2. What is diary?
A diary (also called journal) is a record (originally
in handwritten format) with discrete entries
arranged by date reporting on what has happened
over the course of a day or other period.
3. Features of Diary Writing
Informal tone
First person - Use pronouns such as I, We, Us, We´re,
I´m. This will make you feel part of the story
Emotive language
Chronological order- Start with events that happened
early in the day, and end with events that took place in the
evening.
Opinion/Point of view
4. Purpose of Diary Writing
Keep track of what you do through day.
Helps you express your feelings.
Good for writing practice.
Releases inner thoughts.
Something to look back on when you are
older.
5. Diary : A Close Friend
Sink for all secrets
Trustworthy Never Betrays
and only yours
6. What is an Autobiography ?
An autobiography is the story of one’s life as
written by oneself.
It’s all about you,
written by you!
It’s All
About Me!
7. Autobiography
A Chapter of Your Life- Telling stories about key
events in your life and describing people who played
important roles can be a dynamic learning experience.
Revisit your Past- Immerse yourself in the sights,
sounds, and other sensations of memory.
The Meaning of Your Experience- Understanding
and stating the meaning of your experience is an
important part of writing a quality Autobiography.
8. How diary helps in making of an autobiography
Short things of diary makes
autobiography interesting
A Bundle of short memories
Store for your varying behaviour
9. Some Examples
ANNE FRANK
(12 June,1945-March,1945)
Anne Frank wrote a diary
In her small period of life.
Then this diary becomes its autobiography.
10. “The Diary of a Young Girl” this is the name
of Anne Frank’s
autobiography.
11. The last point !!
Don´t be afraid to write
about your feelings and
emotions. Áfter all, it´s a
personal diary and you
share everything with it!
