Writing a diary entry

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

Writing in the first person

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

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..."

Writing a diary entry

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

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