Diary Writing


Diary Writing - Concepts
Class - 8th CBSE Subjects
 
 
Concept Explanation
 

Diary Writing

Diary Writing: is a very personal form of writing. There are no hard and fast rules for writing a diary. In an examination situation, The question of diary entry tests your creativity, imagination and expression. You will be given a situation on the basis of which you will be required to produce a diary entry. A diary entry should include the following in its format:

  • Day, date and time of the entry
  • A suitable descriptive heading
  • The body of the diary entry (.e. contents) .
  • Signature
  • Make your diary entry experiential i.e. write as if you have really been a part of the situation set in the question and what you are writing is your own experience, your own point of view and your feelings. In real life diary writing, you may find the following points useful.

    Rules of Diary Writing

  • Do net write every day. Wait until something interesting happens. You should write only when you wish to. Write when you wish to show off a bit, complain a bit or drain away a disappointment, record a hilarious experience, or comment on people and relations.
  • Keep your diary secret. If need be write in a coded form and keepit locked.
  • Avoid writing about llness, railway time table, weather etc..e. the things which are everyday, common or inconsequential.
  • Create self portraits, pen portraits of others, express your experiences, hopes, fears, joys, sorrows etc.
  • Example: You paid a visit to an ‘Orphange and Old Home’ with other N.S.S. Volunteers. Using the hints given below together with your own ideas, make a diary entry of what you saw and experienced there.

    Hints:  : Orphage and Old home, Young children, infants, Mostly senior citizens above 60 , Peaceful surroundings , Spacious , Clean rooms and baths , Regular Medical check-ups , a good library , Means of recreation ,  A home away from home, Swings and mother nurses available for children

    Answer:

    Bhiwadi

    10th March, 20XX

    Monday, 4:00 pm

    Dear Diary,

    With the disintegration of the joint family system, the old people find themselves deserted and alone. It is unfortunate that in the evening of their lives, they are not looked after by their childem. The concept of ‘Old homes’ is for such old people. I made it a point to visit the ‘Old Home’ at Bhiwadi. Also, parents who abandoned their children either due to poverty or some other social factors were fopunhd in the orphage. The Home is situated at a peaceful place. The building is simple but spacious and clean. It seems to be an ideal place for the senior citizens.

    A doctor visits the Home daily to check up the senior citizens. There is a permanent nurse employed to look after and give them medicine on time. The home has a good library and several means of recreation All the inmates showered their parental love by insisting on having lunch with us. What a satisfying and rewarding visit it was to meet our grand paas and grannies!

    Yours,

    Mansi

     
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