Lesson Exemplar in English V
Lesson: Diary
I.
Learning Competency
Write about personal experiences in a diary.
II.
Activity
Read an example diary entry to the learners. (You would have prepared this on a large sheet of
paper to display to the class).
22 May 2015
Dear Diary
Today, I went to play at my friend Jesse’s house. Her mother made us sausages and chips
for lunch. We played in the garden all afternoon. Dad came to fetch me after work. I love
spending time at Jesse’s house!
Questions:
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What was the diary entry about?
Why is it important to include the date when writing in a diary?
Would you like to keep a diary? Why?
What situation would you want to use in your diary entry?
Why do you think some people write in a diary?
III.
Discussion
A diary is a personal notebook with a space for each day. A diary entry should include
the date, what happened as well as thoughts and feelings about what happened.
Some people use diaries to keep a record of their appointments and meetings. Other
people use their diaries to write their experiences and feelings about what happens to them
each day.
Explain that sometimes people use a diary like a friend - they write about their
problems and feelings, and then feel better because they have ‘shared’ their thoughts.
IV.
Assessment
Write a diary entry about a pet or a pet you would like to own on a sheet of paper.(
Learners can say what their pet is named, why it is a good pet to have, how they care for it,
etc.)