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Writing a diary entry

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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Writing a diary entry

  • Use the first person
  • Tell events in order
  • Mention the character's thoughts and feelings
  • Retell parts of the story
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Writing in the first person

  • "I had a horrible experience today"
  • "Jackie was my father's dog"
  • "I am eight years old today."
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Telling events in order

  • "The morning started well"
  • "After breakfast, I headed to school"
  • "I headed to bed late that night"

Mention the character's thoughts/feelings

  • "I was devastated when..."
  • "My heart leapt with joy..."
  • "I wondered why he was being so nice"
  • "I realised I was late"

Retell parts of the story

  • "Niang said that we must apologise..."
  • "I showed my medal to Father and..."
  • "As I was walking down the rainy street..."
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Writing a diary entry

  • Use the first person
  • Tell events in order
  • Mention the character's thoughts and feelings
  • Retell parts of the story
Photo by haagenjerrys

Your task: Write an entry in Adeline's diary.