Writing a diary entry

• What should you start a diary entry with?

  The date
• Why is it important to write the date in a diary entry?

  It helps remember when the entry was written
• What is an optional way to start a diary entry?

  “Dear Diary”
• How does a greeting affect a diary entry?

  It makes the entry feel personal
• What should you focus on when writing about your day?

  Key events and small moments
• What are some questions to consider when writing about your day?

  What did you do today?
• Why is it important to share your thoughts and feelings in a diary?

  It allows honest expression of emotions
• What should you reflect on in your diary?

  What you learned or experienced
• What are some reflective questions to ask yourself?

  What went well today?
• How can you conclude a diary entry?

  By writing goals for the next day
• What is the structure of a diary entry?

  1. Start with the date
  2. Optional greeting
  3. Write about your day
  4. Share thoughts and feelings
  5. Reflect on the day
  6. Optional goals for tomorrow
• What is an example of a diary entry date?

  December 30, 2024
• What should you not worry about when writing a diary?

  Grammar or perfect sentences
• What is a key tip for writing a diary?

  A diary is personal with no rules
• What are the key components of a diary entry?

  • Date
  • Optional greeting
  • Description of the day
  • Thoughts and feelings
  • Reflection on the day
  • Optional goals for tomorrow
• What should be included in the date of a diary entry?

  16 December 2024
• What is an example of a salutation in a diary entry?

  Dear Diary
• Why is it important to mention the situation in a diary entry?

  It provides context for the feelings expressed
• What is an example of a situation mentioned in a diary entry?

  Today was a really bad day
• What should the introduction of a diary entry include?

  A general statement about the experience
• What is an example of a conflict mentioned in a diary entry?

  I had a misunderstanding with my host mum
• What should be expressed about the person's feelings in a diary entry?

  The overall feelings about the experience
• What is an example of a feeling expressed in a diary entry?

  I feel really upset about it
• What should the main part of a diary entry describe?

  The experience and people involved
• Why is it important to clarify why an issue is significant in a diary entry?

  It helps the reader understand the context
• What should be clearly described about the person's thoughts and feelings?

  Their emotions and reactions to the situation
• What are some emotions that could be expressed in a diary entry?

  Annoyed, surprised, confused
• What should comments in a diary entry focus on?

  • Differentiating emotional nuances
  • Exploring usage of phrases like "I don't know"
  • Understanding implications of language choices
• What is expected in the reading section of a diary entry?

  Understanding of the situation and feelings
• What terms should be used for grandparents in a diary entry?

  Grandma or grandpa
• How can emotions be expressed in a personal story?

  • Use simple emotions: happy, sad, angry
  • Use complex emotions: excited but nervous
  • Explain when the emotions occurred
• How can adjectives and adverbs enhance diary writing?

  • Make writing more vivid
  • Provide specific details
  • Create a stronger emotional impact
• What should be checked regarding grammar and orthography in a diary entry?

  Spelling and grammar correctness