speaking aloud to retell events that have already happened

the point of view where the speaker or writer is the 'I' character providing a personal account of events or experiences

a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text

Planning the first paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'

English

In this unit, pupils learned how to switch between present and past tense in a diary entry. In the 'The Firework Maker's Daughter' diary writing unit, pupils will develop their skills of switching between tenses fluently.

In the Persuasive letters unit, pupils learned to write in character using first person. In this unit, pupils developed their skills of writing in character, focusing on describing emotions in detail.

'The Journey': diary writing

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

the point of view where the speaker or writer is the 'I' character

How should your notes for a diary be organised?

Which of the following emotions did the girl feel while she was saying goodbye to her home?

Which of the following emotions did the girl feel while she was hiding in the forest overnight?

We were terrified as we desperately hid from the security guard.

Which of the following phrases would effectively turn this full sentence into note form? 'We were terrified as we desperately hid from the security guard.'

Which of the following are key linguistic features in a diary entry?

Order the following to show the layout of a diary entry.

What does a full sentence need to include?

a framework that writers create before they write

True or false? This diary entry should be written in a formal tone.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz