Lesson 41 of 84 · Using Sources
⭐ 30 XPDiaries and Journals
Diaries and journals are personal writings that tell us about people's lives.
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⚡ The twist
There's always more than one side to the story.
Mind = Blown
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Then & Now
🕰️ History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.
Diaries and journals are personal writings that tell us about people's lives. People write down their thoughts and experiences in them. They can share what they did each day or how they felt. These writings help historians understand what life was like in the past.
Key Facts
Diaries and journals share personal stories.
People write their thoughts and experiences.
They help us learn about daily life in the past.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What do diaries and journals share?
Why this still matters
This shapes your daily life in ways you stopped noticing.
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