NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS UNIVERSITY

Integrated Basic Education Department

Senior High School
Lagao, General Santos City

Creative Nonfiction: Literary Essay

Quarter: Midterm Date: 2021.01.25 – 2021.01.26

Week No.: 3 21st Century Skills:
Damean’s Beat: Quality Education  Critical Thinking
NDDU’s 4Cs: ☐ Christian Leaders ☐ Computing/ICT Literacy
 Competent Professionals  Communication
☐ Community-Oriented Citizens  Creativity
 Culture-Sensitive Individuals ☐ Collaboration
Teacher/s: Adonis Z. Hornoz, MA  Cross Cultural Understanding
☐ Career and Learning Self Reliance

Online Lesson:
Topic: Principles of Creative Nonfiction
Learning Targets:
At the end of the lesson, I can:
1. provide insights about the components of Creative Nonfiction
2. share experience relative to the inspirations for possible subjects of Creative Nonfiction
3. give a definition of Creative Nonfiction based on the principles discussed.

References/Materials:

Powerpoint Presentation, Laptop

Moratilla, N. & Teodoro, J. (2016). Claiming spaces: understanding reading and writing creative
nonfiction. Phoenix Publishing House. Philippines
Ramos, M. (1995). Reading and writing the essay. Phoenix Publishing House. Inc. Quezon City. Pp
22-48.
Solmenaro, E.T., et al (2017). Creative Nonfiction. Fastbooks Educational Supply. Manila
Philippines.

Annotation:

Module No.: 3
I. Topic: Principles of Creative Nonfiction
II. Learning Targets:

At the end of the lesson, I can:

1. discuss independently the components of Creative Nonfiction with 80% accuracy
2. provide necessary answers integrating the principles discussed in the activity
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III. Introduction/Review/Content:

Before we begin with the principles of CNF, let us first answer the following preliminary questions.
These questions will condition us in choosing our future subjects for our essay. These questions will
also excite us as to how we plan our essay project.

Preliminary Questions:

1. What makes a true story interesting?

2. What do you think will be a challenge for you in telling your
own story?

Creative Nonfiction is any short, non-fiction text written with

specific attention to its aesthetic qualities and presentation that is
written from the point of view of the author. It focuses on a
personal experience that is a turning point, a change in direction,
an event that has significant meaning, and also shares a
universal truth with readers.

CNF merges the boundaries between the literary art

(Fiction, Poetry) and research nonfiction (statistical, fact-
filled, run of mill journalism). It is writing composed of the real,
or of facts, that employs the same literary devices as fiction
such as setting, voice, tone, character development. etc.

CNF should:

1. include accurate and well-researched information,

2. hold the interest of the reader,
3. potentially blur the realms of fact and fiction in a pleasing, literary style
while remaining grounded in fact.

CNF may also be known as to following:

• The Art of Fact

• The Art of Truth
• Gonzo Journalism
• Neo-gonzo Journalism
• The Fourth Genre
• The Literature of Reality
• Literary Journalism
• New Journalism

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Five Essential components of CNF

• CNF has a real-life aspect. As discussed, CNF presents true life stories usually experienced
by the author. One writer cannot just create stories based on his or her imagination unlike
fiction.
• CNF is based on the writer engaging in personal reflection about what he/she is writing about.
The presence of realization and reflection by the writer is always observed in CNF
• CNF requires that the writer complete research. This component distinguishes nonfiction from
fiction. Including research and factual information may be added in the essay.
• CNF means reading. Reading is always a requirement in writing. When we read, we expose
ourselves to new perspectives. We develop our style and we learn new techniques when we
read.
• CNF is writing. Share your story by writing it. Also, revising is an important stage in developing
a good craft.

“Writers do not make things up; they make ideas and information that already
exist more interesting and often more accessible.”
Lee Gutkind

Inspiration in Writing CNF

• Memory. Mine your memory for turning points in your life.

Look for turning points such as job loss, illness, disease,
death, and first encounters.
• Family life. Reflect on family events with significant
meaning. What do you remember about family life?
• Spiritual journey. Write about your spiritual journey.
• Place. Write about home. What is home? Travel
experiences - the natural world, such as hiking, biking,
camping, exploring the wilderness.
• Popular culture. Write about film, music, fiction, poetry,
photography, art—and how it has impacted you. What
memories do you have?
• The global village. Write about the world in which you
live, such as the environment.

In writing CNF readers expect you to share

• Your thoughts
• Your feelings
• Your opinions
• Personal Reflections

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IV. Check your Understanding:

Instruction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is does not include in the other names/references of CNF?
A. New Journalism
B. Gonzo Journalism
C. New Reportage
D. The Art of Truth
2. What do we refer the component of CNF that provides factual information and additional
details to a specific subject in CNF.
A. Reading
B. Research
C. Reflection
D. Writing
3. Why is reading important in writing CNF?
A. Reading provides the experience of the writer.
B. Reading helps writers write by imitating their sel-reflection.
C. Reading engages writers to tell their truths.
D. Reading helps writers broaden their writing exposures for style and techniques.
4. What does Lee Gutkind mean when he said that “Writers do not make things up”?
A. Writers create truth from their readings.
B. Writers imagine truths from their observation of the world.
C. Writers think about the detail that they are writing in CNF.
D. Writers do not fabricate truth but roots their story from real events.
5. Which among the following sentences is not true about creative nonfiction?
A. Creative essays are written to express, render, and entertain.
B. Creative essays frequently do not follow a standard structure.
C. Creative essays are designed to move the emotions.
D. Creative essays primarily cover the truth from its readers.

Answer: 1.C 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. D

V. Enrichment:

Instruction: Develop your 2-paragraph essay from Module 2 by adding the component of research
and epiphany.

Criteria: Application of the lesson 10

Creative Organization of ideas
and details 10
Writing Mechanics 10

Total 30

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VI. References/Materials:

Powerpoint Presentation, Laptop

Moratilla, N. & Teodoro, J. (2016). Claiming spaces: understanding reading and writing creative
nonfiction. Phoenix Publishing House. Philippines

Ramos, M. ( 1995). Reading and writing the essay. Phoenix Publishing House. Inc. Quezon City. Pp
22-48.

Solmenaro, E.T., et al (2017). Creative Nonfiction. Fastbooks Educational Supply. Manila

Philippines.

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 NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS UNIVERSITY
Integrated Basic Education Department
Senior High School
Lagao, General Santos City

Creative Nonfiction: Literary Essay

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Quarter: Midterm Week No.: 3
Teacher/s: Adonis Z. Hornoz, MA

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