Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Background information

Student level: Form 1 Class duration: 45 minutes Language focus: writing diary

entries, recalling events in first person narrative.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to : …identify the features of a diary entry; …put oneself in someone else’s shoes; …write a diary entry from a different

perspective; …read with a critical mind; and …get enjoyment from and take pleasure

in reading.

What did we read last time?

What genre is this book? Who is the protagonist

(the main guy)? What happened after Greg

and Rowley signed up forSafety Patrol?

Time to read…

Try to listen to the teacher read with proper emotions – feel how Greg feels.

Question time!

What did Greg do? Did Greg get punished? What happened to Rowley? What is the lesson learnt for Greg?

Enjoy the Movie!

Think…

What if you were Rowley? How would you feel if you were cheated like him? Betrayed? Trusted the wrong friend? Hate Greg? Lost faith in friendship?

Diary

What are the features of a diary entry? Who is it meant to be written for? Formal or informal? What do you write about in a diary entry?

Sample of diary:  I think I might just know what this is all

about. I decided to have some fun with the kids. I knew if I confessed, I'd lose my hot chocolate privileges.

Now time to write your own diary!

Get in a group of 4 and write (and draw pictures) from Rowley’s perspective…

Share your diary

Again, read aloud your emotions.

Almost the end of class…

So… what have you learnt in this lesson?