Planning the first diary entry based on 'The Firework Maker's Daughter' | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

What will Lila's diary entries include?

• a recount of her experiences

• her thoughts and feelings

• facts about the world

Answer explanation

Lila's diary entries will recount her experiences and include her thoughts and feelings about them throughout.

Which of the following are key linguistic features in a diary entry?

• first person

• third person

• past tense

Answer explanation

A diary entry shifts into present tense towards the end when writing about current feelings.

Order the following to show the layout of a diary entry:

• Sign-off

• Greeting - 'Dear Diary,'

• Paragraphs to organise recount

• Date

Answer explanation

This structure helps to organise your diary entry clearly.

What is a plan?

• a final piece of written work

• a framework that writers create before they write

• a writer's first ideas about their writing

Answer explanation

A plan supports in the writing of a piece of work.

True or false? Lila's diary entry should be written in a formal tone.

(a)  

Answer explanation

It is a personal piece of writing so it is written in an informal tone.