Instructions:

Choose a character and create a diary entry as if you were your character, describing a typical day in your life using the present simple tense, e.g. "I get up at seven in the morning and eat eggs and bread for breakfast".

Respond to the comments, keeping your character's perspective and using the present simple tense.

A Day in the Life of Parkville

In the small town of Parkville, everyone has a routine, but also their secrets and dreams.

Mr. Green, the town gardener, waters the plants and trims the hedges every morning. He says, "I love my job because the plants need care to grow, but my secret dream is to discover a new species of flower."

Mrs. Baker owns a bakery on Main Street. She wakes up early to bake fresh bread. "I enjoy baking because everyone needs a good start to their day, although I hope one day to write a recipe book," she explains.

Tommy and Tina are twins who attend Parkville Elementary School. They rush to school because they don't want to be late. "We study hard and play even harder," they laugh, "but we dream of being astronauts and traveling into space."

Officer Blue patrols the streets. He keeps an eye open to make sure everyone is safe. "I protect and serve," he states proudly, "but in my heart, I wish to be a hero on a great adventure."

As the sun sets, the people of Parkville return to their homes. They eat dinner, share stories, and prepare for another day. Yet each holds out hope that their dreams will someday come true.