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University of Oregon

Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Diamante Poems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing diamante poems. Examples of diamante poems are provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Exploring Mlk's Words Through Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This online lesson attempts to teach students the power of Martin Luther King's words in his "I Have a Dream" speech and others. Students create a diamante poem (seven-line diamond-shaped poem) to analyze and evaluate his words and...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Diamond Poem [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 9th
An explanation of each line of a diamond poem (diamante) followed by examples and a blank template for students to use while generating their own diamond poems.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: National Poetry Month Activity

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
A brief classroom activity lesson for students of all ages in commemoration of National Poetry Month. Includes links and a bibliography. Check out the links to various poetry websites and activities.

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