Diary Entry A diary entry is a purely

Diary Entry �A diary entry is a purely personal piece of writing � It is the writing down of events, transactions and observations in a highly personalised manner. � It is wrapped around creative thoughts and is basically the outpouring of what one feels or has experienced with regard to a particular stimuli.

Essential characteristics of a diary are: Ø It should be written in a chronological order. Ø The day, date and time of entry in the diary should be included. Ø The main body of the diary should be written in a comprehensive manner giving a precise yet complete description of an event, a place or a person. Ø It should express the writer’s point of view and lay stress on feelings and emotions rather than on event itself. Ø It should be written in the first person and may be in the past tense. Ø The writing should be informal as it is a spontaneous piece of writing.

Format of diary entry Day, date Dear diary Content Name (optional) Word limit: 150 -200 Marks: 10 Time

Sample Q: Make a diary entry describing the horrible experience that you had when your shoes and the main bag were stolen during a railway journey. Wednesday, 7 th April, 2020 9 pm Dear Diary, Life is so unpredictable. I was in high spirits when I boarded the Rajdhani Express from Guwahati to Delhi. After all, I got admission in a school in Delhi, a prestigious institute of Delhi. I relished the compliments and good wishes that 1 received from my parents and friends who came to see me off. I found my seat in the compartment. It was quite comfortable and near the window. The journey was nice and so were my co-passengers. I had a nice sleep. When I got up in the morning, the train was near Delhi. I got up to wear my shoes. They were not there. I looked for them under the seats but they were missing. And O Lord! Where was my main bag? It was missing too. Certainly, they were stolen. All my documents and cash were in the bag. I lost my wits. But then an idea came into my mind. I rang one of my relatives in Delhi and informed him of the miserable situation I was in. To my great relief, a gentleman was present at the platform with a pair of shoes and my bag. It seems that he was a good angel who was sent to save me from an unexpected humiliation and embarrassment. Ankit

Questions for practice 1. You are Mohit/ Mohita. You came back recently from a visit to Bhutan. Describe your experience in the form of a diary entry. You can use the hints given below. Hints: picturesque surroundings- lush green forests- sparking rivers- clear sky- no pollution- friendly people- curios and gift shops- rafting- trekking – refreshing weather. 2. You are Aruna/ Arun. You happened to see an accident on the roadside where a car had been damaged beyond recognition by a fast moving truck in the early morning hours. Write a diary entry expressing your views on the accident.