Because diamante poems follow a specific format that uses nouns on the first and last lines, adjectives on the second and fourth lines, and gerunds in the third and fifth lines, this tool has numerous word-study applications. The tool provides definitions of the different parts of speech students use in composing the poems, reinforcing the connection between word study and writing. It also includes prompts to write and revise poems, thus reinforcing elements of the writing process. Students can save their draft diamante poems to revise later, and save and print their finished diamante poems.
For additional ideas on how to use this tool out of school, see Diamante Poems in the Parent & Afterschool Resources section.
Grades K – 2Lesson Plan Standard Lesson
Shadows, shadows, everywhere! In this lesson, students read fiction, informational text, and poetry about shadows to extend their knowledge of the concept before casting their own shadow poetry.
Grades 7 – 10Lesson Plan Standard Lesson
Students research engineering careers and create poetry to understand the vocabulary of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
Grades 6 – 12Lesson Plan Standard Lesson
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Grades K – 5Student Interactive Writing Poetry
Formerly known as Shape Poems, this online tool allows elementary students to write poems in various shapes.
Grades K – 12Student Interactive Writing Poetry
This online tool enables students to learn about and write acrostic poems. Elements of the writing process are also included.
Grades K – 12Mobile App Writing Poetry
In this app, users can learn about and write diamante poems, which are diamond-shaped poems that use nouns, adjectives, and gerunds to describe either one central topic or two opposing topics (for example, night/day or winter/spring). Examples of both kinds of diamante poems can be viewed online or printed out.
Grades 3 – 6Calendar Activity April 30
Students select a poem and create a Stapleless Book using the interactive tool.
Grades 3 – 12Calendar Activity March 21
Students read and respond to Billy Collins' poem 'Introduction to Poetry.' Students then write about a favorite poem and imagine the perfect way to read it.
Grades K – 12Calendar Activity April 1
Students are assigned to be 'poets of the day' and are provided several models to create, illustrate, and present their different poems to the class.
Grades 3 – 8Printout Writing Starter
This tool will allow your students to create a diamante poem by reflecting on their knowledge of a topic and by using nouns, verbs, and adjectives in a creative manner.
Grades 2 – 6Printout Writing Starter
Sony sound organizer icd-px333. This graphic organizer provides students the opportunity to brainstorm words about a given topic, count and record the syllables, and draft a haiku.
Grades 3 – 8Professional Library Journal
This article discusses the need to engage students and teachers in active poetry writing.
Grades 5 – 8Activity & Project
Learn about diamante poems, and then consider the idea of cause and effect before working it into the diamante poem format.
Grades 4 – 6Activity & Project
Kids will love Hink Pinks—word puzzles that use two-word clues to lead to a rhyming solution. Try one and get hooked yourself: Obese feline? Fat cat!
Grades 3 – 12Game & Tool
Diamante poems are poems where the longest line comes in the middle, creating a diamond-like shape. The Diamante Poems tool helps children write these patterned poems.
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