonym for the subject in line
1.
for example American
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That's it...
Wasn't it easy?
Share your poem with the class.
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Now... You are ready to print your poem and mount
it.
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To make the frame, you will need
You will need 4 tongue depressors 4 popsicle
sticks and magic markers.
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Decorate only the popsicle sticks using your
magic markers.
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Glue the tongue depressors together in a diamond
shape.
Now glue one popsicle stick on top of each tongue
depressor.
(This makes it look really nice.)
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This is how the frame will look
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When your frame is dry, lay it on top of your
Diamante Poem. Lightly trace around the
outside. Cut the poem out and glue it to the back
of the frame. Your poem is finished and ready to
hang.
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The End