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Writing the second paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'
I can write the second paragraph of a diary entry.
New
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Year 3
Writing the second paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'
I can write the second paragraph of a diary entry.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Diary entries use informal language that reflect the character who is writing.
- Writers switch between the present, past and future tenses in diary entries.
- First person perspective is the point of view where the writer is the ‘I’ character.
- A range of sentence types, including simple, compound and complex, improves text flow for the reader.
- 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
Text flow - how a text is written to keep the reader engaged
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to switch fluently between tenses.
Practise saying sentences aloud to check tense is used accurately.
Give pupils the chance to practise using the notes from their plans to say full sentences aloud before writing them down.
Teacher tip
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 (2025), 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
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6 Questions
Q1.
What tense would you use when writing about how you are currently feeling?
past tense
future tense
Q2.
Which sentence is written in the future tense?
We play outside.
We played outside.
Q3.
You can copy out the notes from your plan exactly as they are.
True
Q4.
Which sentence is written in the first person?
She misses her friends.
They miss their friends.
You miss your friends.
Q5.
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
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.
Q6.
Match the words to their contracted form.
I'm
we're
it's
we'll
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following are subordinating conjunctions?
and
but
Q2.
A complex sentence is formed of a main clause and a clause.
Q3.
Which of the following is an example of a sign-off?
Good morning!
How are you?
Dear Diary,
Q4.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
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.
Q5.
Which sentence is written in the simple future tense?
We are coming soon.
We will be coming tomorrow.
We come today.
Q6.
This sentence would be found in our diary entry: 'Additionally, we have been on the train for days.'
True