Understanding Diaries and Personal Reflections

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What is a diary?

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A diary is a book in which you can record daily events and your personal thoughts and feelings.

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What are some key features of an effective diary?

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An effective diary should use the first person, use tenses to describe current or recent events, provide a clear sense of the writer's character, record recent experiences, and reflect the writer's feelings.

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Who is the narrator in the extract, "Mira's World"?

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The narrator is Mira, who is starting a diary for the first time.

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What does Mira think about talking to herself in a diary?

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Mira finds it weird to talk to herself in a diary and prefers to imagine she is writing to a friend.

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What does Mira say about her appearance?

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Mira says she has long, dead-straight black hair, dark brown eyes, and brown skin that shows her blushes.

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What does Mira enjoy more than writing?

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Mira enjoys using a paintbrush more than writing.

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What does the term 'wonky' mean?

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'Wonky' is an informal word meaning not in a straight line.

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What does Mira's school report say about her?

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Mira's school reports say that she needs to work on building her confidence and contributing to class discussions.

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What does Mira's nana call her?

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Mira's nana calls her a 'beauty'.

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What does Mira mean by 'doodler and a daydreamer'?

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Mira describes herself as someone who scribbles and draws absent-mindedly and often daydreams.