CREATIVE WRITING

Quarter 1 - Module 1
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Fundamentals of Creative Writing

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

This learning module contains the fundamental and essential elements of

creative writing. It provides the learners with the path to develop their practical and
creative skills in reading and writing. It is a module that introduces the students to the basic
techniques of writing fiction, poetry and drama.

In this module, the students understand and appreciate the elements and
contexts of Creative Writing by distinguishing imaginative writing from technical
writing and among other forms of writing, and create short paragraphs using
imagery, diction, figures of speech, and specific experiences.

After studying this module, you will be able to:

1. define imaginative writing;
2. compare and contrast Imaginative writing from technical writing;and
3. produce short paragraphs using imagery, diction, figures of speech,
and specific experiences

THINGS TO REMEMBER TO GET THROUGH

GET THROUGH

To learn and benefit from this module, follow the following steps:
1. Read the module title and the module introduction to get an idea of what the
module covers. Specifically, read all the sections of this module carefully. The first
section tells you what this module is all about while the second section tells you
of what you are expected to learn.

2. Never move on to the next page unless you have done what you are expected to
do in the previous page. Before you start each lesson, read first the
INSTRUCTIONS.

3. Work on the activities. Take note of the skills that each activity is helping you to
develop.

4. Take the Post-Test after you are done with all the lessons and activities in the
module.

5. Communicate with your teacher. Ask him/her about any difficulty or confusion you
have encountered in this module.

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 6. Finally, prepare and gather all your outputs and submit them to your teacher.
7. Please write all your answers of the tests, activities, exercises, and others on
your separate activity notebook.

REMEMBER THIS

The most basic skill that a good student in creative writing has is a clear
understanding of what imaginative writing is all about and a thorough understanding
of the fundamental techniques of writing short paragraphs, fiction, poetry, and
drama.
GOOD LUCK AS YOU BEGIN THIS MODULE!

LESSON 1
IMAGINATIVE WRITING vs
TECHNICAL WRITING
Competency: Differentiate imaginative writing from technical writing.
HUMSS_CW/MP11/12-Ia-b-1 (2 hours)

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

At the end of this lesson, the learners are expected to:

1. define and describe imaginative writing;
2. define and describe technical writing; and
3. learn the initial steps in writing creatively.

WHAT I KNOW

Instructions: Recall what you learned about creative writing in the past. Read and
answer the following statements. Write the letter of your answer in your activity
notebook.
1. Creative writing is non-fiction writing.
a. True b. False
2. Technical writing is good for specific audiences.
a. True b. False
3. Creative writing is a writing that uses imagery, diction, and rhythmic patterns.
a. True b. False

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4.The following are examples of creative writing: Haiku, vignettes, legends, epic,
myth and folklore.
a. True b. False
5. It is a thing that suggests more than its literal meaning. It uses objects to signify
another level of meaning.
a. Insight b. Moral
c. Symbol d. Point-of-View
6. It is the kind of writing that follows the standards of writing, such as the use of
punctuation marks, indentions, and jargons.
a. Creative Writing b. Technical writing
c. Prose d. None of the choices
7. Speeches, journalism, blogging, and free writing are examples of what type of
writing?
a. Technical writing b. Imaginative writing
c. Poetry d. None of the choices

8. It is written to inform and sometimes to trigger the person reading into making an
action beneficial to the writer.
a. Imaginative writing b. Technical writing
c. Journal d. All of the above

9. Creative writing or imaginative writing is a writing that tries to share ________.

a. Facts b. History
c. Human experience c. All of the above

10. Which of the following is an example of creative writing?

a. Book reports b. Research Paper
c. Play d. News article
11. What are sensory details?
a. details that involve the five senses- sight, hearing, taste, feel and smell
b. details that require common sense
c. details that involve sense and sensibility
d. details that involve sight

12. What are literary tools?

a. tools that help us get in touch with our emotions
b. language devices that help you write better and creatively
c. tools that help us sleep better at night
d. tools that allow us to have fun

13. Any writing that is original and self-expressive is known as _______.

a. Technical writing b. Creative writing
c. News article d. All of the above

14. Who is the person with which the main character has conflict with?
a. Protagonist b. Antagonist
c. bad guy d. principal

15. It involves relating on experiences.

a. Technical writing b. Creative writing c. Neither

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 WHAT’S NEW

Think of an idea or a theme that is truly interesting to you. Select the most
important aspect of that idea or theme. This will be your focus as we go along with
our lesson.

V WHAT IS IT

What is Creative Writing and Imaginative Writing?

The word creative is defined in varied ways. It is the “ability to create”,
“imaginative”, “characterized by originality and expressiveness”. Creative writing is
therefore generally defined as writing that is imaginative, creative and original. This
generally covers all areas of fiction, such as novels, short stories, poetry, etc.
However, it can also include non-fiction, such as feature articles for magazines.

Generally, the writing process is a series of basic steps that lead to an

organized thought communicated to a reader. It involves presenting your opinions,
impressions, and insights clearly about a preferred subject or theme. However, the
kind of writing that you do as a means of self-expression is quite different from the
writing that you submit as a school requirement.

Creative writing is a form of artistic expression that draws on the imagination

to convey meaning through the use of imagery, narrative, and drama. This genre
includes poetry, fiction (novels, short stories), scripts, screenplays, and creative non-
fiction.
Creative writing is also defined as any writing that goes outside the bounds of
normal professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of literature, typically
identified by an emphasis on narrative craft, character development, and the use of
literary tropes or with various traditions of poetry and poetics.

Imaginative writing is a mode of writing characterized by inventiveness of

situation, perspective, or story, and distinguished from other modes such as
expository and persuasive writing. The term is used synonymously with “creative
writing”.

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Genres of Creative writing

• Poetry
• Prose

a. Fiction: Novels
Novelettes
Short stories

b. Creative Nonfiction

• Drama
Tragedy
Comedy

The World of Creative and Imaginative writing

Generally, ideas flow once you begin writing. If you are planning to write a
short story, you should fairly have an idea of the theme of the story. You must be
already aware of the conflict that your characters will face. You can already imagine
the details and scenery that you will describe.

Some beginning writers are wary about style. Generally, style takes shape as
you write honestly and truthfully. You can pick up the style of other writers by reading
their works, but never imitate completely.

Different writers start writing in varied ways. Some begin with an interesting
opening dialogue. Other start with small scattered ideas which they patch together
until a pattern develops. Others are initially fascinated with a character and make a
story around that character.

Here are some helpful approaches you can adopt when you begin writing:

Read all forms of writing. Reading always helps generate all sorts of ideas.
Keep a notebook handy. You will never know when an idea will come along.
Write in your notebook your observations, impressions, and the lines that you
hear from someone.
Learn to appreciate the magic and power of words, their meanings and their
vagueness. People who love to say and hear words generally have better
chances of putting something on paper.
Observe how people talk and relate to one another. Listen to their
conversations. Make guesses about their characters and personalities and
watch out for their mannerisms and ways of talking.
Clip articles of interest from previous newspapers and magazines. You’ll
never know when you can use them.

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 Read anecdotes, song lyrics, facebook posts, and descriptions of people,
films, painting, dance, and music.
When you have written something, read it aloud or even record it. This is a
good way to spot errors in your language and sentence constructions, the
dialogues or descriptions that are not working, or phrases that are awkward.
Ask somebody to check your work. Other people can see our faults better
than us.
Keep an open mind about criticisms. What you have written is not the final
one, and it can still be improved and developed through time and practice.
Understand the possibilities of intertextual forms. What you write, whether a
poem, a story, or a play, may be connected to other types of literature. Also,
writers use references that influence readers and add layers of understanding
to a text. These references may have basis in the readers’ previous
knowledge and experiences.

What is Technical Writing?

Technical writing is a type of writing where the author is writing about a
particular subject that requires direction, instruction, or explanation. This style of
writing has a very different purpose and different characteristics than other writing
styles such as creative writing, academic writing or business writing.

Technical writing is straightforward with easy to understand explanations

and/or instructions dealing with a particular subject. It is an efficient and clear way of
explaining something and how it works.

Some examples of technical writing include:

• Instruction manuals
• Policy manuals
• Process manuals
• User manuals
• Book Reports
• Research paper
• Instructions for assembling a product
• Business letters
• Memorandum

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 WHAT’S MORE

Pre-Activity: In your notebook, answer the following questions in your own

words.

1.) Explain in three (3) sentences why creative writing is considered an

imaginative writing.
2.) How will you write short paragraphs or short stories creatively?

Note to the teacher:

Have your own assessment on the above What’s In activity. Also, you
may decide on the scoring of this activity.
Thank you.

ACTIVITY 1
Look for the following reading materials in the internet:

a. “The Tortoise and the Hare”

b. “The Legend of Maria Makiling”
c. sample Memorandum
d. Newspaper article/headline
e. sample Diary

In each reading material, identify the subject, purpose, and audience. In one
sentence, describe each reading material as to whether it is an imaginative writing or
a technical writing. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

To the teacher:
1. You may give further instruction/s through a video so the learners will
thoroughly understand what is being asked.
2. Give your own rubric as a guide to your students.

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 ASSESSMENT

Instruction: Match each item in Column A with the types of writing found in
Column B. Write the letter of your answer in your notebook.
COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. Poetry a. Imaginative writing

2. Memoirs b. Technical writing
3. Memorandum c. Neither
4. Play
5. Speeches
6. News article
7. Book Reports
8. Blogs
9. Research paper
10. Personal essays