Creative Non Fiction 2nd Quarter Modules - 4
Creative Non Fiction 2nd Quarter Modules - 4
Creative Non Fiction 2nd Quarter Modules - 4
MODULES
IN
CREATIVE NON
FICTION
(2 Grading)
nd
Prepared by:
Ms. Ma. Veronica Anne E. Bengala
Subject Teacher
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Nicanor Roxas St. San Roque, Marikina City
FOREWORD
It is really undeniable that research plays a vital role not only in the academe, but also in the
industry practices. But then again, there are still people who avoid getting involved in research. Well
as a student, you should maximize all the possible opportunities to be knowledgeable on the research
process while still studying. This will be truly helpful to your future career.
This module aims to develop and to improve your minds for you to know the role of qualitative
research in societal growth. This module introduces you to the fundamental techniques of improving
your communications skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This will also make you
realize the essence of honesty and truthfulness in working. This module will also stir up your curiosity
about your surroundings. Then, you can also see the difference between objective and subjective ways
of doing things in the field of research.
This module is anchored to the theory of “Experiential Learning: Learning by Doing” by John
Dewey (1938) and David Kolb (1984. Anthony William Bates, the author of the article ‘Teaching in
Digital Age’ cited Simon Fraser University’s definition of experiential learning as:
“the strategic, active engagement of students in opportunities to learn through doing, and reflection on
those activities, which empowers them to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical endeavours in
a multitude of settings inside and outside of the classroom.”
Thus, in this module you will be asked to do series of learning activities that encourages you
to reflect on real life situations and experiences, produce something from these daily experiences and
observations, gain insights that will enhance your practical expertise in your field of specialization. The
learning experiences will be delivered through use of technology to enhance your knowledge and skills
in this digital age.
USER’S GUIDE
This module requires your time and utmost attention. In this case, you need to set aside other tasks that
is not related to this module and try to find a place that is free from distractions so that you can focus on
the lessons. Always remember to do the following:
1. Read carefully the contents and follow the directions provided in this module.
2. Perform all the activities/exercises provided in this module.
3. Answer the pre-test and post-test in this module.
4. Always check the rubric/criteria for grading on how you will be evaluated before you respond
to each activity/exercises.
5. Do not forget to smile and enjoy studying! Go beyond what is given here. Explore the internet!
Although this module might be challenging, this is an opportunity to learn. Keep an open mind
and an open heart! Happy Learning!
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MODULE 2
Lesson 1 – ELEMENTS OF PERSONAL NARRATIVE
I. INTRODUCTION
“Every man has within himself the entire human condition” stated by Michel De Montaigne. In other
words, you have life experiences that everyone else has also experienced. Moments in time that reveals the
state of the human condition and life experiences that have universal meaning.
Personal narrative is a form of writing in which a writer relates a specific experience, event,
relationship, or incident through descriptive detail. The narrative often includes the author’s thoughts,
feelings, and reactions through a candid and authentic tone. A narrative is a story that is usually told in
chronological order (the order in which the events happen, from beginning to end).
II. ACTIVITY
A. Directions: Explain the quotation below.
“There is no longer any such thing as fiction or nonfiction; there’s only narrative.” –
E.L. Doctorow
III. ANALYSIS
Directions: How would you describe your character based on how you view yourself and how other people
see you? Fill in the Johari windows with details. Then, write a personal narrative considering the organizer
below.
Known to self and known to others Known to self but not known to
others
Known to others but not known to Not known to others and not know
self to self
Personal Narrative
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IV. ABSTRACTION
Elements of Personal Narrative
Writer Eileen Pollack, in “Creative Nonfiction”, suggests that you write about:
Journey, quest, pilgrimage
Mysteries and investigations
Rituals, games, performances, events
V. APPLICATION
A. Directions: Write your personal narrative by following the format below.
MY PERSONAL NARRATIVE
INTRODUCTION
BODY
CONCLUSION
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C. Directions: Draw and highlight the most important events in your life by developing comic strips to
depict your personal narrative.
REFERENCES
Dave Hood (n.d) Creative Nonfiction: |Writing the Personal Narrative Essay. Retrieved from:
https://davehood59.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/creative-nonfiction-writing-the-personal-
narrative-essay/
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Nicanor Roxas St. San Roque, Marikina City
MODULE 2
Lesson 2 – TRAVEL WRITING
I. INTRODUCTION
Travelling is a significant part of human experience which provides the taste of country’s rich cultural
heritages and its well-known destinations. . If you travel, you will experience things that you could never
experience at home. You may see beautiful places and landscapes that do not exist where you live and you
may meet people that will change your life.
During travelling, you will experience the most exciting things that will eventually become great
stories that you can tell to other people.
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a travelogue. A travelogue is a person’s account of a journey
to another country or place. It can either be a written report with many factual details or a narrative story
about personal impressions and experiences supported by images.
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
1. understand the distinction between and among creative nonfiction types and forms.
2. write the final version of one’s own creative nonfiction in a composition of five paragraphs or
more.
We will be proceeding with our lesson proper with the use of the following e-learning platforms:
5. Edmodo;
6. Zoom;
7. Google classroom; and
8. Messenger/messenger chat room.
II. ACTIVITY
A. Directions: Imagine that you are going to travel around the Philippines. Which of the destinations
below would you go? Why?
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1. “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
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2. “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” – G K Chestertion
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3. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only one page.” – Saint Augustine
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IV. ABSTRACTION
Travelogue
A travelogue is a person’s account of a journey to another country or place. It can either be a written
report with many factual details or a narrative story about personal impressions and experiences supported
by images.
Travel writing is quite a popular genre. People take the help of the travelogues to know about a
particular place before deciding to visit it. Travel writing generally gives detailed information about the
attractions of a place so that people get tempted to go there on their vacations. Hence, writers involved in
travel writing should follow some specific rules to make their travelogues more appealing and interesting to
the readers.
you find some pictures of it then it could also help you a lot in your write ups as it would give you a clearer
idea about the looks of the place. So, one must always do a thorough research and present a complete
knowledgeable database for the readers.
V. APPLICATION
“The Next Top Travel Agent”
A. Directions: Pretend you own a travel agency. You have clients from Italy. Their trip in the Philippines
will be for 20 days. Being the travel agent, you have one week to build their itinerary. Using the following
guidelines, build your client's itinerary.
REFERENCES
MODULE 2
Lesson 3- REFLECTION ESSAY
I. INTRODUCTION
Essay is considered as one of the canonical genres of literature along with poetry, fiction, and drama.
By now, you probably know that there are different types which are narrative essay (tells a story), descriptive
essay (which paints with words), expository essay (which makes an explanation), and argumentative essay
(which expresses the author’s opinion on particular topic)
The reflection or reflective essay is one that expresses the writer’s insights on a given subject matter
but, unlike the argumentative essay whose main purpose is to convince the reader of the logic and validity of
the author’s argument, the reflection essay concerns itself, above all, with the author’s introspection
especially with respect to what he/she learned from individual experiences. It should likewise be a reminder
that in writing a reflection essay, one may integrate elements from the other types. For instance, one may tell
an anecdote (narrative) or describe a place or person (descriptive).
We will be proceeding with our lesson proper with the use of the following e-learning platforms:
9. Edmodo;
10. Zoom;
11. Google classroom; and
12. Messenger/messenger chat room.
II. ACTIVITY
A. Directions: What do you think is reflection essay? Do the word association map below.
Reflection Essay
III. ANALYSIS
Directions: This sample essay below is about reflecting on the arrival of a younger sibling. Read
and answer the following questions briefly.
My Little Brother
In my short life, there are many experiences that could qualify as life-changing. Every new
experience was, at one time or another, the first experience. For good or bad, each instance changed
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the course that my life has taken. But, the most transformative experience was the birth of my
youngest brother.
Joel is someone my parents often call a happy accident. At the time that my mother became
pregnant, I was 13, and my other brother, Jake, was 10. We were what you would call a well-rounded,
perfect family of four. We neatly fit into the perfect classification in nearly every way. We didn't realize
what we were missing until the moment that my youngest brother first opened his striking blue eyes.
In truth, I resented the fact that I would be having another sibling. Nothing needed to be
added to our family, and my mother, already 38 at the time, was considered high risk because of her
age. The pregnancy itself was full of complications that sent the straight course of my life into
rollercoaster-like loops that my 13-year-old mind had a hard time comprehending. But now, I can see
how forging through those loops helped me to roll with the punches that life inevitably brings
The day Joel was born, my mother took me with her to the hospital rather than my father. It
wasn't a planned move, but Jake and my father were both feverish; I was the next best alternative.
Sitting with her through every contraction, I gained a new respect for just how powerful and strong a
woman could be in what might be considered their weakest moment. Holding her hand and feeding
her ice chips, I gained a connection with my mother that I didn't realize we were lacking.
The moment my new baby brother came into this world, I realized two things nearly
simultaneously. First, you don't realize how much you need something until it's sitting in your lap.
Second, my life after this moment would never be the same. The moment he curled his chubby little
finger around mine, I understood the words "happy accident" completely.
There are many different experiences in life that have changed a part of me as a person.
But, nothing so profoundly changed my views and outlook on life like the birth of my youngest brother.
Joel's arrival was a life-altering event that caused me to see the world through new eyes.
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IV. ABSTRACTION
Reflection essay
Reflective essays describe an event or experience, then analyze the meaning of that
experience and what can be learned from it. What makes an essay reflective is that the writer is
analyzing a past event from the present. It requires the writer to open up about their thoughts and
emotions to paint a true picture of their history, personality, and individual traits. They should include
a vivid summary and description of the experience so that the reader feels they have also
experienced it. They should also include an explanation of your thoughts, feelings, and reactions.
The above subjects might have already sparked an idea of what you would like to write about. If not,
below are some topics, or prompt ideas for a reflective essay.
V. APPLICATION
A. Directions: Read the poem and fill in the chart below. Identify what you think the author feels in the
poem and your response to it. Then, write a reflection essay about it.
Invictus
William Ernest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
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Reflection Essay
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
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REFERENCES
How to Write a Reflective Essay With Sample Essays (2019) Retrieved from:
https://owlcation.com/humanities/How-to-Write-a-Reflective-Essay-with-Sample-Essays
MODULE 2
Lesson 4 - BLOGGING
I. INTRODUCTION
Many people who have heard the term “blogging” fail to understand what a “blog” is or how creating
or reading one can impact or improve their lives. In this lesson, this term will be discuss comprehensively.
A blog is an online diary or journal located on a website. The content of a blog typically includes text,
pictures, videos, animated GIFs and even scans from old physical offline diaries or journals and other hard
copy documents. Since a blog can exist merely for personal use, sharing information with an exclusive group
or to engage the public, a blog owner can set their blog for private or public access. At the end of the lesson,
the learners are expected to:
1. describe the blog as a type of creative nonfiction.
2. write a mini critique of a peer’s work based on coherence and organization of paragraphs,
development of literary elements use of factual information, and other qualities concerning
form and content.
3. Write the final version of one’s own creative nonfiction in a composition of five paragraphs
or more.
We will be proceeding with our lesson proper with the use of the following e-learning platforms:
13. Edmodo;
14. Zoom;
15. Google Meet; and
16. Messenger/messenger chat room.
II. ACTIVITY
Directions: Complete the columns of the KWL Chart Below.
What I KNOW about BLOGS What I WANT to know about What I LEARNED about blogs
BLOGS
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III. ANALYSIS
Directions: Read the blog entry below and answer the comprehension questions briefly.
CLOSER TOGETHER EVEN WHEN WE'RE APART
By Ava Te-Zabat
Life in quarantine has forced all of us to reimagine how to maintain our relationships, and
send love while self-isolating. Couples, even those living within a few kilometers from each other,
have unexpectedly shifted to long-distance relationships. And even as the country moves towards
easing restrictions, safety under these changing times is of utmost importance. While the distance
remains, here are some date night ideas, data and internet capability allowing, to help you
#StayCloserApart and your hearts growing fonder:
Have an online game night
For the couples with a competitive streak, keep that spark by setting up a game night
between each other. Whether it’s an RPG you play via platforms like Discord or Twitch, or a virtual
escape room you try to solve together, there are many available ways to bond over a shared desire
to win.
Try out a new recipe
We’ve seen all kinds of cooking and baking challenges since the start of quarantine, from
Dalgona coffee to sushi bake, with lots of people trying their hands at these DIY recipes. If neither of
you are very good in the kitchen, help each other out virtually and try the same recipe together, for a
new spin on sharing a meal. Tip: Dress up and light a candle, so you can bask in the ambience of
your date night.
Complete a workout
If you get motivated to exercise when you’re SO is beside you to cheer you on, maybe you’ve
become a bit lazy or uninspired to finish the routine. Take an online class together, whether it’s an
intense HIT workout, or a fun and energetic Zumba class, so you can still be each other’s workout
buddies while apart.
Go on a virtual movie date
For the cinephile couples who had regular dates in the cinema, now you can replicate that
experience digitally. Whether it’s through a shared screen, the Netflix party extension on Google
Chrome, or simply pressing the play button at the same time, your movie dates and marathons can
continue even under isolation
Source:https://www.artsyfartsyava.com/2020/06/closer-together-even-when-were-apart.html?m=1
1. What activities could constitute a perfect day for couples to maintain their relationship?
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2. What are the challenges that some couples are facing during quarantine?
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4. Given the samples above, can you give other activities under these changing times?
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5. What do you hope we all learn or take away from this quarantine period?
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IV. ABSTRACTION
Blog
A blog (short for “Web log”) is simply a Web publishing platform that presents the most
recently published content at the top of a Web site, followed, chronologically, by older content
vertically down the page. Blog entries (much like mini journal entries) tend to be fairly short but
sometimes are as long as several thousands of words. CNN's Global Public Square was an excellent
example of a legitimate news blog, as was The New York Times' The Lede.
Blog styles usually fall somewhere on a continuum between traditional journalism (such as
an op-ed piece that night appear in a print newspaper) and a personal diary. The purpose of blogs
also varies widely. Blogs often express personal opinions, experiences and perspectives regarding
an event or a source of information (e.g., here's a link to this great article I found, and here's what I
think of it). The writing style tends to be less formal (unlike a structured essay), and bloggers often
have the aim of engaging reader participation via commenting.
Consider the opinion of Yale University student Leah Anthony Libresco: “Blogs inform and
empower ordinary citizens by allowing related data to be synthesized quickly and comprehensively
and by making it easier for citizens to share their new opinions with friends or elected officials. In the
blogosphere, you're only a hop, skip, and a link away from sending form letters to send people or
joining a meetup for a protest. Democracy depends on lowering the barriers to becoming informed.
Although blogs are a great resource for the wonky, policy-making elite, their real power lies in their
ability to provide broad overviews of the issues at stake and quick links for citizen activists.”
At a minimum, a blog post should have a focused topic, be informative and engaging, and
include some form of backed-up opinion. Posts should be provocative, yet respectful. Sometimes
posts can reference other sources of online information, offering the reader the opportunity to
investigate the topic further. Good blog posts often inspire readers to comment on the post.
Promotes Interactivity
Post to your blog on a regular basis
Visit and post on other blogs
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Be as Transparent as Possible
Reveal you identity as much as possible (name, photo, background info, etc.)
Reveal your personal affiliations and conflicts of interest
Cite and link to all sources referenced in each post
V. APPLICATION
A. Directions: Write a draft for your blog describing your daily life basis during the quarantine period. State
the advantages and disadvantages you are experiencing.
Note: The edited and final version will be uploaded on blogspot.com.
B. Directions: Choose a writing buddy. Both of you will write 3 blog entries and will offer constructive
feedback. Feedback will be recorded as a video presentation and will be submitted online.
REFERENCES
What Is A Blog? – A Guide to Understanding The Concept Of Blogging (n.d)
Retrieved From: https://makeawebsitehub.com/what-is-a-blog/
Duermyer, R. (2020) What Is Blogging? Retrieved From:
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/blogging-what-is-it-1794405