Lesson 71 of 84 · Using Sources
⭐ 30 XPDiaries and Journals
Diaries and journals are special books where people write down their thoughts and experiences.
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Then & Now
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Diaries and journals are special books where people write down their thoughts and experiences. They can tell us about daily life, feelings, and important events. Reading diaries helps us learn about what life was like for people in the past.
Key Facts
Diaries are books where people write their thoughts.
Journals can share daily experiences.
They help us understand life in the past.
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1 of 2What do people write in diaries?
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