Write a Diamante Poem (continued)
Topics: Poetry, Third Grade, Writing
No matter how many of these poems your child writes, however, do select at least one for a card to send. Relatives, in particular, have a way of adoring these handmade messages; and it won't hurt that this one is so literary, too!
To make a "diamante" card, fold a piece of construction paper horizontally to make a card 6" x 9" in size. Open the card, and on the left hand flap, use a ruler to trace a diamond, 6-1/2" tall by 4" wide, on the center of the panel. Cut out the diamond using decorative scissors (the kind with cool, scalloped edges--craft stores have a myriad of beautiful choices).
Now have your child use her best kid writing to write the poem through the diamond "window" you have made. (Hint: if your child struggles with writing straight, help her out by making pencil lines, or you can even write the poem on white, lined paper and glue it on. Don't let handwriting frustrations get in the way!)
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Liana Mahoney is a National Board Certified elementary teacher, currently teaching a first and second grade loop. She is also a certified Reading Specialist, with teaching experience as a former high school English teacher, and early grades Remedial Reading.
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