Diamond-shaped poems with 7 lines. Incorporates oral, analytical thinking, reading and writing skills. Sample Cinquaine War by Saud War Killing, injuring, destroying A thing that kills life. As an alternative, consider diamond-shaped diamante poems , for a related but slightly more complex form of poetry. Students can use dictionaries, as necessary, to figure out unfamiliar words.
Students report on their assigned poems.
A thing that kills life. River by Miki River Clear, wonderful Slapping, whirling, flowing The river is cold. Water Nature by Khaled Nature Beautiful, pure Refreshing, enjoying, relaxing Nature is healthy. Active, free Flying, sitting, crying A dove is free. Bird Eel by Miki Eel Greasy, long Winding, swimming, moving An eel is strange.