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Diary Writing Practice

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Diary Writing Practice

Child writing in diary

📝 Part 1: Diary Writing Knowledge

1. Which sentence shows the correct way to start a diary entry?

dear diary, today is monday

Dear Diary, Today is Monday, 15th March.

dear Diary today is monday 15th march

2. Which sentence uses capital letters and full stops correctly?

i went to the park today

I went to the park today.

i went to the Park Today.

3. Which sentence uses an expanded noun phrase?

I saw a dog.

I saw a fluffy, brown dog.

I saw dogs.

4. Tick all the things that should have capital letters:

Days of the week (Monday, Tuesday)

Months (January, March)

Start of sentences

Every word in a sentence

✏️ Part 2: Writing Practice

5. Write a diary entry introduction. Remember to include the date and use capital letters and full stops correctly.
6. Improve these sentences by adding expanded noun phrases. The first one is done for you.

Example: I saw a cat. → I saw a fluffy, black cat.

a) I went to the park. → I went to the _________________ park.

b) I played with a ball. → I played with a _________________ ball.

c) I ate an apple. → I ate a _________________ apple.

7. Write about your first key event. Use capital letters, full stops, and at least one expanded noun phrase.

🌟 Part 3: Challenge Activity

8. Extension for Advanced Learners: Write a complete diary entry about an exciting day. Include an introduction, two key events, and use expanded noun phrases. Try to include one exclamation mark or question mark!
9. Self-Assessment: Tick the success criteria you have met today:

I can write a diary entry introduction with the date

I can use capital letters at the start of sentences

I can use full stops at the end of sentences

I can use expanded noun phrases to describe things

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