Diary

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/diary

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a diary?A diary is a private book where you write your thoughts, feelings, and daily adventures. It helps you remember moments and look back on how you grew.
2. Why do people keep diaries?People keep diaries to remember things, think about their feelings, and sometimes to help them feel better. Writing down thoughts can make us clearer and calmer.

Introspection: The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.
Primary Source: An original document or artifact providing firsthand testimony or direct evidence concerning a topic under investigation.
Catharsis: The process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, often leading to a feeling of relief or purification.