Structure
What appears at the very beginning of a diary entry?
The date
Give one word to describe the tone of a diary entry.
Reflective/personal/conversational
What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph?
To introduce what the diary entry will be about/to introduce the event or situation the diary entry is about
This tone is created when the writer thinks carefully about experiences and feelings.
Reflective tone
What do we call the "your friend" part of the diary entry?
The sign off
Should the language of a diary entry be formal, informal or semi-informal?
Semi-formal is encouraged. Definitely not formal.
Events in a diary entry should usually be told in this order.
Chronological order
Name TWO ways you can ensure that the writing is leaning towards more informal than formal.
- Use a few contractions
- Diction (the choice of words)
- Expressing feelings directly
- Create a conversational tone
Which paragraph explains the writer's thoughts, feelings and lessons learned?
Reflection paragraph
This type of language helps readers understand how the writer felt.
Emotive language