CNF Lesson 1PPT

CREATIVE
NONFICTION
Lesson 1: Introduction to Traditional Literary
Genres
◦ 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 skills in reading, and thinking critically and
creatively, that will help them to be imaginative
readers and writers.
◦Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the learner
should be able to:
1.Understand the literary conventions that govern the
different genres (e.g. narrative convention of fiction,
etc.);
2.Create a sample from any of the traditional literary
genres based on one’s experiences.
◦Subject Matter: Introduction to Traditional
Literary Genres
◦Reference(s):
◦Baronda, AJC. (2016). Creative Nonfiction. Manila, Philippines.
JFS Publishing Services.
◦
◦Krystal, A. (2020). What is Literature? (A Criticism). Harper’s
Magazine. Retrieved from
https://harpers.org/archive/2014/03/what-is-literature/
◦
◦Mark, JJ. (2009). Literature. Ancient History Encyclopedia.
Retrieved from: https://www.ancient.eu/literature/
I. ACTIVATION OF PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
◦
◦ Analyze the statements below and determine the validity of each. Before the number, write ACCEPT if the
statement is true; REJECT if it tells otherwise.
◦
◦ _______1. Short stories, novellas, and novels are best examples of fictional works.
◦ _______2. Fiction is any work that is drawn from the imaginative reconstruction and creative
recreation of life by the writer.
◦ _______3. The elements of a short story and a novel differ since the latter is more complex.
◦ _______4. Traditional stories circulated through oral lore for centuries.
◦ _______5. Myths and legends are the first stories enjoyed by our forebears.
◦ _______6. Length and complexity are the features that make a short story, and novel differ from each
other.
◦ _______7. The linear pattern for plot begins in the middle portion of the action.
◦ _______8. The villain is the character who mainly faces and resolves the major conflicts in the story.
◦ _______9. Denouement introduces the characters, the setting, and the context of the story.
◦ _______10. The point of view pertains to who narrates the story.
I. ACQUISITION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE
◦Literature (from the Latin Littera meaning ‘letters’ and referring to an acquaintance with the
written word) is the written work of a specific culture, sub-culture, religion, philosophy or the study of
such written work which may appear in poetry or in prose (Mark, 2009).
◦In simple words, literature is anything that is written, and it can be divided into two main
classifications: Prose and Poetry.
◦However, in modern times, literature has taken up another meaning. In his article published in
Harper’s magazine (2020), Arthur Krystal expounded that “literary means not only what is written but
what is voiced, what is expressed, what is invented, in whatever form” — in which case maps,
sermons, comic strips, cartoons, speeches, photographs, movies, war memorials, and music all huddle
beneath the literary umbrella.
◦In this lesson, we will focus on the three traditional literary genres namely: FICTION, POETRY,
and the DRAMA and their conventions.
FICTION. Anything that is made up is fiction. Since it is
heavily drawn from one’s imagination. It depicts the world
and an experience that can be perceived to be mainly
contrived or created by the writer. It involves people who do
not truly exist. However, the literary characters can be
observed to be entirely real. It presents situations,
conditions, and surroundings that are closely similar to what
is real.
Basic Forms of Fiction
A.1. Flash Fiction. This is an emerging from of fiction that is best

remembered because of its relative shortness. Words used by the writer
range from 100-150 but still considered a complete story since all the
essential elements of fiction can be observed.
A.2. Short Story/Short Fiction. This form can be done in one sitting since
it deals with a single complication and a limited number of characters.
A.3. Novella. This fiction form goes between a short fiction and a novel.
This is relatively long for a short story but is somewhat short to be classified
as a novel.
A.4. Novel. This greatly covers several plot complications since it is
composed of several chapters. The number of characters is relatively bigger.
B. POETRY is formed and derived from the Greek term “poesis” that means to
create or to make. It mainly differs from other forms of literature in a sense that it
must be read as carefully as it could be. It is mainly recognized as the most
economical means of expression because of the limited number of words used.
◦ Poetry mainly evokes emotions and reveals the inner thoughts and aspirations
of the writer. It can feature any topic relevant to human interests and experiences.
Its meaning goes beyond words and should be internalized and carefully
interpreted. Language used in poetry is highly creative in which denotation and
connotation must be given sound attention.
◦ Poetry centers on several key aspects such as structure, language, tone, sound,
rhythm, and emotional appeal.
◦ The poet has the freedom to frame his work. It can be highly structured or
measured and can also be written in free verse.
◦ Various Forms of Poetry
◦B.1. Narrative Poetry. This form capitalizes on recounting a story. Also,
this form is non-dramatic. Epics, metrical tales, ballads, and romances are
specific poetic types that belong to this form.
◦B.2. Lyric Poetry. Lyric poems mainly evoke and highlight the emotions
and feelings of the writer toward the chosen subjects in a personal or
subjective way. Lyric poems are melodic in nature and are originally sung.
Simple lyrics, songs, odes, sonnets, and elegies are examples that manifest the
conventions of lyric poetry.
◦B.3. Dramatic Poetry. This form of poetry exhibits the elements of drama—
dialogue and characterization. A monologue and a soliloquy are best
examples since their convention’s fir this type.
◦C. DRAMA. Aristotle, in his Poetics, posited the idea that drama is
the “imitation of an action.” Thus, this explains that drama copies the
perceived and imagined experiences of man.
◦Actors represent the characters in the story, and they deliver actions
and dialogues which are essential to establish their character as well as
the flow of the story.
◦It follows a unified structure—it has a beginning, middle, and an end.

It can be dramatic or comical. It establishes the impression to its
audience that the scenes are lifelike.
I. APPLICATION
◦ Let’s see how far you are doing. Please answer the exit slip below. This exit slip will record your
reflections about what you are learning and how you are going about learning it.
Source:
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/830773
462492419544/
Write a flash fiction OR a
short poem about your
experiences during the
lockdown.
“Give It Up!” Franz Kafka
It was very early in the morning, the streets clean and deserted, I was walking
to the station. As I compared the tower clock with my watch I realized that it
was already much later than I had thought, I had to hurry, the shock of this
discovery made me unsure of the way, I did not yet know my way very well
in this town; luckily, a policeman was nearby, I ran up to him and breathlessly
asked him the way. He smiled and said: “From me you want to know the
way?” “Yes,” I said, “since I cannot find it myself.” “Give it up! Give it up,”
he said, and turned away with a sudden jerk, like people who want to be
alone with their laughter.
◦ RUBRICS FOR SCORING THE WRITTEN TASKS
PROPERTY POINTS SCORE

Presentation of a focused idea 2
Connection of ideas 2
Logical arrangement of ideas 2
Use of appropriate tone, style, and level of 2
formality
Appropriate use of punctuation, spelling, and 2
grammar
TOTAL 10
I. ASSESSMENT
A. Identify the literary genre (Fiction, Poetry, Prose) described in each number. Write your answer
on the blank. Wrong spelling will not be considered.
___________1. It copies the perceived and imagined experiences of man.
___________2. It centers on several key aspects such as structure, language, tone, sound,
rhythm, and emotional appeal.
___________3. It is heavily drawn from one’s imagination.
___________4. It establishes the impression to its audience that the scenes are lifelike.
___________5. It can be highly structured or measured and can also be written in free verse.
___________6. It involves people who do not truly exist.
___________7. It follows a unified structure—it has a beginning, middle, and an end.
___________8. It can feature any topic relevant to human interests and experiences.
___________9. It depicts the world and an experience that can be perceived to be mainly
contrived or created by the writer.
___________10. Its meaning goes beyond words and should be internalized and carefully
interpreted.

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A.1. Flash Fiction. This is an emerging from of fiction that is best

◦It follows a unified structure—it has a beginning, middle, and an end.

PROPERTY POINTS SCORE

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