This differentiated pack contains all of the diary writing tools you need in LKS2, including success criteria, self/peer assessment checklists, diary examples and a diary writing PowerPoint. For more LKS2 resources for writing a diary entry, take a look at some of our other favourites:
What is the format of the a diary entry topics?
A Diary Entry Topics has no fixed format or style of writing, it was your first day in your new school. You made new friends. Write about your experiences and feelings about the new school in your diary.
How can I help my students write a sensational diary entry?
Guide your students through everything they need to do to produce a sensational diary entry with the PowerPoint, checklist and examples of diary writing. Looking through examples of diary extracts can help children to understand what’s expected of them and how to put what they’ve learnt into practice.
What are the benefits of diary writing for children?
They can reflect on the events of the day and their thoughts and feelings in a healthy way. It’s a great way to encourage them to express themselves while improving their writing skills. Children can learn to write different genres since diary writing is a form of non-fiction.
What is this diary writing checklist for KS2?
This Diary Writing Checklist for KS2 is a brilliant tool for teaching your pupils all about the key features of diary writing and gives them the chance to self-assess their work. Read More…
What are the benefits of Year 6 diary writing?
They’re also beneficial for your mental health, as can help manage nerves and irrational fears, and become a safe place for you to jot down your feelings. This resource has all the success criteria for Year 6 Diary writing – a fab way of encouraging students to keep their own diaries.
Where can I find good advice for writing a school diary?
If students need a neat recap on success criteria for writing diary entries, then BBC Bitesize also has this advice entry. There are overall tips, a video to watch, pointers on structure, tone and tense and some activities to practise what they’ve learnt.
