Writing the second 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.

Which of the following are **subordinating conjunctions**?

A complex sentence is formed of a main clause and a {{ }} clause.

Which of the following is an example of a sign-off?

When, we find somewhere safe to live I am going to play outside all day. 

When we find somewhere safe to live, I am going to play outside all day. 

When we find somewhere safe to live I am going to play outside all day. 

When we find somewhere safe to live I am going. to play outside all day. 

Which sentence is written in the simple future tense?

This sentence would be found in our diary entry: 'Additionally, we have been on the train for days.'

What tense would you use when writing about how you are currently feeling?

Which sentence is written in the future tense?

You can copy out the notes from your plan exactly as they are.

Which sentence is written in the first person?

I want to play outside, but we are still far away.

When we get there, I want to play outside.

I want to play outside because it is fun.

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

Match the words to their contracted form.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz