Clare’s Diamante

Dog

big, smart

running, hunting, barking

wild, strong, cute, soft

biting, clawing, wobbling

playful, rough

Puppy.

by Clare B.

Paul’s Diamante

Land

hard, solid

hissing, shaking, breaking

conquered, beautiful, unstable, drinkable

evaporating, flowing, falling

salty, clear

Water.

by Paul C.

Corey’s Diamante

Day

sunny, hot

playing, jumping, sliding

sun, play, bed, pajamas

hot tubbing, sleeping showering

crickets, cold

Night.

by Corey B.

Jenna’s Diamante

Fall

chilly, colorful

raking, changing, falling

feast, candy, gifts, family

sledding, freezing, shivering

cold, snow

Winter.

by Jenna A.

Cori’s Diamante

Child

curious, obnoxious

crying, playing, hitting

grounded, silly, strict, headstrong

talking, loving, spoiling

harsh, fun

Parent.

by Cori M.

 

Isabella’s Diamante

War

fight, guns

killing, shooting, yelling

blood, knives, friend, love

giving, teaching, creating

calm, kind

Peace.

 

by Isabella K.

What Is A Diamante?

A Diamante Poem follows a very specific format – there are seven lines, and each line must have a specific number and type of words.  When you’re finished, the poem will be in the shape of a diamond!  Look at the format and example below, and then try writing your own diamante poem.

 

Line 1- Topic (noun)
Line 2 -Two describing words (adjectives)
Line 3 - Three action words (-ing verbs)
Line 4 - Four words: Two words about the topic and two  

               words that are opposite of those in line 2
Line 5 - Three action words for the ending noun (-ing verbs)
Line 6 - Two words to describe ending noun (adjectives)
Line 7 -Ending noun (opposite of Line 1)

The next few posts will feature some diamante poems that our students have written.