diary gives birth to autobiography

Diary Writing : Gives birth to an Autobiography

What is diary? A diary (also called journal) is a record (originally

in handwritten format) with discrete entries

arranged by date reporting on what has happened

over the course of a day or other period.

Features of Diary Writing

Informal tone

First person - Use pronouns such as I, We, Us, We´re, I´m. This will make you feel part of the story

Emotive language

Chronological order- Start with events that happened early in the day, and end with events that took place in the evening.

Opinion/Point of view

Purpose of Diary Writing

Keep track of what you do through day.

Helps you express your feelings.

Good for writing practice.

Releases inner thoughts.

Something to look back on when you are

older.

Diary : A Close Friend

Sink for all secrets

Trustworthy Never Betrays

and only yours

What is an Autobiography ?

An autobiography is the story of one’s life as

written by oneself.

It’s all about you,

written by you!

It’s All

About Me!

Autobiography

A Chapter of Your Life- Telling stories about key

events in your life and describing people who played

important roles can be a dynamic learning experience.

Revisit your Past- Immerse yourself in the sights,

sounds, and other sensations of memory.

The Meaning of Your Experience- Understanding

and stating the meaning of your experience is an

important part of writing a quality Autobiography.

How diary helps in making of an autobiography

Short things of diary makes

autobiography interesting

A Bundle of short memories

Store for your varying behaviour

Some Examples

ANNE FRANK

(12 June,1945-March,1945)

Anne Frank wrote a diary

In her small period of life.

Then this diary becomes its autobiography.

“The Diary of a Young Girl” this is the name

of Anne Frank’s

autobiography.

The last point !!

Don´t be afraid to writeabout your feelings and emotions. Áfter all, it´s a personal diary and youshare everything with it!

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