@ Writing workshop: Writing a journal Read the account of the first flight again, concentrating especially on the extract from Orville’s journal. Why does it help to have an account from someone who was there? Imagine that you are present at an important moment in history — perhaps, like Orville Wright, you are someone directly involved in the event. Youare going to write your journal entry for that day. Planning your journal Choose one of the world-changing events mentioned in this chapter, ora similar important event, and spend some time checking the basic facts. Think about the following: © What would it be like to be there? © What would you see? © What would you hear? © What would you say? Begin at the point where something special happens, or is about to happen. Writing, editing and proofreading Write the first draft of your journal entry. Write about 100-120 words. ‘When you have finished, read though your account and check for any mistakes in spelling or punctuation, Can you change anything tomake it better? Show your journal entry to a partner. Can they suggest any ways in which itcan be improved? Write your final version. Gy Chalienge You don't have to tell the full story. Try to describe enough to tell the reader that something special is happening, Use words that show how you feel. Imagine that you just miss being present at an important event ~ for example, you visited kitty Hawk and walked along the beach on 16 December 1903, only to leam later what had happened the next day. Write a journal entry: © saying what you nearly saw © expressing your disappointment.