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Stand by Me CHAPTER 9

Writing a Journal

A journal is a written record of news and events of a personal nature. Keeping a journal is a
way of preserving memories.

Pre-writing
Before writing, it is good to have an outline. Study the tips to write a journal.

Introduction – answers who, Include time Write in the
what, when, where, why connections past tense

Write in the first Write in End the journal with
person, ‘I’ chronological order a closing statement

Time Connections
Much later in the day, …
4 September - 8.30 p.m. Meanwhile, … Next, …
Husna, a friend who had an impact on my life. Soon afterwards, … At first, …
Today, I met my friend Husna. She was the one who gave new After a while, … Later, … Then, …
meaning to my school life. I had lost touch with her when my Finally
family transferred from Johor Bahru to Kuala Kangsar, Perak
when I was in Year Five.
I was an only child and my parents loved and spoilt me. They granted all my wishes.
However, my happiness came to an end when I went to primary school.
I did not know how to react to my classmates when I was in Year One. I did not want to
share my colour pencils or crayons. I wanted to win all the games we played and would throw
a tantrum when I lost. Soon, no one wanted to be friends with me and I was lonely. I did not
like going to school.
It was Husna who taught me about school life. One day, she told me that I had to change
my character if I wanted to have friends. She said that I should learn to share and care.
I should accept defeat gracefully as it would be impossible to win all the time.
Most importantly, she said that friendship means listening and accepting other
people’s views. She suggested I should learn how to
communicate with others. No one cares about our family
background. People choose friends for what they are, not
what they have.
I realised what she said was true. I learnt to share
and care. I listened to my friends’ views and disagreed
when necessary. I became more tolerant and considerate of
others’ feelings. Now I have many friends. It was Husna who
taught me the value of true friendship.

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