diamante poems another way to show cause & effect
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Diamante Poems
Another way to show cause & effect . . .
Diamante Poems
• Definition: –a seven line poem that is in the
shape of a diamond
Diamante Poems
• Set up: –Each line of the poem is
written in a specific way– The order of the lines always
stays the same– We are going to adapt this
poem to show a cause & effect relationship.
Diamante Poems
• Set up: –Line One: •Topic of Poem (the cause)
*When you brainstorm the topic, think of an event that was major and had a significant effect.
Diamante Poems
• Set up: –Line Two: •Two adjectives about the cause
*What are adjectives? Write an example in your notes.
Diamante Poems
• Set up: –Line Three: •Three –ing words about the cause
Write an example of an –ing word in your notes.
Diamante Poems
• Set up: –Line Four: •Four nouns or a short phrase that links the cause to the effect
•* What are nouns? Write an example of a noun in your notes.
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• Set up: –Line Five: •Three –ing words about the effect
Notice we’ve moved from the cause to the effect . . .
Diamante Poems
• Set up: –Line Six: •Two adjectives about the effect
Diamante Poems
• Set up: –Line Seven: •State the effect
Topic/Cause
Adjective Adjective
Verb Verb Verb
Noun Noun Noun
Noun
Verb Verb Verb
Adjective Adjective
Effect
Diamante Poems
Let’s look at an example!
Study
Challenge Dedicated
Repeating Memorizing Writing
Practice Analysis Success
Victory
Cheering Smiling
Celebrating
Excellent Masterful
100%
Diamante Poems
Let’s look at an example!What is a cause & effect statement we could write
about this poem?
What is the cause (event)?Study (for the test)
Diamante Poems
Let’s look at an example!What is a cause & effect statement we could write
about this poem?
What is the effect (result)?100% (on the test)
Diamante Poems
Let’s look at an example!What is a cause & effect statement we could write
about this poem?
This person studied hard and received a 100% on his/her test.
Diamante Poems
Let’s look at another example!
This time, think about the how the cause & effect are
related.
Blizzard
Ferocious Icy
Blowing Freezing
Traffic Stopping
Do the snow dance
watching cheering sleeping in
Elated rested
No school
Diamante Poems
Let’s look at an example!What is a cause & effect statement we could write
about this poem?
There was a blizzard, so school was cancelled.
Diamante Poems
Let’s create one together!In your groups, you will create a diamante poem by each person writing one line of the poem.
Diamante Poems
Let’s create one together!Each person will be given a
number. That person is responsible for
writing the line in the poem that corresponds with his/her
number.
Diamante Poems
Let’s create one together!Here is the first line of your
poem (the cause):Giving a speech, or just
speech.
Diamante Poems
Let’s create one together!However, the person with
#7, needs to tell the group what the effect of
the cause is. Go ahead and do this
now . . .
Diamante Poems
Let’s create one together!Every group should now
have all 7 lines. Everyone in the group now
needs to write out the poem in the diamante
format.
Diamante Poems
Time to do one on your own!
Brainstorm a event in your life that has had a
significant effect or result.
Diamante Poems
Time to do one on your own!Examples:
- Getting a driver’s permit- Starting high school- First job- First boyfriend/girlfriend- An ‘A’ on a test/report card
Diamante Poems
Time to do one on your own!Now that you have your ‘cause’
(topic) let’s start! (line #1)Write two adjectives that
describe the cause. (line #2)
Diamante Poems
Time to do one on your own!
Write three verbs that describe the cause. (line
#3)
Diamante Poems
Time to do one on your own!
Write four nouns, or a four word phrase that describes
the cause. (line #4)
Diamante Poems
Time to do one on your own!
State the effect of the cause.
(this is actually line #7)
Diamante Poems
Time to do one on your own!
Write three verbs that describe the effect. (line
#5)
Diamante Poems
Time to do one on your own!
Write two adjectives that describe the effect. (line
#6)
Diamante Poems
Time to do one on your own!
Go ahead and write out your poem in Diamante
format.