1.
A diary entry is a form of writing where an
individual records an account of the day. We record important and significant
days and with it our personal feelings. Thus, it is a personal document. The
general format of a diary is given below.
Date, Day
·
What you
saw/experienced
·
Your reaction to what
you saw/experienced
Style
·
A diary entry is
personalized so write in first person.
·
At times you may leave
out the pronoun ‘I’. For example, “am really excited …’’/“Went to the beach
today …”
·
Refer to personal
memories and give details.
·
Use conversational and
friendly language.
·
Refer to parents,
friends, etc. as how you would address them in person. For example, “Mom said
…’’/“Rohit came along …’’/“Shweta just wouldn’t listen ….”
·
Stress on feelings,
emotions, reactions rather than on the event itself.
·
You may mention the
time of the entry as well.
Diary is a personal
document. It records an individual’s account of a day of his/her life.
Format:
·
Top left – Date, day
and time.
·
Tense most frequently
used – Simple past, Present perfect and future.
·
Written in the first
person.
Steps:
·
Begin the entry with a
general sentence describing the day or your feelings.
·
In the body, you may
discuss an event, your feelings towards it. How it is likely to affect your
future plans.
·
Conclude with a final
remark and future course of action.
2.
Sample Diary Entries
Question 1. Write a diary entry describing the favourite time of your day.
06-01 2016
Monday,
2:30 p.m
Dear Diary
My favourite time of the day is between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is the time when
the sun is set and the air starts cooling down. At this time I either go for a
stroll, play some games or sit quietly watching the activities around me.
Sitting quietly doing nothing, in particular, is what I like the most.
The compound
surrounding my house is a fairly large one. So my father has planted many trees
in it. Birds of all sorts come to the trees in the evening and sing their sweet
songs. I just sit under my favourite mango tree and listen to those lovely
birds. However, I cannot just sit quietly all the time. My parents sometimes
ask me to mow the lawn or help them in some gardening tasks.
These
I do gladly for the air is nice and cool. Working under a hot sun is one thing
I do not like. In the evening the sun is soft and gentle. It is pleasant to
work in the garden then. Other times I might go out for a stroll or play games
with my friends. In fact, many people come out of their houses to breathe in
the cool evening air and to relax a bit, unless it is raining. This is the time
of the day when the playing fields, parks and other recreational areas are
filled with people. I guess I am not the only one who enjoys a nice outing in
the evening.
Ravi
3.
Question 2.
Yesterday it was your first day in your new school. You made new friends.
Teachers were good to you and you liked the infrastructure of the school. Write
about your experiences and feelings about the new school in your diary.
Wednesday,
1st July, 20XX
9:00 pm
Dear
diary,
Today, I joined my new school. It was a very nice and exciting. My class
teacher was very nice to me. She introduced me to the entire class. I sat with
Neha, the monitor of the class. She helped me in every way possible. She gave
me her notebooks, shared her lunch with me. She even helped me with my
classwork.
The best thing I liked about the school was the library. It was big and
spacious. I am a passionate reader and I found many books of my favourite
authors. The computer lab was well equipped with the latest models of computers.
I look forward to going to school tomorrow. Now, I am not missing my old
friends and my old school. Now, I am going to sleep as I have to get up early
in the morning to get ready for school.
Gouri
4.
Question 3:
Recently you visited the old age home in Delhi. You met old people who were
lonely and sick. Their children had left them to fend for themselves. When you
talked to them, you felt bad about the fact that they were not living with
their children. Write about your experiences in your diary.
Friday,
30th November, 20XX
9:00 pm
Dear
diary,
Today, I visited an old age home. I was surprised to see the condition of the
old people there. Even though the medical facilities and food were good, it was
disheartening to see that most of them were under depression. Their children
had abandoned them. Some had forcefully kicked them out of the house. So now,
they have nowhere to go.
When I talked to them, my heart was filled with sympathy for them. What could I
do to make them happy? I told them some jokes and riddles, but they seemed to
be unmoved by the humour. I spent some time with them and promised myself one
thing. I will look after my parents when I grow up. I will never leave them
like this.
I wondered why people misbehave with their parents like this. Parents should be
respected and loved because parents are the best people in this world.
Ram
To fend for oneself : to take care of oneself without help.
Example: After her mother passed away, she had to learn to fend for herself.
5.
Question 4:
You witnessed a quarrel among some children of your colony. Make a diary entry
giving an account of the quarrel giving some suggestions to avoid such quarrels
in future.
Monday,
12th March, 20XX
9:00 pm
Dear
diary,
Today, when I was coming back from school, I saw some children at the corner of
the street quarrelling among themselves. I could hear them shouting at each
other. When I went nearer, I could recognise two of them. They were Nikunj and Neeraj. I could sense the danger prevailing there as some older boys had hockey
sticks in their hands.
At once I ran towards Nikunj's house and informed his mother about the quarrel.
She rushed towards the spot along with some neighbours. As soon as the children
saw elders approaching, they ran away.
Nikunj was relieved to see his mother as some older boys from the neighbouring
colony were bullying them and asking them to part with their money and other
valuables. I advised Nikunj not to talk to people whom he didn’t know. I told
him to play near his house and not too far away. Nikunj's mother thanked me for
my prompt action.
You know diary, today I am feeling at the top of the world as I have done a
good deed. Now, I am going to sleep as I am very tired.
Bye
Sujit
6.
Question 5:
It was the happiest day of your life when your class teacher informed you that
you have been selected as the ‘Best sportsman of the year’. You are thrilled as
now you will receive the award at the Annual Day Celebrations. Make a diary
entry recording your feelings in it.
Thursday,
10th November, 20XX
9.00 pm
Dear
diary,
Today was the best day of my life. Guess why ? Sumati mam told me that I have
been selected as the ‘Best sportsman of the year’. I am so happy that all the
hard work that I had done, paid back today. I can never forget how much I had
toiled in the field, during the summer camp to get into the school football
team. My coach had appreciated my efforts. My parents will be so proud of me
when I will receive the trophy for the ‘Best Sportsman’ from the Chief Guest.
All the parents and teachers will clap for me. I will be a hero at that moment.
I have also been selected to represent the team for the School Nationals to be
held next month.
God, please give me strength and endurance to live up to the expectations of my
coach and my parents.
Pratyush
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