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 alowing 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.