Anne’s Secret Journal

This creative writing worksheet is designed for students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 to strengthen narrative writing, perspective taking, and character understanding through Anne of Green Gables. Learners imagine themselves as Anne Shirley and write a diary entry about a meaningful experience-such as meeting the Cuthberts or earning a scholarship-using first-person point of view, expressive language, and an authentic character voice to deepen literary connection and comprehension.

Targeted Skills

• Narrative Writing & First-Person Perspective (Grades 4-6)
  Students write diary-style entries that reflect events and emotions from Anne’s point of view.
• Creative Expression & Voice Development
  Learners practice capturing Anne’s lively tone, imagination, and expressive personality.
• Character Analysis Through Writing
  Activities require understanding Anne’s motivations, feelings, and growth.
• Descriptive Language & Detail
  Students use vivid details to convey experiences and emotions clearly.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary ELA and literature standards.
• Choice-Based Writing Prompts
  Multiple event options support engagement and differentiated instruction.
• Encourages Empathy & Imagination
  Writing in character helps students connect emotionally with the text.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for literature units, writing workshops, enrichment, or assessment.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Anne’s Secret Journal worksheet helps students bring Anne of Green Gables to life through imaginative, text-based writing. By composing diary entries in Anne’s voice, learners strengthen narrative skills, empathy, and literary understanding while building confidence in expressive writing. Whether used in a classroom literature study or a homeschool language arts program, this printable resource offers meaningful practice in creative perspective writing.

This worksheet is part of our Anne of Green Gables collection.