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KEY FEATURES OF A DIARY ENTRY

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KEY FEATURES OF A DIARY ENTRY

1. Date and Salutation

 Always begin with the date and a greeting, such as "Dear Diary."

2. First-Person Perspective

 Use pronouns like I, my, we, and our since a diary is personal.

3. Past Tense

 Since diaries usually record past events, most of the sentences should be in
the past tense.

4. Informal Tone

 Use a friendly, conversational tone as if you are talking to a close friend.

5. Personal Feelings and Thoughts

 Include emotions, thoughts, and reflections on what happened.


E.g.: "I was so excited when…" or "I felt proud after…"

6. Chronological Order

 Events should be written in the order they happened.

7. Closing Statement

 End with a concluding remark or goodbye, such as "Goodnight" or "See you


tomorrow."

SAMPLE 1

Date: Saturday, 6th January 2025


Dear Diary,

What a relaxing and fun day it has been! Since it was the weekend, I didn’t have to
wake up early. I slept in a bit longer and felt so refreshed when I finally got out of
bed. After breakfast, I helped Mom clean the house. It was a bit boring at first, but
we played music, and it made everything more enjoyable.

In the afternoon, my best friend came over, and we played board games. We also
baked some delicious chocolate cookies with Mom. The kitchen smelled amazing!
Later, we watched a funny movie together. We laughed so hard at some parts that
my stomach hurt!

In the evening, we went for a walk in the park. The cool breeze felt great, and we
saw a beautiful sunset. Now I’m back home, feeling tired but happy. I had such a
great time today, and I hope tomorrow will be just as exciting.

Goodnight, dear Diary!

SAMPLE 2

Date: Thursday, 9th January 2025


Dear Diary,

Today was such an exciting day at school! In the morning, we had a science lesson
about the human skeleton. I learned so many interesting things, like how the
skeleton helps us move and protects our organs. Did you know that adults have 206
bones? Our teacher also showed us a cool model of the human body.

During break time, my friends and I played a fun game of hide-and-seek. It was so
much fun, but we got tired quickly because the sun was shining so brightly. After
lunch, we had an English lesson, and we started learning how to write playscripts. I
found it a bit tricky at first, but now I understand how to format dialogue.

When I got home, I helped Mom prepare dinner, and then I did my homework.
After that, I read a storybook for a while. Now I’m feeling sleepy, so it’s time to
say goodnight.

Goodnight, dear Diary!

SAMPLE 3

Date: Saturday, 6th January 2025


Dear Diary,
Entry 1:
This morning was really fun! My family and I decided to go shopping for school
stationery. We woke up early, had breakfast together, and then drove to the mall.
The store was filled with so many different things – pens, markers, notebooks, and
so much more! I was so excited to pick out my new stationery for the term. I chose
a bright blue notebook and matching pens. My little brother kept trying to get
everything in the store, but we managed to stick to our list.

Entry 2:
After we finished shopping, we went to a café for lunch. I had a delicious
sandwich, and we talked about what we’re looking forward to in the new school
year. I’m really excited to meet my new teachers, but I’m also a little nervous
about the first day. My parents gave me some good advice, and I felt much better
after our talk.

Entry 3:
Now that we’re home, I’m organizing my new stationery and getting everything
ready for school. I love the feeling of being prepared for the new term. It was a
busy day, but a really fun one too. I’m glad I got to spend this time with my family.

Goodnight, dear Diary!

SAMPLE 4

Dear Diary,

Entry 1:
This morning, I woke up feeling really excited because today was my cousin’s
birthday party! We had been looking forward to this day for weeks. After
breakfast, I helped Mom wrap the gifts and prepare some snacks to take with us. I
chose a colorful card and wrote a sweet message for my cousin. We left home
around noon and headed to their house.

Entry 2:
The party was amazing! There were colorful balloons and decorations everywhere.
All my cousins and friends were there, and we played lots of fun games, including
musical chairs and a treasure hunt. I even won a small prize! The best part was
when my cousin cut the huge chocolate cake. It was delicious, and we all had
second helpings.
Entry 3:
By evening, we were all tired from playing and eating so much. Before leaving, we
took a lot of pictures together to remember the day. I had such a great time, and it
felt so nice being surrounded by family and friends. I can’t wait for the next
celebration like this. Now, I’m off to bed, feeling happy and a little tired.

Goodnight, dear Diary!

Definition of a Diary Entry

A diary entry is a personal record of an individual’s experiences,


thoughts, feelings, and reflections on daily events. It is written in first-
person and typically follows a chronological order. Diary entries are
informal, allowing the writer to express their emotions freely. Each entry
usually starts with a date and a greeting, such as "Dear Diary," and ends
with a closing remark.

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