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English
Quarter 1
Module 4: Writing a Diary
Day 1

Pre Test

Directions: Match the picture to its correct sentence on the right. Write the
letter of your answer before the number.

A B

A. Maria cleaned the room.

______1.

B. John studied his lessons.

______2.

C. She was sad and lonely.

______3.

D. They ate together.

______4.

E. I washed clothes.

______5.

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Day 2

Lesson Diary and it’s Parts

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What I Need to Know

➢ Know what is a diary
➢ Give the different parts of a diary

What’s In
Have you remembered the things you did last summer? What did you
do? How did you feel about it?

What’s New
Read the diary entry below.
September 1, 2021
Dear Diary,
I’m so tired! I played basketball with my friends under the heat of the
sun. The game started at 7:30 in the morning and finished at 9:30. We had
snacks together after the game at the canteen. My friends ate sandwich but
I ate banana because that is my favorite. We went home at 10:00 A.M.

Jack

Who wrote the diary?________________________________

What did Jack do ? _________________________________
When did they play basketball?________________________
How did Jack feel after playing basketball?_______________

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What Is It

A diary is a book in which one keeps a record of events and

experiences.

It is also called journal.Originally, diary comes in a written format

using any pen or pencil and a notebook.

A personal diary may contain a person’s experiences, thoughts

and feelings.It may also inlcude commentary on events outside of the
writer’s direct experience.

PARTS OF A DIARY
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A diary entry has a:
1. Heading is the date and place written at the top.
2. Greeting or Salutation “Dear Diary” is commonly used.
3. Body of the diary is where your thoughts, feelings and experiences
are written. It is written in the first person. Write the actions in order.
Use action words in the past form.
4. Signature is where your name or nickname is written.

What I Can Do
A. Directions:Finish the sentence in the box below by using the emojis
below.

Happy Sad Surprised Scared Angry Embarrassed

Today I feel _______________________________________________________

because I am

B. True or False. Write T if the sentence is correct and F if the sentence is

wrong.

________1. A diary is also called a journal.

________2. In writing a diary, you will write your name first.
________3. A personal diary only talks about the life of other person.

What I Have Learned

A diary is a book in which one keeps a record of events and experiences.

The diary has four parts: heading,greeting or salutation, body of the diary
and signature.

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Day 3

Lesson Writing a Diary Using Given Entries

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What I Need to Know

➢ Write a diary using the given entries

What’s In

Directions: Identify the parts of a diary in each number. Choose your

answer from the box.

A. Heading C. Greeting
B. Signature D. Body of the diary

_______1. Melanie

I stayed home and watched movies

_______2. with my cousins today. We played hide
and seek too.

_______3. July 15, 2021

_______4. Dear Diary,

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What’s New

Look at Maria’s cleaning list during weekends and holidays. Those with
check were the things she did last June 12, 2021.

Cleaning the floor

Taking out the trash

Fetching water

Washing the dishes

Preparing the bed

Watch TV for 30 minutes.

Questions:

What were the things Maria did last June 12,2021?____________

What was the thing she was not able to do?__________________

How might Maria feel after doing all those things?______________

What Is It
At the end of the day, Maria wrote a diary of what she did and felt
last June 12, 2021.

June 12, 2021

Dear Diary,

I did a lot of things today. I woke up early in the morning to

fetch water. Then I cleaned the floor. I was happy I was not able
to take out the trash because my brother did it. After lunch, I
washed the dishes and had some play with my younger sister. I
watched TV at 6 pm and prepared the bed.
Maria

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Tips in writing a diary:
1. Events or experiences must be arranged from first to last.
2. Action words must be in the past form of the verb. Like in the
diary above, words were in the past such as did, woke up,
cleaned, was, washed and watched.
3. You must share your feelings,emotions and more expereinces.
4. It must have the different parts. See our Lesson 1.
5. Always use the first person “I” as you did the action.
6. You can prepare checklist of activities for you to remember easily
the things you did.

What I Can Do

A. Direction:Write a diary using the entries below.

Melanie
I woke up early today. I cleaned my
room at 7 am. Then, I took a bath at 7:15
July 15, 2021 am. After 30 minutes, we had breakfast
with my mother. Then, I washed the
dishes, cleaned the doors and windows.
What a busy day!
Dear Diary, .
Melanie

____________________

___________________

____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

____________________

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What I Have Learned

In writing a diary, the action must be in the past. The parts

must be completed (date, greeting, body of the diary, signature).
Use the first person “I”. Tell the different experiences and
feelings on that day.

Day 4

Lesson 3 Writing a Diary by Oneself

What I Need to Know

➢ Write a diary by oneself

What’s In

Directions: Write True if the sentence is correct and False if it is wrong.

________1. Past form of the verb is used in writing a diary.

________2. Events or experiences must be arranged from last to first.
________3. You must not share your feelings,emotions and more
experiences in writing a diary.

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What’s New

Observe the picture of Kevin’s activities yesterday. Which do you

think happens first?

What I Can Do
Direction: Write your own diary about your feelings and experiences
today. Do it on the space provided.

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What I Have Learned

The diary has different parts, and we need to follow the different
tips in writing a good one.

Day 5

Post Test

Directions: Read the sentences below and encircle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. A dairy has ______ parts.

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4
2. It is a part where you can write your name.
A. Greeting B. Signature C. Body of the Letter
3. _______ is a part of a diary where you can see the date when it
is written.
A. Heading B. Greeting C. Signature
4. It is a book in which one keeps a record of his or her experiences.
A. Atlas B. Diary C. Fable
5. Which is the common greeting or salutation in writing a diary?
A. Babe, B. My Dear, C. Dear Diary,

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Lesson 2
What’s In
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C
What I can do
July 15, 2021
Dear Diary,
I woke up early today. I cleaned my room at 7 am. Then, I
took a bath at 7:15 am. After 30 minutes, we had breakfast with
my mother. Then, I washed the dishes, cleaned the doors and
windows. What a busy day!
Melanie
Lesson 3 Lesson 1
What’s New
What’s In Jack
1. True played basketball
2. False September 1, 2021
3. False Tired
What I can do
-answer varies What I can Do
A. -answer varies
B. 1. T
2. F
3. F
Answer Key
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Development Team of the Module

Contextualizer/ Jhuna Lyn S. Gasal, T III, Lahug Elementary School

Compiler
Content/

Language Editors Roquesa B. Sabejon, PSDS, North District

Ma. Sherlina C. Cabatingan, MT II,Talamban Elem. School
Mary Ann P. Maranga, T II, Zapatera Elementary School

Evaluator: Jessica D. Batindaan, Principal, Bitlang Integrated School

Management Team
Rhea Mar A. Angtud, Schools Division Superintendent
Bernadette A.Susvilla, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Grecia F. Bataluna, Curriculum Implementation Division
Norman R. Gabales, EPSvr English
Vanessa L. Harayo, EPSvr LRMS

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