19. DEAR DIARY

Mastering the placeholder it is one of the most important steps to sounding like a native English speaker. While many students learn “it” only as a pronoun for objects, this book dives deeper into its use as a dummy subject and anticipatory object in everyday conversation.

Diary of a Grammar Mission (Book 19) takes students on a journey through 13 heartfelt diary entries—from the excitement of a soccer game to the sadness of a friend moving away.

Why this book works:

• Direct Grammar Focus: Every story is specifically written to model the placeholder it in various patterns like It is + adjective + to-verb and I find it + adjective.

• Natural Context: Students learn when and why to use “it” to describe weather, time, and personal feelings without the need for boring drills.

• Interactive Learning: The “mission” format encourages students to actively hunt for grammar structures as they read, improving both comprehension and retention.

• Relatable Content: The diary format (perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid) ensures that students actually enjoy the learning process.

Help your students move beyond basic sentences. Start mastering the placeholder it today through stories they will love!

30 Book Titles and Topics

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