Diary Adventures with the BFG
Diary Adventures with the BFG
Lesson duration is: 40 minItems in this lesson
Diary Adventures with the BFG
What do you already know about keeping a diary?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to write your own diary entry based on Chapters 1–3 of the BFG, including feelings and key events.
What Is a Diary?
A diary is a book where you write about your day, your thoughts and your feelings. People use diaries to remember special moments.
Why Write a Diary?
Diaries help us remember what happened and how we felt. You can share adventures, worries, or secrets in your diary!
Features of a Good Diary Entry
Start your diary with a greeting like 'Dear Diary' and say when you are writing.
Write about what happened and how you felt. Use 'I' to share your experiences.
Dear Diary...
Feelings and Events
What Happened So Far?
Sophie can't sleep, sees the BFG, and is whisked away to Giant Country! Think about how Sophie might feel during these events.
Let’s Plan Our Diary Entry!
Imagine you are Sophie. What would you write in your diary after meeting the BFG? What did you see, hear, and feel?
Homework Assignment
Write a diary entry as Sophie about her adventure in Chapters 1–3 of the BFG. Include: 1. What happened. 2. How Sophie felt. 3. What she saw and heard. Try your best!
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
