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Did you say a diamonte? Ask your young poets to craft and polish this gem of a form poem. The fifth in a series of ten poetry writing exercises.
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- Have poets illustrate their poems and post their work around the classroom
- Collect the poems into a book for the classroom library
- At the end of the unit, have kids collect all 10 of their poems into a poetry notebook
- Create a diamonte for a character in a story the class is currently reading or has read
Pros
- The packet includes specific directions, a model, and a diamonte poem planner
- A great way to imbed a grammar lesson
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