K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUMSENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – ACADEMIC TRACK Grade: 11/12 No. of Hours: 80 hours Subject Title: Creative Nonfiction Pre-requisite: Creative Writing (CW/MP) 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. PERFORMANCE CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE STANDARD Quarter I 1. Identify dominant literary conventions of A. Introduction to Literary HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ia-1 a particular genre Genres The learner understands The learner clearly and 1. Understanding the literary conventions coherently uses a 2. Compare and contrast how the elements HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ia-2 Conventions of that govern the different chosen element are used in the different genres Traditional Genres conventionally 3. Analyze and interpret the theme and genres. (e.g., narrative HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ia-3 a. Fiction identified with a genre techniques used in a particular text b. Poetry convention of fiction, etc.) for a written output 4. Create samples of the different literary c. Drama elements based on one’s experience HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ib-d-4 d. Other forms (e.g. metaphor to describe an emotion) 2. Identifying Elements of 5. Write a draft of a short piece using any the different Genres of the literary conventions of genre 3. Using Elements as following these pointers: Techniques to develop a. Choosing a topic Themes b. Formulating a thesis statement HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ib-d-5 c. Organizing and developing ideas d. Using any literary conventions of a 16 hours (4 weeks) genre e. Ensuring that theme and technique are effectively developed 6. Peer-edit each other’s draft based on a. clarity of idea b. appropriate choice of literary element HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ib-d-6 c. appropriate use of the element d. effective combination of the idea and the chosen literary element 7. Revise the draft of a short piece using any of the literary conventions of a HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ib-d-7 genre (e.g. plot for narrative piece) K to 12 Senior High School Humanities and Social Sciences Strand – Creative Nonfiction February 2014 Page 1 of 7 Using Elements of creative nonfictional text. Dialogue e. Using multiple literary conventions i. revise the draft of a short piece using multiple elements conventionally HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ig-j-14 identified with the literary genres Quarter II A. Understanding various among creative nonfiction an artistic presentation ideas found in the various forms and forms and types types and forms. K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – ACADEMIC TRACK PERFORMANCE CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE STANDARD B. Forms and Types of The learner understands The learner Creative Non fiction the distinction between and competently delivers 1. Characterization 5. Write a draft of a short piece using d. Elements. Analyze and interpret Creative Nonfiction for a written output HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ie-f-10 factual/nonfictional aspects in the texts a. Plot 4. Figures of speech of a genre j. Organizing and developing ideas h. Angle identified with the literary genres f. Autobiography/ analyzing the form. Developing themes by b. Formulating a thesis statement HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ig-j-12 Symbolisms c. Other elements and 6. appropriate use of the elements d. Setting and following these pointers: Atmosphere a. Do a close reading of creative HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ie-f-8 Techniques. Ensuring that theme and technique k. Irony d. Point of View multiple elements conventionally e. Peer-edit each other’s draft based on devices a. Choosing a topic g. Scene are effectively developed l. Symbols and b. Principles. through a close reading Biography theme and techniques K to 12 Senior High School Humanities and Social Sciences Strand – Creative Nonfiction February 2014 Page 2 of 7 . Explain the relationship of elements and a. Identify the fictional elements in the HUMSS_CNF11/12-I-e-f-9 Nonfiction nonfictional elements of conventionally texts 1. clarity of ideas 2. identified with a genre 3. Characters HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ie-f-11 nonfictional elements of the texts c. appropriate choice of literary combining multiple elements HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ig-j-13 elements c. Evaluate the relationship of creative and b. effective combination of the ideas 24 hours (6 weeks) and the chosen literary elements 7. The learner understands The learner clearly and 1. and the delineation between coherently uses nonfictional texts Devices of Creative creative and the multiple elements 2. summarizing and HUMSS_CNF11/12-IIa-15 types of creative nonfictional texts b. Personal narratives 2. development of literary HUMSS_CNF11/12-IId-e-18 1. K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – ACADEMIC TRACK PERFORMANCE CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE STANDARD c. Testimonio j. 2. Analyze and interpret a well-written 2. HUMSS_CNF11/12-IIg-j-20 life experience 28 hours (7 weeks) 4. techniques critique and an paragraphs. d. True narratives h. and a. K to 12 Senior High School Humanities and Social Sciences Strand – Creative Nonfiction February 2014 Page 3 of 7 . Writing Creative Nonfiction creative nonfictional text based on the HUMSS_CNF11/12-IIf-19 a. Reflection essay texts g. the sequence and time allotment may be adjusted based on the learner’s pace and capacity (for Quarter I-B and Quarter II-A). Reading and The learner understands The learner writes a 1. Literary of a chosen creative Journalism/Reportage nonfictional text. HUMSS_CNF11/12-IIg-j-21 written creative nonfiction 5. Write a draft of creative nonfiction piece based on the learner’s memorable real. content write creative nonfiction. Travelogue forms and types of creative nonfictional HUMSS_CNF11/12-IIa-16 f. types. analyzing. Write a mini critique of a peer’s work Writing Creative that mastery of the basic clear and coherent based on coherence and organization of Nonfiction forms. Peer-edit and revise each other’s draft based on desirable qualities of well. Analysis. Mini critique peer critique b. Write the final version of one’s own creative nonfiction in a composition of HUMSS_CNF11/12-IIg-j-22 five paragraphs or more Note: While assuring coverage. Compare and contrast the different e. Reading creative nonfiction and devices of creative interesting and elements use of factual information. Blogs i. Creative nonfiction 3. Deliver an artistic presentation summarizing. Other types and forms 3. interpretation nonfiction enables him/her engaging creative other qualities concerning form and and commentary to effectively critique and nonfiction. and Delivering a presentation on a commenting on a chosen creative HUMSS_CNF11/12-IIb-c-17 chosen type or form of creative nonfictional text representing a nonfiction particular type or form 12 hours (3 weeks) B. pop music and television commercials. emotion or mood created by a literary text based on the details of the description and narration autobiography – a written account of the life of a person written by that person biography – a detailed description or account of a person’s life blog – a web log: a website containing short articles called posts that are changed regularly. These pictures help convey the meaning faster and more vividly than words alone. Figurative language is the opposite of literal language. creative nonfiction is still relatively young. Figurative language is everywhere. and to awaken the imagination. it creates figures (pictures) in the mind of the reader or listener. Figurative language means something different to (and usually more than) what it says on the surface. We use figures of speech in “figurative language” to add colour and interest. directly or indirectly revealed close analysis – synonymous to close reading. to everyday speech. action. and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a work. a short story. critique – a critical discussion or review that describes. while others are written by many different people. poem or drama characterization – a literary element or device that presents a character through description. tone. analyzes. It looks at details within the text in order to identify larger. character – a person who is responsible for the thoughts and actions within a story. Creative nonfiction contrasts with other nonfiction. or a play. K to 12 Senior High School Humanities and Social Sciences Strand – Creative Nonfiction February 2014 Page 4 of 7 . It fosters an advanced understanding and interpretation of a literary passage that is focused primarily on the words themselves. It is written in paragraph form. it is a genre of writing that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives. It makes the reader or listener use their imagination and understand much more than the plain words. imagery. overarching themes. and is only beginning to be scrutinized with the same critical analysis given to fiction and poetry. interests and experiences. literary devices. Literal language means exactly what is says. literary convention – defining features of a particular genre such as a novel. Some blogs are written by one person containing his/her own opinion. Creative nonfiction – Also sometimes called literary nonfiction or narrative nonfiction. such as technical writing or journalism. which is also rooted in accurate fact but is not primarily written in service to its craft. and rhythms (mostly on poetry). speech or thoughts. strange or surprising statements. syntax. from classical works like Shakespeare or the Bible. figures of speech – Also known as figurative language. K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – ACADEMIC TRACK GLOSSARY angle – involves the scope and focus in writing about real events atmosphere – an element of literature that concerns the tone. Some things to look for are word choice (diction). structure. summarizes. As a genre. context. The distinctions among genres and categories are flexible and loosely defined. literary genre – A category of literary composition determined by literary technique. Genre should not be confused with age categories. by authors. elements. Additionally. is based on autobiographical events. They also must not be confused with format. every story has a theme. setting – the geographic location and time period in which a story takes place. comedy. In order to be discussed legitimately as part of a textual analysis. point of view – the perspective from which the reader sees or hears what’s going on in the text as provided by a “lens” through which a narrative is told. but as a mixture of genres. literary techniques – refers to any specific. K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – ACADEMIC TRACK literary elements – refers to particular identifiable characteristics of a whole text. place or thing that represents an abstract idea or concept that stands for something beyond itself. conscious choices by individual authors. by which literature may be classified as either adult. place or colors to represent other things. symbolism – is the use of animals. character. the practice of writers to review and provide constructive criticism of each other’s works. Unlike literary elements. tone. or a particular group of words or phrases. allegory or pastoral might appear in any of the above. An author’s use of a literary technique usually occurs with a single word or phrase. For example. investigation or thorough research and documentation. and creative nonfiction. content. not only as a sub-genre. or even (as in the case of fiction) length. tragedy. every story is written from a particular point of view. things. The most general genres in literature are (in loose chronological order) epic. every story has a setting. they are defined by the general cultural movement of the historical period in which they were composed.a form of writing that examines and observes the progress and meaning of a writer’s individual experiences like a journal about the thoughts on a certain topic. They can all be in the form of prose or poetry. at one single point in a text. they represent deliberate. a genre such as satire. personal narrative – a narrative essay about a true story of something that happened to someone. every story has a conflict. scene – a dramatic presentation of events which involves good description. symbol– is a person. and dialogue. literary elements must be specifically identified for that particular text. history or an actual case based on direct observation. etc. Finally. usually told to illustrate an insight. literary techniques are not necessarily present in every text. reportage – a kind of literary journalism that reports on an event. such as graphic novel or picture book. deliberate constructions or choices of language which an author uses to convey meaning in a particular way. peer critique – or peer review. reflective or reflection essay . movie. young adult. often with subgroups. or children’s. etc. plot – the arrangement of events that form the story in a novel. per se. they represent the elements of storytelling which are common to all literary and narrative forms. K to 12 Senior High School Humanities and Social Sciences Strand – Creative Nonfiction February 2014 Page 5 of 7 . They are not “used”. theme – is the central topic or an abstract idea or ideas explored by a literary work.” The term “testimonio” refers to a kind of writing which comes from Latin America dealing with experiences of human rights abuse. true narrative – is an objective account of something (e. thesis statement – the central assertion or argument of an essay. K to 12 Senior High School Humanities and Social Sciences Strand – Creative Nonfiction February 2014 Page 6 of 7 . travelogue . K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – ACADEMIC TRACK testimonio – literally.a story of the experiences encountered by someone while touring a place for the pleasure of travel. a solemn attestation as to the truth of a matter. it is an oral or written autobiographical narrative referred to as “testimonial literature. In literature. journalistic report).g. K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – ACADEMIC TRACK CODE BOOK LEGEND SAMPLE CODE: HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ie-f-11 LEGEND SAMPLE Humanities and Social Sciences Track/ Strand Strand underscore_ HUMSS_CNF First Entry Creative Nonfiction: The Literary Track/ Strand Subject 11/12 Essay Grade Level 11/12 - Roman Numeral Quarter First Quarter I *Zero if no specific quarter Lowercase Letter *Put a hyphen (-) in between letters to indicate Week Week five to six e-f more than a specific week - Evaluate the relationship of creative Arabic Number Competency and nonfictional elements of the 11 texts K to 12 Senior High School Humanities and Social Sciences Strand – Creative Nonfiction February 2014 Page 7 of 7 .