The Diary Chronicles

Worksheet Description

This High School Literary Nonfiction Comprehension worksheet invites students to step into history by reading a diary. They will not only explore the content of the diary but also reflect on the author’s life, the historical context, and the emotional tapestry woven into the pages.

Students begin by identifying the period of the author’s life described in the diary, gaining an understanding of the time frame. They will then delve into the author’s characteristics at this point in life, examining their age, activities, worries, and fears.

The worksheet prompts students to extract facts about the historical time period from the diary, fostering a deeper comprehension of the past. Finally, students analyze major events in the author’s life during this period, noting the author’s thoughts and emotions regarding each event.

This exercise promotes critical thinking, historical literacy, and empathy, allowing students to step into the shoes of the diary’s author.