How to write a diary entry

1. How to write a…
Diary Entry

2. Here are some tips tHat
will Help your diary
look real…

3. 1.Write in a chronological
order.

Start with events that happened
early in the day, and end with
events that took place in the
evening.

4. Write in the first person
•Use pronouns such as I, We, Us,
We´re, I´m.
•This will make you feel part of the
story!

5. Detailed description
•Give detailed information about
places, objects, people and events.
•Avoid describing what is not needed!
Your diary has to include your
personal touch, so you are not going
to write about something you are not
interested in.

6. Familiar events
•talking about events that involved
you, or your familiar, or close
friends.
•Avoid talking about strangers, and
events you were not involved in.

7. Explain why…
•If you are sad, remember to explain
why (Don´t write just “I´m sad
today…”)
•If you are happy, tell your diary
why you are happy!

8. And last but not least…
•Don´t be afraid to write about your
feelings and emotions. Áfter all, it
´s a personal diary and you share
everything with it!