Writing the first paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'
I can write the first paragraph of a diary entry.
Writing the first paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'
I can write the first paragraph of a diary entry.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Diary entries use informal language that reflect the character who is writing.
- Writers switch between the present tense and past tense in diary entries.
- First person perspective is the point of view where the writer is the ‘I’ character.
- Fronted adverbials of time recount the chronology of events.
- Notes from a plan are used to help form full sentences.
Keywords
Tense - tells the reader when something happens
First person - the ‘I/we’ perspective
Informal language - language and vocabulary that is used for more casual and relaxed purposes
'show-not-tell' - a writing technique for showing a character’s feelings with description of their actions, body language and facial expressions
Common misconception
Pupils may shift into writing from the third person perspective.
Pause at regular intervals during the writing process and have pupils read back and check for consistent use of the first person.
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).
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