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Let’s read Maya’s diary entries.


             4 April 2025, Monday
             8:30 PM
             Dear Diary

             Today was my first day at the new school, and it was really tough. I thought it would

             be exciting, but it turned out to be stressful instead. Walking through those crowded
             hallways, I felt like I was invisible, like nobody even noticed me. Throughout the day, I
             noticed the tight-knit groups of friends, laughing and sharing inside jokes. It was a world I
             felt shut out from. Basketball, which used to be my favourite thing ever, turned into a total
             nightmare. Nobody wanted me in their team, and it hurt, a lot. I wish I could just go back
             to my old school where I belonged and was known for my sporting skill. I really don’t want
             to go to this school but I know I have to. I wonder how I’ll survive. I feel miserable.

             Maya


             a.  How did Maya expect her first day in the new school to be? What was different?

             b.  How would Maya feel better?

             17 April 2025, Sunday                                                                         8:45 PM
             Dear Diary

             My friend Jyoti, from my old school came to visit today, and it was so good to see her.
             She reminded me that I’m stronger than I think, and that really helped. But the best
             part of school was the 15 , Friday, when Mrs Johnson, my class teacher, talked to me
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             after class and told me she believed in my abilities to make a place for myself. She
             actually cared about how I was feeling, and it made me feel upbeat. Apart from all this,

             what I’m truly grateful about is the talk with mom. She accompanied me on a walk after
             dinner today and was so understanding.  When she said, ‘It’s okay to feel this way, my
             dear. But remember, this isn’t the end. We’ll get through this together,’ I couldn’t help
             crying. However, it felt good to have washed away my feelings in tears. I somehow felt
             lighter having shared my feelings. I know good things will happen. I just need to stay

             positive.
             Maya


             a.  How did Maya feel supported? How does sharing feelings with family, teachers or

                  friends help?
             b.  Do you think Maya will manage to stay positive? What makes you say so?


                                     tight-knit: (of a group of people) bound together by strong relationships and common interests
                                     upbeat: cheerful

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