Another idea from: http://www.writingfix.com/left_brain/diamante1.htm
Write a Diamante poem:
Line 1: one noun
Line 2: two adjectives - describe & agree the adjectives with the noun in line 1
Line 3: three verbs as modifiers (infinitives or participles) - describe the noun in line 1
Line 4: four nouns - the first two nouns are synonymous with the noun in line 1; the other two nouns are synonymous with the noun in line 7
Line 5: three verbs as modifiers (infinitives or participles) - describe the noun in line 7
Line 6: two adjectives- describe & agree the adjectives with the noun in line 7
Line 7: one noun - a noun that is the opposite of the noun in line 1
Some ideas for a Diamante:
"Write a DIAMANTE about TWO DIFFERENT THINGS you love to do."
"Write a DIAMANTE about TWO OPPOSITE things from the weather."
"Write a DIAMANTE about TWO DIFFERENT people you care about."
"Write a DIAMANTE about something hilarious and something sad."
"Write a DIAMANTE about TWO DIFFERENT dreams."
