Web-based Practice
Diamante Poem by St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES
Subject
English Language Arts (2005), English Language Arts (NYS P-12 Common Core)
Grade Levels
Intermediate, 5th Grade
Assessment
Students work was assessed according to the requirements on the website. Below are samples of student work:



Duration
This lesson should be completed in one 15-minute ELA session and one 40-minute computer lab session.
Essential Question
Will the students, after being instructed as to what a Diamante Poem is, and viewing the explanation of what a Diamante Poem is from a website, be able to create a Diamante of their own?
Description
The students will use this activity during a Poetry Unit. The students will learn what a Diamante Poem is, create a Diamante Poem while using a web site, and print their finished product.
Website(s)
Diamante from ReadWriteThink.org