WALT entertain the reader - Diamante are diamond-shaped poems ‘that contrast’ two nouns.
Success Criteria:
Step 1: Think of two nouns that are complete opposite of each other. Write one on Line 1 and the other on Line 7.
Step 2: On Line 2, write two adjectives that describe the noun on Line 1.
Step 3: On Line 3, write three “-ing” words (verbs) that relate to Line 1.
Step 4: On Line 4, write a short phrase about line 1 and line 7.
Step 5: On Line 5, write three “-ing” words (verbs) that relate to Line 7
Step 6: On Line 6, write two adjectives that describe the noun on Line 7.
Step 7: On Line 7 you will have your noun that you thought of in Step 1.
Winter
Frosty, bright
Skiing, snowball fighting, sledding
Icicles and snowflakes, family holidays
Swimming, suntanning, sweltering
Hot, sunny
Summer
Now have a go at writing your own diamante poem.
Truck
Big, scary
Crushing, crashing, flipping
Bumping cars...driving slow
Turning, skidding, driving
Small, fast
Car
Dog
Small, fast
Barking, sniffing, growling
Fast at running...sleeps all day
Purring, scratching, meowing
Fluffy, cute
Kitten
Car
Slow, tiny
Crashing, turning, driving
Using petrol...good for racing
Jumping, flipping, stunting
Fast, powerful
Motorbike
Snail
Slimy, harmless
Sticking, eating, hiding
Moves slow all day...slithering about
striking, killing, searching
Deadly, praying
Snake
