Winter
Frosty, Bright
Skiing, Snow Ball Fighting, Sledding
Icicles, Snowflakes, Vacation, Family
Swimming, Sun Tanning, Sweltering
Hot, Sunny
Summer
_ RECIPE FOR THE DIAMANTE POEM_
Students, of both the elementary and junior high age group, love to create and design their own personalized poetry. Using the format of the Shape Poem and that of Diamante Poetry, the students can give free reign to their initiative and creativity. An additional attraction is the inclusion of graphics to highlight the individuality of each offering.
To Prepare an Exciting Personalized (P.E.P.) version of poetry one should have the following ingredients:
1 computer lab
1 (or more) class of students
1 willing teacher
Follow directions as you mix the above together for a positive experience with poetry.
The Diamante Poem
The Diamante Poem is arranged In a diamond pattern using seven lines in the following manner:
1. LINE 1 one word subject (noun)
2. LINE 2 two adjectives describing LINE 1 noun
3. LINE 3 three participles ending in -ing or -ed to decribe LINE I noun
4. LINE 7 one word growing out of or opposite to LINE 1 noun (another noun)
5. LINE 6 two adjectives describing LINE 7 noun
6. LINE 5 three participles ending in -ing or -ed to describe LINE 7 noun
7. LINE 4 four words - two related to the noun in LINE 1 and two related to the noun in LINE 7; they be arranged concurrently or alternately, as the originator of the poem wishes.
The result is a pattern of contrast shown in poetry form. By al1owing the students the additional option of selecting and creating their own graphic designs, the completed poem is at once both a unique and individual expression of response.
EXAMPLE
Lyndsey M
written by Kim K.
by Brian B.
by Nick M.
by Robbie I.
by Robyn L.