Poems Have Shapes

Students will journey into the world of geometric shapes by writing poems.

What You Need:

• Paper
• Pencils

What to Do:

• Ask the students to name different geometric shapes.  Have them draw these shapes on the board.
• Have the students name items in the classroom that are those shapes.
• Explain to the students that they will be creating diamante poems about shapes.  Write an example on the board:

Circles
Round, circuitous
Rolling, coiling, finishing
Hoola-hoops, cookies, seasons, wheels

Winding, orbiting, looping
Circular, Complete
Circles

• Ask students if they understand the pattern in the diamante poem.  Write it out on the board:

Line 1: Subject (noun)
Line 2: Two adjectives that describe the subject
Line 3: Three participles (verbs ending with "-ing") that describe the subject
Line 4: Four nouns related to the subject
Line 5: Three participles (verbs ending with "-ing") that describe the subject
Line 6: Two adjectives that describe the subject
Line 7: Noun

• Have each student select a geometric shape create their own poem, but keep the template on the board.
• When the students have finished, invite them to share their work by reading it aloud.