The document provides information about diary writing, including its purpose and key elements. It discusses how diary writing allows individuals to express thoughts and feelings in a personal way. It also outlines important features of diary entries such as including the date and time, a descriptive heading, writing in first person, and adding a signature. Examples are given of properly formatted diary entries on topics like a first day of school or feelings about seeing begging children. The document aims to teach readers how to structure diary entries and use the format effectively.
2. Diary writing is considered to be a very personal form
of writing.
The conventional style of writing in a Paper Diary is still
a popular form of expression of one’s thoughts and
feelings.
Both the young and the old, love to write about their
daily activities.
Diary Writing is a good activity for those who want to
vent out their emotions while they are feeling alone or
depressed.
What is Diary?
3. The quality of Diary writing depends on the creativity,
imagination, and expression of the individual.
Diary writing skills can be enhanced by imagining a
situation.
Though there are no set rules or regulations for writing
a diary there are some features of Diary Writing
needed to be followed to make Diary Writing more
organized, creative, comprehensive and interesting.
Diary Writing from the academic point of view also
require some essential elements to get good grades.
Quality of a Diary
4. A good and effective diary entry should include some of the
following points in its format:
•Day, Date and Time of the entry(DDT)
•A suitable descriptive heading of the entry you are putting
on.
•The detailed comprehensive body of the diary entry (i.e.
contents).
•A Diary should be written in the First Person and not in the
second or third, i.e. - I went to the port (not he went to the
city).
Features of Diary Writing
include the day,date and/or time
5. •A Diary doesn't need to be formal it can be written in an
Informal style.
•Signature of the writer to give it much need authenticity.
• For Examination point of view make your diary entry
experiential i.e. write as if you have really been a part of the
situation set in the question and what you are writing is your
own experience, your own point of view and your very own
feeling
Features of Diary Writing
6. FORMAT OF A DIARY ENTRY
Day
Date
Time
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………………………………………………….…………………………………
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………………………………………………….…………………………………
Signature/ Name
7. It was the first day of your new school. Make a diary entry describing your first-day experience in your
new school.
Thursday
3rd June 2023
8:30 pm
Today was my first day of school. I was very excited, but at the same time, a bit nervous to go to school.
The school was very big and my classroom was very spacious. Since it was the first day of my school, I
wanted to create a good impression on teachers. So, I sat on the first bench. I was asked to give a self-
introduction to my classmates in the classroom. I was embarrassed, but somehow gave a short
introduction about myself. Then one girl named Tina approached me, and asked me a few things like
where I stayed, and from which place I was. The conversation with Tina seemed to be interrogative but
comfortable. Tina gave me a tour of the school and I enjoyed it. For now, I consider Tina as my best friend
in school.
Overall, the first-day experience in my new school was interesting.
Anyway, a new day tomorrow. Wishing myself good luck!
Good Night my dear diary.
{Signature}
Example of Diary Writing
8. Q1. You were a member of a team of students campaigning against the
spread of smoking in the village community. Make a diary entry
describing your participation and success achieved in your mission.
Q2. Your friend has behaved very selfishly in the canteen today and so
you are very upset. Write a diary entry which express your feelings.
Q3. You saved a bird by giving it first-aid. Now the bird is out of
danger. Write a diary entry expressing your feelings.
Practice Questions of Diary
Writing-NOTEBOOK
9. 4.Today you visited a zoo with your family. The cages in the zoo were dirty
and the animals did not look well cared for. You felt sad at the plight of the
animals.
Write a diary entry about your feelings.
Hints:
You may describe the following:
*Your expectations about the zoo visit
* How you felt when you saw the animals and dirty cages
* What you did as a responsible citizen?
10. Write a diary entry in 100- 120 words based on the visual stimulus
provided below-You happened to see children begging on the street. Write your feelings in
form of a diary entry.
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