1. Write a diamante, beginning each line with a capital letter and following these directions:
- Line 1: A noun (subject of the poem)
- Line 2: Two adjectives describing the subject
- Line 3: Three "-ing" words describing the subject
- Line 4: Four words — first two describe the original subject, last two describe the opposite
- Line 5: Three "-ing" words describing the new subject
- Line 6: Two adjectives describing the new subject
- Line 7: A noun (name of the new or opposite subject)
2. Example using “Fire” and “Ice”:
- Fire
- Hot, Angry
- Blazing, Dancing, Devouring
- Brilliant Display, Cooking Oil — Shattering, Smoldering, Hissing
- Gray, Ruined
- Ashes
3. Follow the structure exactly as outlined for both the Clerihew and the Diamante.
- For the Clerihew: Four lines, first line names a person, second line rhymes with the first and adds detail, third and fourth lines rhyme with each other and provide more context.
- For the Diamante: Seven lines with specific word counts and types per line, transitioning from one subject to its opposite.
4. Ensure the final diamante poem is shaped like a diamond when centered on the page, with line lengths increasing to the middle and then decreasing.
5. Use the provided examples as templates to create your own poems, maintaining correct form and rhyme where required.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 8th grade poetry worksheet.
