Planning the first diary entry based on 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'

Oral rehearsal of a recount ensures we have a clear understanding of the chronology of events. When rehearsing and planning for a diary entry, we do so in the first person from the character's perspective. An effective plan for a diary entry contains key events in chronological order and thoughts/feelings. A plan is written in note format using bullet points to capture the most important information. Lila's first diary entry will recount her day making fireworks and discovering her father's views on her future.