Diamante Poem Format and Information

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The format for the Diamante Poem is

Line 1:  The Topic (Cause)

Line 2:  Two adjectives describing the cause

Line 3:  Three -ing words (ending in -ing) about the cause

Line 4:  Four nouns of a short phrase linking the cause to the effect

Line 5:  Three -ing words (ending in - ing) about the effect

Line 6:  Two adjective describing the effect

Line 7:  The Effect

Sample:

Spelling Test

Challenge, Dedication

Repeating, Memorizing, Writing

      Practice, Analysis, Success, Victory

Cheering, Smiling, Celebrating

 Excellent, Masterful

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Here is a cool link that will let you complete your draft on-line and print it out:

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/diamante/