diamante poems eced 4300 a dr. tonja root spring 2011 fifth grade lara enguana jessica d. smith
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Diamante Poems ECED 4300 A
Dr. Tonja Root Spring 2011 FIFTH GRADE
Lara EnguanaJessica D. Smith
Jessica D. Smith
Prewriting Stage
GPS: ELA5W2 The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. c. Creates an organizing structure
Prewriting
PLO: Students will brain storm a graphic organizer for a diamante poem.
Diamante Poem
• A diamante is a seven line poem, shaped like a diamond • It does not have to rhyme • It contains two topics • A diamante poem includes:
adjectives, nouns, and gerunds (action verbs)
Prewriting
• First stage of writing • Graphic organizers• Brain storming • Choose:– Audience – Purpose – Form– Topic
Diamante Poetry Line 1:
One Word:___________________,_____________ (subject/noun that is contrasting to line 7)
Line 2:
Two words: _____________, _____________,_____________,___________, (adjectives/ that describe line 1)
Line 3: Three words: ______________,_______________,___________ ______________, ______________, ____________ (action verbs/ that relate to line 1)
Line 4:
Four words : ____________,______________, _________,__________, _____________, ___________, __________,_____________ (nouns/First 2 words relate to line 1/ last 2 words relate to line 7)
Line 5:
Three words: ____________,______________,____________,___________,___________, _________________ (action verbs/ that relate line 7)
Line 6:
Two words: _____________,____________, _______________,__________ (adjectives/ that describe line 7)
Line 7:
One word: ________________,_________________ (subject/noun that is contrasting to line 1)
Published Model
WaterWet, Deep
Flowing, Splashing, SwayingLake, Ocean, Forest, IslandGrowing, Stabilizing, Living
Hard, DryLand
APA Citation
Irving, T. Diamante Poems by Mrs. Murphy’s Class. Retrieved April 4, 2011 from http
://www.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us/famsweb/curriculum/English/diamantepoems/diamante.html
Practice Activity
• Students will brain storm two topics:• Fire and Ice–Each topic should have two adjectives,
three action verbs, and two nounsTeacher will write the students’ responses on a large graphic organizer posted at the front of the classroom
Assessment Activity
•Individually, students will brain storm words to fill out the blank graphic organizer provided•Requirements:–Two opposing topics –Each topic should have two adjectives,
three action verbs, and two nouns
Lara Enguana
Drafting Stage
GPS: ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.
Drafting
PLO: Students will complete a draft of a diamante poem using their graphic organizer.
Drafting
• Use ideas from your graphic organizer to form ideas on your rough draft• DO NOT worry about any errors in this
stage• Focus is on content only• Skip lines• Main idea is on the first line of the
poem
Graphic Organizer ______________________
topic—a noun
______________________ ______________________ adjective adjective
______________________ ______________________ ______________________ verb verb verb
____________________________________________________________________ four nouns- 2 relate to line 1 and 2 relate to line 7
______________________ ______________________ ______________________
verb verb verb
______________________ ______________________ adjective adjective
______________________ opposite noun
Published Model
DogsHappy, Friendly
Running, Jumping, BarkingPaws, Tails, Claws, Teeth
Hiding, Avoiding, DemandingSnobby, Skittish
Cats
APA Citation
Diamante poems made easy. Retrieved April 4, 2011, from www.boobis.com Web site: http://www.boobis.com/students/poetry/diamante.html
Practice Activity
• Each student will write a rough draft of their diamante poem using the graphic organizer provided• The students will pair share their
poem with a classmate• Teacher will call on students to
read their poem aloud to the class
Assessment Activity
• Individually, students will use the graphic organizer provided to complete a rough draft of their diamante poem