Technology-Connected
Lesson Plan
Title:
Diamante Poems
Grade Levels:
Grades 4th – 6th
Curriculum Areas:
 Language Arts
Measurable Objectives:  TLW review parts of speech -- including nouns, verbs, and
adjectives.
 TLW follow the structure to create a diamante “diamond”
poem
LA Content Standards: {LA.5.1.7.3} Answer literal and inferential questions in oral and
written responses about ideas and information in gradeappropriate texts, including: poetry
{LA.5.6.11.3} Use knowledge of the distinctive characteristics to
classify and interpret elements of various genres, including:
poetry (e.g., lyric, narrative)
{LA.6.6.10.3} Use knowledge of the distinctive characteristics to
classify and interpret elements of various genres, including:
poetry (e.g., lyric, narrative)
{LA.4.6.12} Identify a variety of types of literature, including
poetry and short stories, in oral and written responses
Technology Standards:  Technology Research Tools (Linking and Generating Knowledge
Foundation Skill)
Students use appropriate technology to locate, evaluate, and
collect information from a variety of sources
Technology Connection:
 Technology Productivity Tools (Resource Access and
Utilization Foundation Skill)
Students use productivity tools to work collaboratively in
developing technology-rich, authentic, student-centered
products.
 ReadWriteThink – Diamante Poem
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/diamante/
 Diamante Poems
http://cuip.uchicago.edu/~adarice/cwsite/poems/diamonte.htm
 Diamante Poem Interactive Site
http://www.boobis.com/students/poetry/diamante.html
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Procedures:
 Kid Pix Deluxe software
 What is a diamante? A diamante also called “diamond poem”
is fun and easy to write. The purpose is to go from the
subject at the top of the diamond to another totally
different (and sometimes opposite) subject at the bottom.
(see attached: Diamante Poem Structure)
 Start the lesson by visiting the ReadWriteThink site;
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/diamante/ to
define and/or review diamante poems. Students will be able
to come back to this site to create their own diamante poem
using the interactive tool.
 If needed, you can also use the following site to further
discuss how to write diamante poems.
http://cuip.uchicago.edu/~adarice/cwsite/poems/diamonte.htm
The diamond poem's format is simple, but it challenges students
to expand their vocabulary and learn about the parts of speech.
Explain to students that diamond poems are seven-line poems
that take on the shape of a diamond because of the way they are
created. For purposes of this lesson, the first line and the last
line of the poem are the same word:
Diamante Poem Structure
line 1 - one noun (subject #1)
line 2 - two adjectives (describing subject #1)
line 3 - three participles (end in-ing, tell about subject #1)
line 4 - four nouns (first two relate to subject #1, second two
relate to subject #2)
line 5 - three participles (end in -ing, tell about subject #2)
line 6 - two adjectives (describing subject #2)
line 7 - one noun (subject #2)
See attached Kid Pix Sample
Dogs
Happy, Friendly
Running, Jumping, Barking
Paws, Tails, Claws, Teeth
Hiding, Avoiding, Demanding
Snobby, Skittish
Cats
 After the students have an understanding of what a diamante
poem is, you will need to review the parts of speech that
make up the poem (subject, verb, and adjective). Also lead a
discussion with the students about what is an “opposite.”
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Materials:
Assessment:
Teacher’s Name:
School:
 Model writing a diamante poem with the students allowing
them to give suggestions. Use the following site to complete
the class diamante online.
http://www.boobis.com/students/poetry/diamante.html
 Students will then write their own diamante poem on a topic
of their choice (you could focus their topics on a monthly
theme or holiday).
 After their poem has been edited, students will publish their
poem using Kid Pix Deluxe.
Students will insert a text box on their Kid Pix screen and
type the lines of their diamante poem following the correct
structure (see attached).
Finally, students will insert stickers and stamps to illustrate
their poem.
 Paper & Pencil
 Published Diamante Poem
 Kathy Prine
 C.M. Fagan
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