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Diary Writing WorksheetDiary Writing Worksheet
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2nd - 4th
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English Language Arts
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1 hr
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2004
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Diary Writing

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As part of their reading of Michael Morpurgo's novel Kensuke's Kingdom, young castaways create diary entries describing their own time left alone on an island.

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english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Although designed to be used in conjunction with a reading of Kensuke's Kingdom, writers could use the provided link, visit the Adventure Island site, and then craft their own entries

Classroom Considerations

  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

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  • The worksheet includes suggestions for how to craft entries
  • Writers create entries for five consecutive days

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