Writing the second paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the second paragraph of a diary entry.
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.
Teacher tip
Give pupils the chance to practise using the notes from their plans to say full sentences aloud before writing them down.
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
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What tense would you use when writing about how you are currently feeling?
Q2.Which sentence is written in the future tense?
Q3.You can copy out the notes from your plan exactly as they are.
Q4.Which sentence is written in the first person?
Q5.Which of the following is a simple sentence?
Q6.Match the words to their contracted form.
I'm
we're
it's
we'll
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are subordinating conjunctions?
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?
Q4.Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Q5.Which sentence is written in the simple future tense?
Q6.This sentence would be found in our diary entry: 'Additionally, we have been on the train for days.'
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