Understanding and Writing Diamante Poems

This video tutorial introduces students to diamante poems, explaining their structure and how they relate to sin kane poems. It provides a detailed breakdown of the seven-line format, using an example of a lion and lamb to illustrate the transition from subject to opposite. Students are guided through the process of writing their own diamante poem, with tips on brainstorming and selecting words. The lesson concludes with encouragement to continue practicing and writing more poems.

What is the shape of a diamante poem?

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

• Diamond

What is the main difference between a sin cane poem and a diamante poem?

• The number of lines

• The use of verbs

• The shape of the poem

• The type of adjectives used

How many lines does a diamante poem have?

• Eleven

• Nine

• Five

• Seven

What type of words are used in the second line of a diamante poem?

• Adverbs

• Verbs

• Nouns

• Adjectives

In a diamante poem, what do the words in line three typically end with?

• -ed

• -ing

• -s

• -ly

Which line in a diamante poem contains words describing both the subject and its opposite?

• Line 1

• Line 6

• Line 7

• Line 4

What is the purpose of the ellipses in the example diamante poem?

• To highlight important words

• To separate adjectives

• To show where the subject changes

• To indicate a pause

What should you do first when writing your own diamante poem?

• Write the last line

• Select a noun and its opposite

• Choose a verb

• Draw a diamond shape

What is the focus of the final lines in a diamante poem?

• Unrelated nouns

• The original subject

• The opposite subject

• Random adjectives

What is the final step in completing a diamante poem?

• Adding more adjectives

• Changing the subject

• Ensuring it forms a diamond shape

• Rewriting the first line