Apply it to Diary or journal entry:
How the text works
Purpose, shape and language.
Purpose: Record experience, thought or learning from a viewpoint
Common forms: Character diary, learning journal, field notes
Typical structure: Date or moment → event or observation → response → question or next step
Language features: First person; time markers; feeling and thinking verbs; concrete detail
Tone and register: Personal and reflective; formality depends on purpose and reader.
Teaching guidance
Anchor reflection in a specific moment. Add what changed in your thinking or what you will do next.
Quick learner checklist
- □ The opening makes the purpose clear: Record experience, thought or learning from a viewpoint.
- □ Each part has a clear place and moves the reader towards the purpose.
- □ The language features, tone and level of formality fit the reader and situation.
- □ I have checked the details, paragraphing and punctuation before sharing.