Introduce new type of poem called "diamante." Explain that it doesn't have to rhyme, has 7 lines with opposite, yet merging topics such as, Summer/Winter. Line 1 has one word (noun/subject), line 2 has two words (adjectives describing subject), line 3 has three -ing words (describing subject), line 4 has four words - first two words relate to line 1 and the last 2 words relate to line 7, line 5 has three -ing words describing line 7, line 6 has two adjectives describing line 7. Read/discuss examples. Brainstorm for topic then begin writing poem. Will did a good job…cute poem.