Imagine that you are Mary. Write a diary entry which outlines your expectations of bearing the Messiah and the range of emotions you are feeling on being the mother of Christ.
Expectations
Imagine that you are Mary. Write a diary entry which outlines your expectations of bearing the Messiah and the range of emotions you are feeling on being the mother of Christ.
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Dear Diary,
Today was exhausting i was walking for about 7 hours and then sweetly Joseph said for the next 5 hours i could go on the donkey. I feel so bad for Joseph because he walked for the full 12 hours. If anyone finds out that the baby I’m carrying is God’s then I will not be alive. I am so happy that we were chosen ones when it could have been anyone.
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A really thoughtful insight into how Mary might have been feeling on that tiring journey. You have included her emotions.
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Dear Diary,
Today must have been one of the most exhausting days of my life. Everyone had to go to their home town to be counted (in my case, 100 miles to Bethlehem). I am no longer pregnant, I had my baby this morning. He is called Jesus, he is Christ the Lord. Before he was born, the angels came to tell me I was carrying the baby Jesus, the new king of Jerusalem. I am so happy…
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Your diary entry shows an understanding of Mary’s feelings and empathy for her.
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Dear Dairy,
This day and night has been the most tiring experience ever. The journey has been twelve hours. For the first few hours we walked. But when the pain began to get too much I sat and rode on the donkey. I was so worried. I didn’t know what to expect. So I went with it.
When Joseph and I arrived there was nowhere available but a lowly cattle shed. It was early morn when I gave birth to my son, Jesus. Shepherds came and so did three wise men. I just wonder to myself why us? But I am glad…
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Why are you glad?
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Dear diary,
Today has been the most stressful day of my life, I’ve walked for 5 hours and my legs are so tired. Eventually, Joseph let me ride on the donkey. I finally arrived at Bethlehem and there were no spare rooms so Joseph and I had the baby in a stable. He is called Jesus and is Christ the lord.
I am so proud to have been chosen by God to be mother of the Messiah.
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Your diary entry shows empathy with Mary. She was very lucky to have such a considerate husband.
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Dear diary,
Today I had to travel to Bethlehem with Joseph. It was such a long way. He let me travel on the donkey, with me being pregnant. When we arrived we visited an inn but there were no spare rooms. However one kind innkeeper pointed in the direction of a stable we could use.
I wonder why God has chosen me to be the mother of Christ? And what is expected of me?
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I really like your use of a rhetorical question at the end. I think Mary will have put huge expectations upon herself as the mother and protector of the Messiah and her son. She played a vital role in the incarnation.
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Dear Diary,
Today was a long, hard, and exhausting day, i walked for 7 hours miles and miles when Joseph asked me to get on the donkey as i was heavily pregnant and waiting for a baby who was the son of God. An inkeeper directed us to a stable where i could have the baby the son of God. If anybody found out God chose us to have his child we wouldn’t be alive. We are so happy God has chosen me to be the mother of Christ.
By EmilyGrace
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Your diary reveals Mary’s anxiety and understanding that the situation was a dangerous one and that her son’s life depended on her and Joseph’s protection. Your writing shows empathy for Mary.
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Dear diary,
The journey to Bethlehem has been difficult, due to the hot weather and the uncomfortable conditions traveling on a slow donkey whilst being pregnant. As the time goes by I get more anxious about the birth and how my child the pressure is intensified when I consider that my baby is the son of God. I can’t help thinking how he will be received by the world? Joseph has been very supportive by making me comfortable and helps where ever he can. I just really want to be at home to have my baby in familiar surroundings, but I can’t because I need to register for the census.
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A super diary entry Thomas, it shows a real empathy for Mary. The expectation of Jesus’s birth will be tremendous on her. Well done.
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An excellent diary entry Thomas, it shows evidence of your empathy for Mary. Well Done. Mrs B
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Dear Diary,
I am so exhausted, I traveled a long way to Bethlehem so baby Jesus can be born.
Joseph has been a great help getting me there on a donkey. I’m so proud that Jesus is the son of God I’m so proud that God chose me and Joseph. Jesus is the best son I’ve ever had!
From Mary
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Your diary reveals how excited Mary is. Do you think she is feeling anxious too? Why might this be? Mrs B
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Dear diary,
Today was a scary day because an angel came down from heaven and told me that I’m going to have a baby called Jesus.The angel told me that he’s going to spread Gods word.Then I decided tell Joseph what happened and told him that I am going to visit my cousin,Elizabeth.
Dear diary,
I’m back home and Elizabeth has a baby and its name is John .I told Elizabeth about the angels and she said that there’s nothing to be worried about so I stayed calm.
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This shows your understanding of the key components surrounding Jesus’s birth Gabriel. Our next RE lesson is to hot seat someone as John the Baptist to think about his expectations of the new Messiah. I enjoyed reading your diary entry. Well done and happy new year. Mrs Beesley
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Your diary shows a real understanding of the events surrounding Jesus’s birth.
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Dear diary,
This is the final day of our long journey to Bethlehem. Joseph has advised me to ride the donkey for the next few hours, to ease the discomfort of carrying our unborn child.
As we near Bethlehem we see more and more people. Hopefully there is a room available for us, as we are exhausted. When we find somewhere warm and safe, the saviour can be born.
I do hope we arrive in Bethlehem soon, so the Saviour can be born.
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A thoughtful diary entry James. It must be an anxious time for Mary. Mrs Beesley
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Lovely diary entry James with evidence of a conscious effort to use different sentence structures. Well done. Mrs B
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Dear diary, today has been so exsausting. firstly we found out we had to travel to bethlehem to have Jesus. we had to ride the donkey for 12 hours joseph kindly let me ride the donkey for seven hours he rode it for five hours. if anyone finds out were having jesus we will probably have to move to the other side of the world.
by alfie
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Dear Diary,
You will not believe how exhausted I am. I have been walking for what seems like days, but is only a few hours. I am sat on a dazed and confused donkey and I am in so much pain I may pass out. God bless Joseph because he let me ride the donkey for the most part of the journey so his legs must be about to drop off.
A few days ago, an angel came to me and told me I was the mother of the Messiah Jesus Christ. When I was told this I was in disbelief but I knew that if someone came down flying in a ball of light and told me something, it was probably true. Joseph and I can’t tell anyone that we are the parents of the Messiah or we’ll be killed.
Mary
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A thoughtful diary entry from Mary’s perspective. Well Done. Mrs B
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Dear Diary,
Today has been the most strangest day of my life. I was doing what I normally do, cleaning up clothes, when an angel swooped down and told me that I was going to have a child who would be Christ the Lord!!! I am so confused to what I have to do. This is so unplanned! I’m so worried because everybody is going to think I’m crazy. And why did God choose me?! I’m not even married yet! Oh dear, what will Joseph say?! I hope he doesn’t leave me! I think I’m going to pray for courage…
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Dear diary
Today’s events have been somewhat confusing I have just had a visit from the angel Gabriel to tell me that I have been chosen to be the mother of Jesus Christ, Son of God. I feel very frightened and anxious but at the same time I am very privileged to have been chosen. Joseph has taken the news very well and we have been informed that we must leave at once. Joseph is gathering a few things for the long journey ahead. I hope that we can keep this child safe as he is the precious Son of God.
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A really mature and thoughtful response Tom. Well Done! Mrs Beesley
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Dear Diary
I am so scared! Soon I will have a baby son called Jesus, the Son of God. I am overwhelmed by the responsibility of carrying the Messiah, and tired after walking for miles and miles. Despite my fears, I am also excited. When Angel Gabriel came down, I was amazed and filled with joy to find I had been chosen to do such a great thing. When the baby is born, my life will change forever. I must rest now as it is late and dark.
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A lovely sentence starter Ted ‘Despite my fears’
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Dear diary,
Today has been one of the most confusing days of my life, I was doing my daily jobs and then suddenly, I saw something floating in my house it was like a glowing woman she claimed she was an angel sent from God. At first I didn’t believe her, but when she said I was having a baby sent by God named Jesus then I believed her. Now I’ll have to tell Joseph and I’m worried he won’t believe me because it is kind of hard to believe someone when they say an angel came down from the Lord and said your having a baby who will be The Messiah.
So I really don’t know what I’m going to do…
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Great use of capital letters Dillon. Mrs Beesley
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Dear Diary,
Today was the most stressful day of my life, I have been walking for 5 hours non stop. I am so tired, after I had walked for five hours, Joseph eventually let me sit on a donkey instead of walking. After another two hours I finally arrived at Bethlehem. Unfortunately, there were no spare rooms for me and joseph to stay in, so Joseph and I had to stay in a stable. Not long after, I had baby Jesus and he is Christ the Lord.
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Great adverbials Hannah. Mrs Beesley
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Dear diary
I am having this baby which is so amazing. I am full of emotions right now and I can not describe how I am feeling. It is the best time of my life but I am worried as it is a huge responsibility to be expecting this baby. The mother of Christ is a scary thought.
Everyone will be expecting so much from me and this child it will be exciting, but I am nervous, having lots of reponsibility as Jesus grows up. I feel excited in a special way and scared if anything happened to the most special baby in the world
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Great to see you thought about Mary’s expectations Leo. Remember to end your writing with punctuation.
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Dear Diary,
Today has been the most exhausting day ever! I have been walking for hours, it feels like I have been walking for days. When we were close to Bethlehem Jospeh told me sit on the donkey. When I was on the donkey, sweat was dripping down my face from the immense heat. Eventually we arrived in Bethlehem, it was chaotic! We couldnt find anywhere to stay so me and Joseph had to sleep in a stable. When the baby was born many people started to gather round the stable to see my baby. All I wanted was a quiet night to relax and by with my baby.
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Great word choices Ellie eg: chaotic, immense and exhausting. Well done. Mrs Beesley
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Dear Diary,
Today has been extremely tiring, I have been walking for, well I don’t even know myself that it’s been that long. I have been told some exciting but very nerve-wracking news, I Mary a poor woman have been told That I am to have a very special baby! This is crazy why was I the one who was told the news there are lots of other woman and I get picked out of all of them. Now all I can do is wait and see what comes in the future.
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A great diary entry, revealing Mary’s emotions around this important event. Well done James. Mrs Beesley
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Dear Diary,
Today was the most horrible but exciting day of my life. I have had my baby, it was hard and yet at the same time, a great experience. It was scary at first but I didn’t show. I had Joseph with me to keep me strong and when my baby was born I knew that God was watching him and us as well. It has been a day that I will never forget.
Mary
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A great attempt at including a relative clause Sienna. Mrs Beesley
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Dear Diary,
Today has been hard walking all that way. I have to keep stopping to give my legs a rest. I’m shore we have walked a very long way but i’m not going to stop because i want the best for my baby. I am so glad to be blessed with the baby of Christ and i think so much of this baby. when we have been walking i have been wondering lots of things. my baby is going to be called Jesus because that’s what the angels came down and said the name was going to be. I’m so glad that Jesus is a wonderful name to call my beautiful baby. we do not know where we are going to have the baby yet. I’m shore there will be a perfect place.
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Dear diary,
I have been walking all day thinking about Joseph and our decision but everytime my conscience tells me no I always think about what would happen if Jesus was born, everytime my mind thinks about the Son of Christ I am full of joy and hope.
It was a hard and restless day but I was so happy to have my new son Jesus in my arms and seeing Joseph’s eyes light up and a smile shine upon his face, then I realised that this was what I wanted my family to be like I was honered that God had chosen me to be the mother of Jesus Christ and his eyes were beatifull glistening in the night sky.
Strolling carefully with Jesus in my arms, I look at him right in the eyes and said to him “I am so lucky to have you in my life, I love you to the moon and back.” Then I realised that Jesus, Joseph and I are going to have the best life ever. Jesus looked up at me for the first time and I had ever had a very special moment because he noticed that I would aleays be there for him.
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*always*
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How does Mary feel to be the chosen one? Good use of subordinate conjunctions. Can you include cohesive devices or time phrases in your diary writing Nayana?
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I have been waiting on getting a child but I didn’t think it would be this important I was told that I was going to get the son of God. It was going to be the hardest part of my life I told Joseph he was shocked he has been helping me all weak cooking,giving me good water to drink,
The next day I arrived at the Hospital hoping for the best news In about 10 hours we received Jesus I held him like a Cushion I now have to show all my protection.
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Dear Diary,
I am so exhausted, I traveled a long way to Bethlehem so baby Jesus can be born.
Joseph has been a great help getting me there on a donkey. I’m so proud that Jesus is the son of God I’m so proud that God chose me and Joseph. Jesus will be the best gift I’ll ever have.
From Mary
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Dear Diary,
Whilst I was doing my daily cleaning, the heavens opened, sending an almighty blinding light towards me. Looking in up at the sky in awe, I realised that someone or something was descending from the heavens. The glowing figure reached the ground; I stared in berwilderment. Mightily, he proclaimed that I would be the mother of the new Messiah, the Saviour of the world, the Son of God, and that I shall name him Jesus by the order of the Lord. I stood paralysed in utter disbelief whilst the angel ascended up into the sky. I am incredibly grateful as I was chosen out of all the other women, but if even me or Joesph tell anyone we could risk loosing the baby and our lives. Even worse than my doubts about this birth, everyone in the Roman Empire had to travel to their home town to register themselves, it is called the census. It would mean that I would have to give birth to the Saviour in Bethlehem, instead of our familiar surroundings, which is our home town.
On the final day of what seemed like our endless journey to Bethlehem, you could almost see the stress etched upon our faces. Joesph advised me to ride on the donkey for the last day to ease my discomfort. When we reached Bethlehem, our fears were fulfilled – not a single inn keeper would let us in – all would refuse us as they were full. Yet one took pity on us and offered us his stable to stay in. We were extremely grateful, I breathed a sigh of relief as we settled down for the night. Whilst a blazing star that was perched on the horizon above us, which I knew was a sign from the Lord, that night I gave birth to the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Also, three kind men traveled from a far land to be the first to see the son of God; they were baring gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. When I was gazing adorably at my new born, I wondered how the world would react to him, the Saviour.
Despite my fear of being rediculed, of not for filling the Lords wishes, even raising the child, I am bursting with excitement and hope. I am proud and grateful that God chose me from everyone else. My head is spinning I have no idea what to think. Will the Lord be happy with me and Joesph? All I know is that I have a long lifetime ahead of me…
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Dear diary,
I can’t believe how tired I am today. I don’t think I’ve ever walked so far in my entire life. At least Joseph suggested I got on the donkey for part of the way. He is really thoughtful and I am so lucky to have found someone like that to spend the rest of my life with. I can’t wait for this baby to come now. Maybe then I won’t be so tired! Although it’s going to be exciting, I’m still a really nervous. Suppose I don’t do things right? Suppose he doesn’t love me? It’s such a big responsibility. Why have I been chosen to have the son of God?
I’m so tired… there are so many thoughts going on in my mind at the moment. At least we managed to find shelter for the evening. I didn’t think we would get in anywhere because all of the inns were full. I know it’s only a stable but Joseph has made it nice, warm and cosy for us.
Good night I will wright more tomorrow when I have some news……
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oops I mean ( write)
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Dear Diary
Whilst I was doing my work in my house I stood on our balcony and the heavens opened up an angel came he was called Gabriel he told me that I was going to have a baby I am so grateful to be the chosen one so immediately I set off with joseph and he let me ride his donkey I was in so much pain I couldn’t believe I was going to have a baby.
A few hours later I felt like I was going to pass out because for one I am sat on a confused and uncomfortable donkey and it is too hot we were on our way to Bethlehem when the baby started to kick I still don’t know if I’m ready to have a baby especially when it’s going to be the son of Christ.
In the far distance I could see Bethlehem I knew It would be the last day of our journey I probably couldn’t handle another day we finally made it to Bethlehem now I have made my mind up I do want to have a baby and we will call him Jesus the son of god I see Jesus having a bright future…
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Dear Diary,
The walk to Bethlehem has been exhausting. I have been travelling for four hours, but it seems like days. I am heavily pregnant with the son of God. I wish I could have stayed at home to give birth, in my familiar surroundings, though I cannot. I have been traveling on a donkey, feeling its footsteps as we went. Joseph pulled us along as we had to get there fast to register for the census.
The closer we got the more I thought about my baby. I am excited but extremely nervous. I am still amazed that I have been chosen by God to bring up his son. What will happen if I do not bring him up properly? Will God be impressed?
The hot humid weather was hard. We have travelled through the dry savannah, families following closely behind. Every ten minutes was becoming harder and slower, I could not manage anymore. I am wondering where I will have Jesus. Hopefully Jesus will be here soon.
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Dear Diary,
My feelings on receiving baby Jesus are very exciting and nervous . I am feeling anxious now that my loyal baby boy is going to be born in a stable although Joseph is making me feel very safe and comfortable. My feet are aching and my body is shaking because i am starving and tired. I am very worn out from the journey from Jerusalem to Bethlehem,but now i think its time for the important loyal messiah being born.
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You have understood the objective Thomas. Can you write to a greater length?
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Dear Diary,
I have been trotting on a donkey for that feels like days, but it’s only been a couple of days. Nine months ago, angel Gabriel came down and told me that I’m going to be the mother of Jesus Christ. I didn’t know what to say because there is such a big expectation. Why did they choose me? But I decided to go ahead with it.
My back is aching, and I am surprised Joseph is handling it this well. Whilst walking next to me he is making me feel comfortable and safe. Sadly, we can’t have the messiah born at home because we must go and register for the census. So, we have to have Jesus born in Bethlehem.
The weather is so incandescently warm it’s hard to keep cool. Further back in the Savannah were lots of more families looking for a place to give birth. Every minute is so hard and so slow. I am starting to wonder when I will have the lord baby Jesus. I really hope it will be soon because I am in agony for carrying Jesus for so long. I just hope that God will let me give birth very soon.
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Thank you for including ‘expectation’
Great attempt at using powerful language.
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Dear Diary,
I have been ridding on a donkey for a while now, it feels like it has been weeks but I have only been ridding for a couple of days. It’s a good job Joseph suggested that I should ride on the donkey or else I would be exhausted!
It was nine months ago, angel Gabriel came down to me and delivered the news that I was going to have a baby , not an ordinary baby, baby Jesus the son of God. At first I was very surprised and I was speechless but now I have got use to it and I have decided to take on the special news.
Although Joseph has been making me feel comfortable,I’d still rather be at home. I am really excited for baby Jesus to be born and I hope I can keep him safe!
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Very succinct Neve. Your writing reveals your understanding of this special event.
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Dear Diary,
The journey to Bethlehem has been days long but it feels like months and I am starting to feel nervous but exited at the same time about Jesus coming. When Angel Gabriel came down from haven nine months ago he told me that I was going to have a baby and his name would be Jesus, he would be son of God and would be kind and loving. I knew then that I would be son of Christ.
As we trotted onwards I started to realise that Joseph was a big help in this, I was surprised that he was not telling me that his legs hurt. We need to get to Bethlehem so we can get registered by the census. The dusty road does not help either because it is so long it is making me feel like we will never get there.
I am starting to wander if baby Jesus will ever come out. or if we ever get there. The world around me makes me feel like we are lost in the desert. The heat does not help to and it is very hard to keep cool. I pray to God that we will get there soon. And find a good place for Jesus to be born.
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Sp: excited, heaven
Great use of paragraphing Fran to organise your ideas. Can you include time phrases or a reflection?
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Dear Diary,
I have been riding on a donkey to Bethlehem all day to register for the census. Joseph and I are exhausted and have been looking for a place to give birth to Jesus, the son of God. A few days ago an angel flew down called Gabriel, who gave us the news that I would give birth to a boy called Jesus, the savoir of the land. When Gabriel told me i was the chosen one I was surprised at first but now I’m excited that I the one to look after the son of God. It was a struggle to find a place to give birth to Jesus but an inn keeper gave us a dry warm barn. My expectations are for him to be kind, fair and honest.
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Good use of a time phrase James. I would like more writing next time.
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Dear Diary,
The days are long and restless. Joseph and I are tired as I was on a donkey and Joseph was walking, I feel sorry for him he must be exhausted. We have been trying to register for the census but we have had no luck so far. I am excited and nervous to give birth to Jesus, but I was even more nervous when Angel Gabriel told me I was going to be the mother of Jesus. It was uplifting when the Inn keeper had a space in the barn and it was warm and dry so it was just what we needed. I hope Jesus is peaceful, helpful and there when any one needs him.
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Dear diary,
I have been walking all day thinking about Joseph and our decision but everytime my conscience tells me no I always think about what would happen if Jesus was born, everytime my mind thinks about the Son of Christ I am full of joy and hope. I felt honoured and responsible to be chosen by God, meanwhile I was thinking about Jesus, my journey to Bethlehem was a long time but it would all be amazing in the end.
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It was a hard and restless day but in the meantime, I was so happy to have my new son Jesus in my arms and seeing Joseph’s eyes light up and a smile shine upon his face, then I realised that this was what I wanted my family to be like I was honered that God had chosen me to be the mother of Jesus Christ and his eyes were beatifull glistening in the night sky.
Strolling carefully with Jesus in my arms, I look at him right in the eyes and said to him “I am so lucky to have you in my life, I love you.” Then I realised that Jesus, Joseph and I are going to have the best life ever. Jesus looked up at me for the first time and I had ever had a very special moment because he noticed that I would always be there for him, until then I saw shimmer in Jesus’s eye and reflecting of the lit moonlight in the dark night sky.
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A very good entry including Mary’s emotions.
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Dear Diary,
I am still very shocked since the heavens opened up and an angel told me that I was going to give birth to the messiah and that I have to name him Jesus. Right now I am riding on a donkey from Nazareth to Bethlehem things haven’t been going well due to our restless and hard journey to register for the census. I feel very sorry as Joseph is walking because the donkey is only big enough for one of us, I feel very sorry for the donkey aswell because he looks very tired too. as I stoke his smooth furry mane I think about how Joseph and I will have a very happy life together and if there will be any room at the inn. as I look up at the starry night sky I fall asleep.
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Very good Isabelle. Revise and edit.
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Expectations
Riding on a donkey for miles and miles is incredibly hard work, especially with my baby on its way. I want to get our beautiful baby Jesus, and myself, a comfy place to stay. I’m very hot and tired and I thought the angel Gabriel was kidding when he said I was going to have a baby, but I can really feel the baby kicking now. Joseph is doing a good job in guiding the donkey where to go, but the donkey is not going fast enough. I can’t wait for our baby Jesus to be born. I am so tired and worried -although excited at the same time- and these emotions are all swirling around inside me. Joseph and I are worried that the nasty, cruel king Herod will kill him. We have to find a place to stay because I don’t want to be on the streets.
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Very good Oliver. I would love more. Good use of dashes to mark your subordinate clause.
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Dear diary,
We have been travelling so long and so far. Joseph and I are both feeling exhausted. We have to get to Bethlehem for the census. The track is so rough and dusty. It is burning hot in the day and freezing cold at night. At least I can ride on the donkey instead of walking like poor Joseph! It won’t be long now until the baby comes. I am excited but worried too. What if the baby arrives too soon, while we are still in the desert? I was so joyful and proud to be chosen to give birth to Christ the Lord but I am also a little scared. What if I’m not a good enough mother…?
By Samuel Greeney 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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A very good diary entry Samuel. Very empathetic. Good use of reflections. 5DJ
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Dear diary,
Today has been exhausting. The last nine months, I have been waiting anxiously for I was going to have a new born baby. Me and my husband Joseph have been journeying through the streets of Bethlehem to find a place to settle so that I could give birth. Nine months ago, an angel came down from heaven and told me that I was going to have a baby. His name would be Jesus, and he would be son of God, king of the Jews. This left me shocked yet confused. The journey has been terribly uncomfortable. Our transport was a weak, helpless, young donkey which was also carrying all of our loads.
I am feeling scared and uncomfortable with being a mother. What if I am not a good mother? Why has God chosen me for such a big responsibility? How could he of chosen me to be a mother of someone so special and important? I suppose I just have to stay positive and hope for the best. God has already put his trust in me to get through this special time so I know deep down that everything is going to be okay.
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Excellent diary entry Harry. Lovely reflective sentences which are a characteristic of this genre. Thank you. 👍 Prize Box.
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Dear Diary
Well today has been most stressful, I have been all over the place trying to find something comfy to wear because I have bloomed in size, this baby is growing and wriggling about so much, I’m so tired and restless. We have been planning our trip to Bethlehem, this is where I will be having my precious son Jesus. We will need to pack clothes and food for the long journey, and plenty of water for the Donkey. Joseph is working hard today he must be hungry, but the only food I have left is a bun, hopefully this will keep his strength up for the long journey ahead.
So the day has come, our trip to Bethlehem has arrived, joseph has packed the Donkey and we are ready to go, if we go now we will make good time and hopefully we will be able to rest in a warm holding along the way. I do hope this baby doesn’t come whilst we are travelling, he is very active today.
Sitting on the donkey, I was becoming more and more nervous, I cant wait to hold our miracle baby who have been sent to us from above. Today I walked a while to relieve the donkey, and we sat and had a bite to eat, I feel much better now, and we walk on, then suddenly I got cramps in my belly, I do hope he’s not coming now, we haven’t reached our destination!!
It was midday and the sun was shining and very hot, we sat and had a drink and fed the Donkey. We were all exhausted. we came across an Inn and this is where it all began, our lives will change for the better hopefully, but that chapter will have to wait for another day.
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Your best blog yet Daniel. Lovely use of adverbials. Your writing is evidence of your understanding about this important event. Good boy! Prize Box! 🌟
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Dear Diary, you would not believe the last few months that I have had. I am feeling both elated and terrified.
The other month, it was a Tuesday I think,I had just finished a long day of housework so I entered my sleeping area ready to say my evening prayers. Dusk was falling and the walls were splashed with a gentle light.The air quivered with anticipation. Suddenly, blinding amber rays lit up the entire room. I had to shade my eyes from the intense glow. I felt there was a strange presence nearby and immediately wondered what was happening. A ball of light landed beside me and began to recite its
message. The message was that I was going to have a baby to be called Jesus Christ who would be the son of God and the savior of the world.I could not quite get my head around it but I love God so I agreed with the angel.
Here I am nine months later riding uncomfortably on a donkey to the town of Bethlehem. Joseph and I are making this journey so that we can register for the census which is being carried out by the roman governor.
We have been travelling for hours on end and I am absolutely exhausted .I wish that I could sleep in my own bed and have my baby in the comfort of my own house but I know that can’t happen as we need to get to Bethlehem.
The other day Joseph asked me if I wished that God had chosen someone else. Even though I am exhausted I am honored to be the chosen one.
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Brilliant Freya! I appreciate your effort. Your writing is growing in maturity. You have described your setting and characters with sensitivity and empathy. Thank you. Prize Box
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Dear Diary ,
travelling to Bethlehem was really hard when your pregnant.Finding place to give birth is hard because all the rooms are taken by travellers. i have been travelling for hours and days. i am really tired. i need to have sleep.i would of had a perfect birth if we didn’t need to travel to Bethlehem register the baby but it has to be done. i am exhausted i wished yesterday that god had pick someone else but i a so glad to be the chosen one because now i have a son called Jesus.
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sorry mrs Beesly i did not much time this week to to my homework but i have tryed my best so sorry .
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Dear Diary,
I have now been walking slowly for ages through this small, cramped town of Bethlehem, finding somewhere to stay for the Lords son to be born. Ever since the message from the Lord, I have been so stressed and so nervous from what is to come to this day.
Joseph and I have made this long, uncomfortable journey to Bethlehem to register in for the census that was sent out from the Roman empire and to give birth to Jesus Christ. Every antagonising step towards the town means alot to me. My son will save us all. The journey was rough and tough, but we finally made it in the end.
After all the months that have led up to this moment, I still can’t get my head round that I am the mother of Christ. Out of everyone in the world why, why did the Lord select me. Will I be a good mother to the Lords son?
but whatever happens, he will guide me and Joseph and we will be save.
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Excellent Luke. Your writing shows a real understanding about Mary’s predicament and the range of emotions. Prize Box. I appreciate the effort.
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Dear diary,
I and Joseph have been riding through the desert for days to Bethlehem for the census and being so close to giving birth to Jesus the son of God. I am exhausted and have had no food for hours. After arriving in Bethlehem we have not found a place to stay and for me to give birth until we met an innkeeper who generously offered a sheltered stable for us to stay. After the painful hour Jesus was finally born as I stared into his sky blue eyes I thought he is my son and he is gorgeous.
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Very good Harry-Joe, you have managed to capture the tone of this event.
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dear diary:
I have been sitting up high on a donkey whilst Joseph has been walking for about 11 hours. I started to feel bad as he has been walking all that time whilst I have been up on the donkey but if someone knows that my baby Jesus is in my tummy I and Joseph will be killed.
We are trying to find somewhere to stay in Bethlehem so Jesus can be born but all the rooms are taken by travellers I am very tired and and stressed and very nervous. Hopefully we will find some where to stay…
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A good start Cormac. A real shame that your writing is so short.
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Dear diary,
I have been sitting on a donkey it has been a bumpy ride and I think Joseph’s legs are about to drop of because he has been walking for a day or two I hope he is all rite all we can see is hills and hills of sand until we saw a village the donkey and Joseph ran for it will we find a way…
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Joe, try to use formal language in your writing. Revise for punctuation please.
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Dear Diary,
This has been the most stressful week ever, I found out I’m supposed to give the son of the Lord and I don’t know what to do as I don’t think I’m meant for this job at all as I’m just a simple woman so why choose me? it is awful. So, apparently this is meant to be, I’m sat here on this poor donkey on my way to Bethlehem I would much prefer giving birth in my own surroundings, but unfortunatley we have to go register for the census. Me and Joseph were so shocked when we found out we had to do this and name him Jesus as there is no turning back from this now.
I do not know my place in this world anymore, as I was a lowly woman then I was put in highest respects to give birth to the son of god, and I’m very scared for how this will turn out will it go wrong? will it be okay? will I survive? those questions keep ringing around my head as I get closer and closer to the due date.
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Proofread please Jessica. Hopefully Mary is also feeling overjoyed at this time too.
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Dear dairy,
You wouldn’t believe what I have been through.
Traveling to Bethlehem on a donkey is hard when your pregnant, I have to travel to Bethlehem because we have to register are new born baby, but it is hard. We have been trying to get into hotels but they are all full of travellers, so we had to stay in a stable with loads of animals. That night we gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and we called him Jesus.
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I can see that you can empathise with Mary. How do you think she feels Lauren to be chosen to be the mother of The Messiah?
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