A lesson begins with a description of a diamante poem and the rules to follow while writing one. Scholars examine the ins and outs of synonym and antonym diamantes, then compose an original poem using their newfound knowledge. 

Concepts

poetry, poetry writing, Writing, diamante poems, synonyms, antonyms

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Cut out different colored diamond-shaped papers that learners can attach their finished product to and hang around the classroom 
• Perform a Think Pair Share where individuals read their poems to their peers 
• Write a diamante poem as a class

Classroom Considerations

• The lesson plan is written for use by pupils but can also be lead by a teacher
• Participants should be familiar with synonyms and antonyms 

Pros

• Important information is repeated in a quick bullet point format
• Each section is separated by a bold title 
• Rules can easily be recreated on an anchor chart 

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.3.4 W.4.4 W.5.4 L.3.5.a L.4.5.a L.5.5.a W.6.4 W.7.4 W.8.4 L.6.5.a L.7.5.a L.8.5.a