IX D DIARY ENTRY S ESSION

2022-23

This handout is to be pasted/written down in the CW copy.

Points to remember:
1. A diary entry is an organized journal that we maintain date-wise.
2. The entries within your diary are how you organize the thoughts, experiences, feelings and
opinions. 
3. Always write the date and the day of the entry
4. Always follow the format.
5. A diary entry is usually of one paragraph only.
 Opening line- introduce the theme/topic of the diary entry
 Subsequent lines- Describe your feelings/experiences/thoughts related to the
theme/matter/topic
 Conclusion- A quick sum up of the theme/topic
6. Write in first person ‘I’, since it is you who is making the entry of your experiences/feelings in
your diary.
7. Follow the word limit.
8. DO NOT put the diary entry in a box.
9. Do not give a name to your diary like “Dear Kitty”, “Dear Diary” and so on.
10. Do not write sentences like “…you know…”, “I will tell you about…” and so on.
11.You are allowed to give your personal opinion.

Format:
Date, Day
1:10 pm, Place

Body of the diary (in ONE paragraph)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Practice questions:
1. You are Manish/Manisha, a student of class IX. Due to the pandemic, you have been
distracted from your studies and have not performed well in your Periodic Tests. Write a diary
entry in not more than 120 words describing why this has happened and your resolution to do
better in Annual Examination. [solved below]
2. The unusual rise in daily temperatures has got you thinking about the alarming rate at
which global warming is hitting us. Write a diary entry on what you can do to help the situation
get better. [word limit: 100-120]
3. Imagine that you have made your mother very angry about something. Write a diary entry
in about 80-90 words on how you are planning to set things right with her. [word limit: 100-120]

Solved question:

April 4 2022, Monday

8:00 pm, Delhi

When I saw the results of my Periodic Tests today, I realized how distracted I have been during
the online classes. I spent a lot of time on computer games and social media. I used to either skip
classes, or join late. I have been irregular with the submission of assignments. I was taking
studies lightly, without realizing that my casual approach could affect my grades. I have scored
much less than what I am capable of. However, I can still mend the situation. I have resolved to
attend all classes, pay undivided attention and not let anything distract me. I have chalked out a
schedule for studies and recreation. I have promised myself that I will give my very best now.