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Planning the second paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'

'The Journey': diary writing

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils write a diary entry based on the picture book 'The Journey' by Francesca Sanna. Pupils use the book as a starting point from which they write a diary entry, focusing on using the first person perspective consistently and practising the skill of varying tense accurately.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to write a plan for the second paragraph of a diary entry.

Key Notes

  • When rehearsing and planning to write a diary entry, we do so in the first person from the character's perspective.
  • An effective plan for a diary entry contains important thoughts and feelings.
  • A plan is written in note format using bullet points to capture the most important information.
  • This paragraph will explain what the girl misses about home.
  • This paragraph will also explain what the girl hopes for in the future.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • notes: written out of full sentences
  • first person perspective: the point of view where the speaker or writer is the 'I' character providing a personal account of events or experiences
  • plan: a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may find it difficult to identify which key information should be included in the notes.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

When rehearsing and planning to write a diary entry, we do so in the first person from the character's perspective. An effective plan for a diary entry contains important thoughts and feelings.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'notes'

written out of full sentences.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may find it difficult to identify which key information should be included in the notes. Correction: Re-read the final pages from the text to discuss how she is feeling at the end of the story. Model making notes and identifying which thoughts and feelings are the most important.

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