Diamond Poem
Lesson 19
Lesson 19
Today, we will be reading, studying , analyzing, and writing about Diamond Poems.
is a poem that usually shows change. The beginning line and the last line are opposites or contrasting words. The poem shows gradual change from the first to the last line. The poem is in the shape of a diamond. It follows this pattern:
Noun
Adj., adj.
Verb, verb, verb
Noun, noun, noun, noun
Verb, verb, verb
Adj., adj.
Noun
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War
Run, hit
Bombing, shooting, killing
Vietnam, Iran, United States, Japan
Living, relaxing, singing
Harmony, free
Peace
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Smile
Happy, warm
Welcoming, inspiring, soothing
Curve, lips, expression, emotion
Disturbing, deterring, depressing
Sad, unwelcome
Frown
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Fire
Powerful, shiny
Burning, hot, swooshing
Flames, embers, snow, hail
Freezing, cracking, slipping
Clear, reflective
Ice
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Winter
Frosty, bright
Skiing, snow ball fight, sledding
Icicles, snowflakes, vacation, family
Swimming, sun tanning, sweltering
Hot, sunny
Summer
Use the Google Doc to analysis a diamond poem. Remember to make a copy and save it in your writing folder.
Use your Google Doc to write a diamond poem. Write it in the box provided. You may use color and add a picture. You MUST include blank space in your poem. You will keep one poem per page, so your diamond poem will start on page 15, and all your poems will be written on the same Google Doc that you already saved in your drive. I Recommend you first write your poem on paper and work on it. When you are happy with it, you can add it to the Doc.
When you are finished with the assignment, here is what you can do:
Just keep writing.
Keep adding seeds.
Add to a already started seed.
Decide to take a seed through the writer’s process.
Reread your writing.
Edit your writing.
Work with a writing partner (with permission).
NEVER say "I am finished"
You need to be writing for a minimum of 30 minutes.