The document provides instructions for writing a diamonte poem, which is a poem in the shape of a diamond about opposites. It explains that the first and last lines contain opposite words and the lines in between gradually transition from words associated with the first line to words associated with the last line. Examples of diamonte poems are provided on topics like winter/summer and cat/dog. Students are then prompted to brainstorm their own topics consisting of opposite words and ideas to include in their poem following the given format.

1. Diamonte Poems

2. Diamonte Poem What is it? A Diamonte poem is a poems about opposites. It is in the shape of a diamond. The first and last lines are opposite! What does it look like? Cat clever, cuddly crouching, pouncing, purring meow, feline, canine, bark running, sniffing, yelping loveable, smart Dog See how the poem resembles a diamond

3. Diamonte Poem Examples Winter Frosty, Bright Skiing, Snow Ball Fighting, Sledding Icicles, Snowflakes, Vacation, Family Swimming, Sun Tanning, Sweltering Hot, Sunny Summer

5. Diamonte Poem Brainstorm! Think about things that are opposite. Make a list of at least 10 opposite pairs . For example: Cat & Dog Teacher & Student Boy & Girl Up & Down Pick your favorite opposite pair. This will be the subject of your poem. Start making a list of words you associate with these two opposite things!

6. Diamonte Poem Rules FIRST: Number your paper from 1-7 (skip lines in between) Line 1 and Line 7: Think of two interesting words that are opposites. Write one on the first line and one on the last line Line 2: Think of words that describe the noun in line 1. Pick two and write them down. Line 3: Write down three ing verbs that describe line 1. Line 4: Write down two adjectives that describe line 1. Next, write down two adjectives that describe line 7. (This is where the opposite part begins!) Line 5: Write down three ing verbs that describe line 7. Line 6: Think of words that describe the noun in line 7. Pick two and write them down.