For this project, students will create their own 'diamond poem'. The poem is to appear in the shape of a diamond and will describe the student (using adjectives from this chapter). Students are expected to finish this project with a neat and appealing visual presentation. I will provide the paper, as well as scissors for the class. Students will be asked to gather and bring in materials to decorate their project with - markers, pencils, crayons, glue, and visuals (pictures, magazine cuttings, etc.). The majority of this project will be done in class (prewriting, rough draft & a class period is devoted to making the final product) - students are allowed to work on it outside of class and will have an extra evening to finish it, if needed.