Planning the second paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'
I can write a plan for the second paragraph of a diary entry.
Planning the second paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'
I can write a plan for the second paragraph of a diary entry.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- When rehearsing and planning to write a diary entry, we do so in the first person from the character's perspective.
- An effective plan for a diary entry contains important thoughts and feelings.
- A plan is written in note format using bullet points to capture the most important information.
- This paragraph will explain what the girl misses about home.
- This paragraph will also explain what the girl hopes for in the future.
Keywords
Notes - written out of full sentences
First person perspective - the point of view where the speaker or writer is the 'I' character providing a personal account of events or experiences
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to identify which key information should be included in the notes.
Re-read the final pages from the text to discuss how she is feeling at the end of the story. Model making notes and identifying which thoughts and feelings are the most important.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2016 Flying Eye Books edition of ‘The Journey’ by Francesa Sanna for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
were walking
am feeling
I miss my friends.
My jaw dropped.