Opposite Poems: Diamante

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A diamante poem is a diamond shaped poem. This kind of poem often contrasts two opposite
ideas. Look at the example below and observe how the poem brings you from one idea to the
other, then write your own diamante.

School
challenging, busy
investigating, learning, collaborating
test, teacher, friend, beach
playing, camping, exploring
stress-free, relaxed
Summer

Subject 1 – a noun

adjective adjective

verb verb verb

Subject 1 – noun Subject 1 – noun Subject 2 – noun Subject 2 – noun

verb verb verb

adjective adjective

Subject 2 – a noun

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