WALT: write a diary entry to convey a character’s thoughts and feelings
What makes a good diary entry?
THE SCIENCE ROOM SCENE. . . What do the characters say in this scene?
THE SCIENCE ROOM SCENE. . . What’s Auggie thinking in this scene but doesn’t say?
Shared write: Can you use things that are said in the scene and Auggie’s thoughts to write a paragraph of Auggie’s diary from that day?
WALT: use Show Not Tell in diary entries
I wished the ground would swallow me up My knees trembled embarrassed A smile began to appear at the corner of my mouth I felt my ears burning I could feel a blush spreading across my cheeks My heart pounded in my chest anxious A wave of relief washed over me I kept my eyes glued to the floor pleased
Can you finish the diary WAGOLL? Where do they go next? What happens when they get back to Mr T’s office?
WALT: plan a diary entry
We are going to plan Auggie’s diary for his first day of term. . .
What happened Getting dropped off Homeroom English Lunch Getting picked up What people said How Auggie feels
WALT: write a diary entry to convey a character’s thoughts and feelings Can you use your plan to write Auggie’s diary entry for his first proper day at school?
As well as the plan from yesterday, you will need to think about how you begin and end your diary entry