Instructional plan

Creative Nonfiction
Subject Description: Focusing on formal elements and writing techniques, including autobiography and blogging, among others, the subject introduces the students to the reading
and writing of Creative Nonfiction as a literary form. The subject develops in students the skills in reading, and thinking critically and creatively, that will help them to be
imaginative readers and writers.
Topic:
Quarter II
B. Reading and Writing Creative Nonfiction
1. Reading creative nonfiction
a. Analysis, interpretation and commentary
2. Writing Creative Nonfiction
a. Mini critique
b. Creative nonfiction

Content Standard:
The learner understands that mastery of the basic forms, types, techniques and devices of creative nonfiction enables him/her to effectively critique and write creative nonfiction.
Performance Standard:
The learner writes a clear and coherent critique and an interesting and engaging creative nonfiction.
Learning Competencies:
1. Write a mini critique of a peers work based on coherence and organization of paragraphs, development of literary elements use of factual information, and other qualities
concerning form and content
2. Analyze and interpret a well-written creative nonfictional text based on the peer critique
3. Write a draft of creative nonfiction piece based on the learners memorable real-life experience
4. Peer-edit and revise each others draft based on desirable qualities of well-written creative nonfiction
5. Write the final version of ones own creative nonfiction in a composition of five paragraphs or more
Specific Learning Outcomes: Read the text and share comments, observation or reaction as well as ask and/ or answer questions about the form, type, techniques and literary
elements used by the writer.
Time Allotment: 7 weeks
Materials: Sample of the different creative nonfiction, pictures, videos
Resources: http://lakbaypilipinas.com/articles/chico-river.html
Introduction:

Procedures
1. Relay the learning competencies and specific outcome/s to the learners.
* Write a mini critique of a peers work based on coherence and organization of paragraphs, development of literary elements use of factual information, and
other qualities concerning form and content
*Analyze and interpret a well-written creative nonfictional text based on the peer critique
*Write a draft of creative nonfiction piece based on the learners memorable real-life experience
*Peer-edit and revise each others draft based on desirable qualities of well-written creative nonfiction
*Write the final version of ones own creative nonfiction in a composition of five paragraphs or more

2. Lead the students recall salient points about the basic forms, types, techniques and literary devices of creative nonfiction
* PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
- Pick and Match Activity (Heart and Arrow)
Let the boys match the arrow (form, types, elements, techniques and devices) to girls holding a heart (meaning).
e.g.
autobiograp
hy

a
written
accoun
t

Forms and Types of Creative Non fiction

autobiography a written account of the life of a person written by that person
biography a detailed description or account of a persons life
blog a web log: a website containing short articles called posts that are changed regularly. Some blogs are written by one person containing his/her own
opinion, interests and experiences, while others are written by many different people.
critique a critical discussion or review that describes, summarizes, analyzes, and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a work. It is written in
paragraph form.
personal narrative a narrative essay about a true story of something that happened to someone, usually told to illustrate an insight; is based on
autobiographical events.
reflective or reflection essay - a form of writing that examines and observes the progress and meaning of a writers individual experiences like a
journal about the thoughts on a certain topic.
reportage a kind of literary journalism that reports on an event, history or an actual case based on direct observation, investigation or thorough
research and documentation.
testimonio literally, a solemn attestation as to the truth of a matter. In literature, it is an oral or written autobiographical narrative referred to as
testimonial literature. The term testimonio refers to a kind of writing which comes from Latin America dealing with experiences of human rights abuse.
travelogue - a story of the experiences encountered by someone while touring a place for the pleasure of travel.
true narrative is an objective account of something (e.g. journalistic report).

Elements, Techniques, and Devices of Creative Nonfiction

angle involves the scope and focus in writing about real events
atmosphere an element of literature that concerns the tone, emotion or mood created by a literary text based on the details of the description and
narration
character a person who is responsible for the thoughts and actions within a story, poem or drama
characterization a literary element or device that presents a character through description, action, speech or thoughts, directly or indirectly revealed
figures of speech Also known as figurative language, it creates figures (pictures) in the mind of the reader or listener. These pictures help convey the
meaning faster and more vividly than words alone. We use figures of speech in figurative language to add colour and interest, and to awaken the
imagination. Figurative language is everywhere, from classical works like Shakespeare or the Bible, to everyday speech, pop music and television
commercials. It makes the reader or listener use their imagination and understand much more than the plain words. Figurative language is the opposite of
literal language. Literal language means exactly what is says. Figurative language means something different to (and usually more than) what it says on
the surface.
literary elements refers to particular identifiable characteristics of a whole text. They are not used, per se, by authors; they represent the elements
of storytelling which are common to all literary and narrative forms. For example, every story has a theme, every story has a setting, every story has a

conflict, every story is written from a particular point of view, etc. In order to be discussed legitimately as part of a textual analysis, literary elements must
be specifically identified for that particular text.
literary techniques refers to any specific, deliberate constructions or choices of language which an author uses to convey meaning in a particular way.
An authors use of a literary technique usually occurs with a single word or phrase, or a particular group of words or phrases, at one single point in a text.
Unlike literary elements, literary techniques are not necessarily present in every text; they represent deliberate, conscious choices by individual authors.
plot the arrangement of events that form the story in a novel, movie, etc.
point of view the perspective from which the reader sees or hears whats going on in the text as provided by a lens through which a narrative is told.
scene a dramatic presentation of events which involves good description, character, and dialogue.
setting the geographic location and time period in which a story takes place.
symbol is a person, place or thing that represents an abstract idea or concept that stands for something beyond itself.
symbolism is the use of animals, elements, things, place or colors to represent other things.
theme is the central topic or an abstract idea or ideas explored by a literary work.
thesis statement the central assertion or argument of an essay.

Motivation:

Instruction/
Delivery:

1. Let the students narrate the importance of mastering the basic forms, types, techniques and devices of creative nonfiction in their exit points.
* Social worker: Mastering the basic forms, types, techniques and devices of creative nonfiction is important for me when I become a social worker so that I
would be able to communicate well with my clients, keep a clear journal of my encounters with my clients in different places, make my reports comprehensive.
* Radio broadcaster/ Journalist: It is important for me to master the basic forms, types, techniques and devices of creative nonfiction for me to effectively write
reports, news, articles and other kinds of reports needed for me to carry out my job.
2. Guide the students in understanding that creative nonfiction is important in such that they would appreciate learning reading, analyzing and writing creative
nonfiction for mastery.
1. Group the class into 5 and name each as WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY and HOW. Distribute the copies of the text (travelogue)- CHICO RIVER
2. Give them ample time to read, jot notes and discuss among them the story itself, form, techniques and literary devices the writer used to come up with the
travelogue.

Form:
Travelogu
e

imager
y,
symboli
sm
Literary
Devices

Technique
s:

Chico
River:
The
Ultimate
Adventur
e

figurativ
e/
emotive/
connotat
ive
languag
e

Elements

W-H of the
text

Point of
view,
characte
rization,
plot

3, Then write as many questions as they could starting with their GROUP NAMES. (Give examples). Then do TEXT, TALK, TIME activity
* What was the reaction of the writer when they were starting the white water rafting?
* Where was the starting point of the rafting?
* When did they start the rafting?
* Why should the head rafter conduct safety seminar?
* How should one react when the boat accidentally capsized?
4. Give instructions before the Q & A game: The first group will throw a question which will be answered by the group who first raises a hand. When the answer
is correct as determined by the questioner, the group who answered the question gets 1 point. In turn, that group will also give the question. The group that fails to
give a question gets 1 point demerit.
Part I: Questions about the story (travelogue) for comprehension.
* What was the reaction of the writer when they were starting the white water rafting?
* Where was the starting point of the rafting?
* When did they start the rafting?
* Why should the head rafter conduct safety seminar?
* How should one react when the boat accidentally capsized?
Part II: Questions about the form, techniques and literary devices/ elements of creative nonfiction.
* What technique did the writer use in the first line of the text to bring out the proper emotion?
* Where could we find in the travelogue an example of simile?
* When can you say that the travelogue or any other nonfiction is in the first person point of view?
* Why did the writer use transition devices?
* How did the writer achieve clarity in his travelogue?
5. Process the activity.
e.g. Ask the students the following questions:
*What did you find out in our Q & A game?

6. Provide medial assessment through stand and deliver activity.

a. What form/ type of nonfiction is the piece, Chico River: The Ultimate Adventure ? TRAVELOGUE
b. Why do you say so? -a story of the experiences encountered by someone while touring a place for the pleasure of travel.
C. Give your comments regarding the travelogue as to the clarity, coherence, organization and content.
*The writer used vivid words to describe the place as well as his experiences to make it clear.
*He also used transition devices so the paragraphs are connected to each other.

7. Through small group work, let the students look other forms of creative nonfiction.
8. Critique the creative nonfiction assigned to each group as to:
* Forms
* technique
* Element
* Literary Devices
Practice:
1. Write a draft of creative nonfiction piece based on their memorable experiences. They should observe the elements of a creative nonfiction
2. Peer-evaluation of the written draft of their output.
Enhancement: Write a final version of their creative nonfiction.
Evaluation:
CORRECT ME activity- Evaluate and revise each others draft using the elements, techniques and literary devices previously learned.
*FINAL ASSESSMENT
Write the final version of ones own creative nonfiction in a composition of five paragraphs or more
Formative assessment: