Diaries and Journals

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There's always more than one side to the story.

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Diaries and journals are special books where people write about their daily lives and feelings. They can share what happened each day, what they liked, or what made them happy or sad.

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These personal writings help us understand what life was like for them.

Key facts

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1Diaries are personal books for writing.
2People write about their daily lives in diaries.
3Diaries help us understand feelings and experiences.

Then & Now

History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

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What do people write about in diaries?

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What can diaries help us learn?

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