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Creating Poetry from Advocacy
1. Creating Poetry from Advocacy
Words are Power
Diamante Poetry about the Children’s March
It doesn't matter who you
are, where you come from.
The ability to triumph
begins with you. Always.
- Oprah Winfrey
7. TO HIGHLIGHT WHAT WE BY FINDING THE WORDS TO
HAVE LEARNED… DESCRIBE THIS EVENT.
8. A Diamante poem is based on contrasting
words or ideas and shaped like a diamond.
Diamante consists of seven lines, which move
from one concept to the opposite following a
pattern.
15. Line 1 Noun Opposite of line 7
Line 2 Adjective, Adjective Description of line 1
Line 3 Verb, verb, verb -ing or -ed words
describing line 1
Line 4 Four words or a four First two about line 1,
word phrase second two about line 7
Or
A phrase that describes
the relationship between
line 1 and line 7
Line 5 Verb, verb, verb -ing or –ed words
describing line 7
Line 6 Adjective, adjective Description of line 7
Line 7 Noun Opposite of line 1
16. Words That Describe Opposite Nouns Action Verbs or Phrases
The Children’s March
Freedom Trapped Marching to bring
change
Brave Cowardly Marching to New Ideas
Acceptance Racism Bigotry breeds only hate
17. After generating lists and ideas together,
complete your diamante poem map.
Write two versions of your poem, and then
share with a partner and revise
Copy your final poem and turn in at the end of
the period.
We will post the poetry on our blogs after final
revision and editing.