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2 Diary Writing

A diary entry is one of the most personal categories of writing. In a diary, a person
can record his/her experience, emotions, thoughts or feelings that he/she considers
worth writing on a daily basis. Diaries are organised chronologically by date. So let
us study the format of a diary entry.

Sunday, 30 June 2023 day and date

10:45 p.m. time
Dear Diary salutation body

Today our class teacher took us to a zoo. I was quite excited about the trip because I
love animals. However, it turned out to be one of the saddest experiences of my life.

We saw many birds and animals in the zoo. Alas! They didn’t look happy in their cages.
There were colourful parrots and lovebirds. They looked sad in their small enclosures.
I am sure they miss the blue skies. The plight of the lion, tiger and leopard was not
much better either. They were kept inside tiny cages. They are well-fed and they also
receive medical attention whenever they show signs of illness. Yet, they looked tired
and unhealthy. I guess that is a result of their sedentary life. They get absolutely no
opportunities to walk or run. They pace their small cages up and down looking restive
and angry.

I am not saying that zoos are bad. They do protect many endangered species. Still it
hurts me to see wild animals caged for our entertainment. I know I can’t do anything
for them but I can’t help feeling bad for them. I don’t think I will visit a zoo again.
Priya writer’s name

Now, attempt these:

1. You recently visited the Crafts Mela at Suraj Kund in Faridabad. It was a
mini India assembled at one place. Make a diary entry of what you saw and
experienced there.

2. Suppose you are Sudeep. You paid a visit to an old-age home. Record your
experience in the form of a diary entry.

3. While going back home, you came across many children under a flyover with
begging bowls in their hands. Record your experience in the form of a diary entry.

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