Diary Entry Writing

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 strengthen narrative writing, personal voice, character understanding, and text-based reasoning through reflective writing based on Charlotte’s Web. By composing a diary entry from Wilbur’s first-person perspective, learners practice expressing emotions, thoughts, and reactions while accurately referencing key story events.

Key Learning Objectives

• Narrative & Personal Voice (Grades 3-5) – Write a diary-style paragraph using first-person “I” statements.
• Character Response – Explore Wilbur’s emotions, motivations, and reactions to major events in the story.
• Use of Text Evidence – Include specific details from the novel to demonstrate comprehension.
• Creative & Reflective Writing – Combine imagination with accurate story understanding.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with upper-elementary ELA writing and literature standards.
• Choice of Events – Students select from multiple key moments, increasing engagement and ownership.
• Clear Writing Expectations – Encourages organized, paragraph-length responses.
• Flexible Implementation – Works well for classwork, homework, writing centers, or assessment.
• Supports Developing Writers – Helps students practice voice, reflection, and emotional expression.

This printable diary entry worksheet supports essential skills in narrative writing, character analysis, reading comprehension, and creative expression. By writing in Wilbur’s voice, students deepen their understanding of important story moments while practicing reflective, text-based writing. Suitable for both classroom and homeschool settings, this resource offers an engaging way to connect literature with meaningful written response.

This worksheet is part of our Charlotte’s Web Worksheets collection.