A diary is a personal record where you write about your daily experiences, thoughts, and feelings. It’s like having a private conversation with yourself on paper, written in first person (“I”, “my”, “we”).
Key features of diary writing:
- Date and day: Always begin with the current date
- Time: Optionally mention when you’re writing
- Salutation: Start with “Dear Diary”
- Content: Write about:
– What happened during the day
– Your feelings and reactions
– Your personal thoughts
- Language: Use informal, conversational style
- Tense: Mainly past tense, as you’re describing what happened
- Word limit: 100-120 words
Here’s an example of how to write a diary entry:
Monday, 6th January, 2025
9:30 PM
Dear Diary,
Today was my first day back at school after winter break. I was so excited to meet all my friends again! The best part was seeing my best friend Priya – we couldn’t stop talking about our holidays.
Our new Science teacher, Mrs. Sharma, seems very nice. She did an interesting experiment showing us how plants absorb water. I was amazed to see the white flower turning blue when placed in colored water.
I’m a bit worried about the Math test next week though. I need to practice more multiplication tables. Mom promised to help me study tomorrow.
It’s getting late now.
Good night!
Radhika
Tips for children:
- Write regularly – try to make it a daily habit
- Be honest about your feelings
- Include important details about your day
- Keep your writing neat and organized
The CBSE syllabus emphasizes diary writing because it helps improve:
– Creative writing skills
– Self-expression
– Emotional awareness
– Grammar and vocabulary
– Writing in chronological order
