This resource is a clear, student-friendly guide to writing diary and journal entries for Leaving Certificate English Question B (50 marks). It is suitable for both Ordinary Level and Higher Level students and is designed to build confidence in reflective and personal writing.

The booklet explains what diary and journal entries are and are not, with a strong focus on tone, immediacy, and reflection. Students are guided through writing both single entries and a series of diary entries, which regularly appear in exam questions.

This resource includes:
clear explanations of diary and journal writing
guidance on tone, layout, and structure
the 3 F’s approach (Format, Facts, Feelings)
support for writing series of diary entries
Ordinary Level and Higher Level sample answers
exam-style practice tasks based on past Question B prompts

This booklet is ideal for classroom teaching, revision, or independent study and works particularly well with mixed-ability classes.