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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Creative Writing Quarter 1 – Module 1 Fundamentals of Creative Writing

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Creative Writing Quarter 1 – Module 1 Fundamentals of Creative Writing

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. OVERVIEW What I Need To Know

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Things to Remember To Get Through

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Remember This

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Lesson 1- Imaginative Writing vs Technical Writing What I Need To Know

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What I Know

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What's New

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What Is It

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What's More

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Assessment

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Lesson 2 – Imagery, Diction and Figures of Speech What I Need To Know

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What's In

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What I Know

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What's New

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What Is It

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What's More

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Assessment

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What I Can Do

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Additional Activities

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References

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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

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. 1

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!

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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 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 3

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

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c. Neither

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.

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 nonfiction. 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. 6

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

Congratulations! You are now done with Lesson 1. Now, Let’s proceed to Lesson 2.

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LESSON 2

IMAGERY, DICTION AND FIGURES OF SPEECH

Competency: Use imagery, diction, figures of speech, and specific experiences, HUMSS_CW/MP11/12-Ia-b-4 (2 hours).

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

value the significance of the different types of imagery in creative writing, identify the different types of imagery, use the different types of imagery in creative writing, appreciate the significance of effective use of words in creative writing, differentiate formal diction from informal diction, and use the different figures of speech in creative writing.

WHAT’S IN

In Lesson 1, you learned that imaginative writing is different from technical writing. Now in lesson 2, you will learn on the different types of imagery, figures of speech, as well as the proper use of words in writing creatively.

WHAT I KNOW

Instruction: Read and answer each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer in your notebook. 1. The sensory experience involves the five senses of the reader. a. True b. False c. Neither 2. It was a cold night when the lady suddenly appeared from nowhere. The italicized word depicts the sense of touch. a. True b. False c. Neither 10

3. It is quiet on the prairie. The sentence depicts the sense of sight. a. True b. False c. Neither 4. The sweet aroma of cappuccino makes me feel at home. The italicized words depict the sense of smell. a. True b. False c. Neither 5. His mouth is filled with the sweet, coppery taste of blood. What sense is used in the sentence? a. Touch b. Sight c. Smell d. Taste 6. Which of the following is written in a formal diction? a. “The adventurers rode thru the forest with their swords drawn”. b. “We shouldn’t have to do this kind of junk, anyway”. c. “Steve and Adam will be out of town this weekend”. d. “I would be very pleased to snag a job at W. Brown development office.” 7.What is jargon? a. the diction of a specific field or profession b. modern-day vernacular c. using too many words in a single sentence d. an overly complex diction 8.What does diction mean? a. a writer’s reason for writing b. the use of a word that imitates a sound c. an author’s choice of words and their use d. none of the above 9. It involves choosing words that are polite and proper. a. Informal diction b. Formal diction c. Colloquialism d. Jargon 10. Its language is highly informal and may include regional expressions and spelling that reflect dialect and non-standard pronunciation. a. Formal diction b. Jargon c. Informal diction d. Colloquialism 11. What figure of speech is used in this statement: “His lips is as soft as rose petals. Softly dry my tear, drenched my face”? a. Simile b. Metaphor c. Personification d. Hyperbole 12. It refers to naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it. a. Simile b. Onomatopoeia c. Metaphor d. Consonance

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13. It is the use of exaggeration to express strong emotion. a. Hyperbole b. Simile c. Metaphor d. Consonance 14. It refers to the repetition of vowel sounds within words in a line. a. Simile b. Metaphor b. Assonance d. Consonance 15. It is a figure of speech which gives human qualities to non-living things. a. Simile b. Personification b. Metaphor d. Consonance

WHAT’S NEW

Imagine you are in a park. Look at the objects around you as well as your surroundings. Try to listen to the different sounds, and even the smell of nature that surrounds you. Reflect on all the things that you heard, saw, and smelled. Now, write about all these things in your activity notebook.

WHAT IS IT

What is Imagery? In creative writing, you will be making a lot of descriptions. These descriptive details are necessary to make your writing clear because they help generate a specific mood or emotion about people, places, and circumstances. They are called images and sensory impressions or symbols. The use of imagery appeals to how you see, hear, smell, taste, touch, and feel the things that you are writing about. If you are writing from memory, these images can also help readers imagine or relate to some of your specific ex...