Diamante Poem Template Lesson and Rubric GOOGLE SLIDES Writing Activity

⭐ NO PREP DIGITAL OR PRINT ACTIVITY: Engage students in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades as they learn about diamante poems and use this template to write their own poems on the topics of their choice.

Students will:

• read background information about diamante poems
• view examples of synonym and antonym diamante poems
• view a list of topic ideas and do some prewriting
• review parts of speech while crafting their poems (nouns, adjectives, and verbs)
• format their rough draft on a graphic organizer
• type a final draft of their poem
• use a rubric to help guide them through the process

This lesson takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete. (This is dependent upon the ages and levels of your students.)

**DESIGNED FOR GRADES 5-7**

►Students can complete their poems with teacher guidance and pacing or independently and at their own pace. It can be used in both the traditional classroom and for remote learning.

►A black and white version of the slideshow has been included for printing.

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⭐ WHAT'S INCLUDED?

►There are 4 separate files in the Google Folder:

✱ Teacher Guide- PDF (2 PDF pages)

✱ Three versions of the interactive slideshow (8 slides in each version):

• In color and fixed in place- fillable for students
• In color and completely editable
• Black and white printable (11 x 8 1/2)

Slides in Each Version:

• Title- 1 slide
• Background Information- 1 slide
• Examples of Diamante Poems- 1 slide
• Ideas for Diamante Poems List- 1 slide
• Prewriting Graphic Organizer- 1 slide
• Rough Draft Graphic Organizer- 1 slide
• Blank Slide for Final Draft- 1 slide
• Scoring Rubric- 1 slide

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