Creative Nonfiction q3 Module 3 Revised SLM
Creative Nonfiction q3 Module 3 Revised SLM
12 - 2nd Semester
Specialized Subject
Creative Nonfiction
Quarter 3
Module 3: Elements of Creative Nonfiction
REGION 7 – CENTRAL VISAYAS
THIRD QUARTER
Module 3 - Week 3
Other Elements of Creative Nonfiction
Pretest
Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the correct answers
on a separate sheet of paper.
For numbers 1-10, read the passage in order to answer the questions in each item.
Before noon of December 12, 1941, I received a telephone call from General
MacArthur to inform me that he was sending his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Colonel
Huff, to see me on a very important and urgent matter. I told the General I would
see his aid immediately. When Colonel Huff arrived, he told me that General
MacArthur wanted me to be ready on four hours’ notice to go with him in the
Corregidor.
I was shocked. I never imagined that I would ever have to take refuge in
Corregidor. I had known for years that the fortress of Corregidor had been built as
the last stronghold of the American forces in the Philippines and a safe refuge for
American Governors-General in case of grave danger. But it had never crossed my
mind, that there would ever come to a time when I would have to go to Corregidor.
I was no American Governor-General, but the Filipino President of the
Commonwealth.
It is true that while Major Grunert was still in command of the Philippines
Department, United States High Commissioner Sayre, in one of the conferences
that I held with him and General Grunert brought up the question of the evacuation
from Manila, in case of necessity, of both the High Commissioner and the President
of the Commonwealth. It was Mr. Sayre’s opinion that we should be in the same
locality. But I made it clear to both Commissioner Sayre and General Grunert that
I felt it was my duty to remain in the midst of my people, at whatever risk, because
my presence would help to keep up their morale. General Grunert understood my
feeling and thought it was right. Moreover, nothing was said in the conference to
indicate that a Japanese invasion of the Philippines was a possibility as long as the
American flag was still in the islands.
Source: Ricabar, R. (2005). Across Culture in Language and Philippine Culture. Sampaloc, Manila: St.
Augustine Publications, Inc.
8-10. Arrange the following events in order. Write A-C to identify the first, second,
and the last event.
____ The narrator pointed out his duty to serve his people even at war.
____ General MacArthur called the narrator to come to his aid in Corregidor.
____ The narrator together with the American generals attended a conference.
For numbers 11-15, read the given text to answer the questions in each number.
Next stop was Colon Street. Colon Street is considered as the oldest and the
first national road in the Philippines. It is located in downtown Cebu, the most
crowded part of Cebu where most shopping stalls and business establishments can
be seen. Then, another stop was the ‘Taj Mahal of Cebu‘ – the Temple of Leah. A
Roman inspired temple built in honor of Leah Villa Albino Adarna, the grandmother
of one of Philippines’ famous actresses, Ellen Adarna. Its construction is still
ongoing since it started in 2012 and is becoming a famous attraction in Cebu.
The weather was already gloomy and it was also getting dark. I was alone so
I decided to head back to my hotel. I wasn’t able to stop by Sirao Garden, which is
just a couple of minutes from the Temple of Leah. There will always be a next time.
Source: https://adbernturista.wordpress.com/tag/cebu/
13. Which line below supports your answer in the previous number?
A. There will always be a next time.
B. Another stop was the ‘Taj Mahal of Cebu‘ – the Temple of Leah.
C. I was alone so I decided to head back to my hotel.
D. The weather was already gloomy and it was also getting dark.
What’s In
Directions: Based on the previous module, write your own idea of the
given creative nonfiction elements. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.
What’s New
What Is It
1. 1st person - is a point of view Make sure that pronouns “I” and
that reveals that the narrator is ‘We” are outside direct speeches in
also a character in the narrative order for the narrative to be in the 1st
and can be illustrated in the person point of view. Mention
pronoun “I” or very seldom sample lines from the piece to prove
using the “we” when referring to your point of view.
a group.
2. 3rd person - is a point of view Make sure pronouns “he”, “she”, “it”,
that reveals that the narrator “they” and actual names of people
is not involved in the narrative are found outside direct speeches.
or just an observer and can be Pronouns “I” and “We” can be found
illustrated by the storyteller as inside direct speeches but never
“she”, “he”, “it”, “they”, or outside the direct speeches in order
actual names of people and for the narrative to be in the 3rd
never uses the pronouns “I” or person point of view. Mention
“We”. sample lines from the piece to prove
your point of view.
Other Type:
1. Irony- is a figure of
speech that expresses an
idea but means the opposite
(verbal irony) or projecting
situations that are least
expected (situational irony).
Types of Irony:
1. Verbal irony- uses a word but This can be identified in the words
actually means the opposite. used in the texts but mean the
opposite.
Examples:
a. Great! We are quarantined for
14 days.
b. Lucky me! I’ll be the one to
clean this room.
Examples:
a. The fire station burns down.
b. The genius got zero in the test.
D. Symbols are things that signify another This can be tracked through objects
meaning. and characters (especially repetitive
ones) in the narrative and analyze
Examples: them, for they might symbolize
1. black- evil or death another idea.
2. caged bird- no freedom
3. fire- danger, anger,
passion, love, pain
4. light- good, power
5. red rose-love and
romance
6. broken mirror-separation
E. Conflict is the problem or issue that the
character faces in the narrative.
Types:
1. man vs. man (character
faces another character)
2. man vs. society (character
clashes with the society’s
values, ideas, and culture) This can be determined through
3. man vs. nature narration, actions and dialogs of
(man struggles against characters. Make sure to identify
natural disasters or and classify the piece’s conflict with
calamities) explanation.
4. man vs. self
(man has inner
struggles and emotional
dilemmas)
F. Plot is the element that pertains to
the sequence of events in the
narrative.
What I can do
Directions: Read the text titled “Making the Right Choice” and supply
the required information asked below. Write your answers on a separate sheet.
As school year 2008-2009 had finally ended, I knew that my college life was just
around the corner. Deep down, I know that teaching Social Studies is my passion and
I decided to pursue it on my tertiary education.
Through the years, the thought of choosing English as my major did not really
cross my mind. I had underestimated myself when it came to English, for I was really
not that talkative and confident in nature, and people often expect English majors to
be like that. I did notice though in high school that I got good scores in grammar
lessons, but it was just not my interest at that time. I did not have any guts to tell my
mother that I wanted Social Studies as my major. Great! I felt like a caged bird at that
time. Maybe it was my fault. Maybe I was not firm enough that I submitted to her
choice which was English. There was like this bothersome thorn in my heart, but I
just kept it to myself, hoping that it would all go away.
It was so funny that I did not shift to Social Studies, the major that I really
believed that was meant for me. I was wrong. The tables had turned. I found out that
I had unexpectedly come to like English, realizing it a little late in time. The disinterest
and fear that I had for English were slowly blooming into something likable.
With everything that had happened, I continued my course. I knew now that I
was at the right path, and it only took some doubts and question marks to get me
here. Sometimes, I find that there are really points in life that a person is sure what
he wants to be, only to find out that there are other things in store for him. I liked how
my teacher in high school taught me Social Studies. He inspired me to be a Social
Studies teacher, but I guess I couldn’t be like him. I am a different person. That subject
was not destined to be mine, for I was destined to something else.
As time went on, there were really times that I struggled in my classes especially
on debates and impromptu speaking, but I didn’t allow my fiascoes and weaknesses
to get the best of me. I stood my ground, and I decided to finish this course all the
way. I learned to love English, and I had to defend this choice that I finally made for
myself.
Elements of the text “Making the Right Choice”
2. Point of View
3. Figures of Speech
(Figurative languages
on the previous module
are applicable)
4. Plot
a. Exposition
b. Rising Action
c. Climax
d. Falling Action
e. Denouement
5. Conflict
6. Symbol/s (include the
possible meaning)
Day 3
What’s More
Directions: Read the given text and compose a simple literary analysis paper on
its elements. The analysis paper must have five paragraphs with 5 to 10
sentences per paragraph. Below is the guide for your composition and the
rubrics. Write it on a separate sheet of paper.
My mother often told us stories of the supernatural. The wakwak, white lady,
santelmo, sigbin and many more were her stories which were shared to her by her
parents when they were young children. I have liked scary and supernatural
phenomena since I was young, but I was never really expecting that one would happen
in certain nights of my childhood.
“Loy, lock the door. It’s already late in the evening,” said my mother who was
already preparing the bed for sleep. I did what I was told and locked the door of our
room. My mother, big sister, younger brother and myself shared the same room. The
four of us stayed together in one place which made the other two rooms of the house
vacant. Inside, it had two beds. The first bed was bigger and near the door while my
bed was next to it which was near the windows.
I watched together with my family that night some teleseryes in ABS-CBN and
in GMA. I had no choice to watch them, for my family had only one T.V, and it had no
cable connection. I thought it was just like any typical evening, but I was wrong.
It was still around 10pm that time. The light was still turned on and the aircon
blasted cool air which made all of us cover ourselves with blankets, still chattering
while watching TV. “BOOOOOOOOOOOG!!” A loud sound was heard behind the door
which somehow created small vibrations on the floor. All of us heard it. It felt like
something kicked the door from the outside. Scared of what was heard, I hid under
my bed, covering my face with a pillow. My mother stood up from the bed, and then
quickly turned off the TV, and the light. “Let us now sleep.” said mother. “What was
that, Ma?”, I asked her out of fear and curiosity. She then replied, “It was just the
wind, Loy. Now, go to your bed.” That night, I was not really convinced of her answer.
My mind was telling me of something else—something dark, something scary.
The next night, I was there already in the room with my family. As usual, I
watched TV with them, argued with my siblings and sometimes got scolded by my
mother. Then, as the night grew old, my mother told me to turn off the light.
Complaining and murmuring, I stood up from my bed and went towards the light’s
switch. When I was about to turn it off, I heard it again and I was so near the door.
“BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG!!” I got automatic goosebumps! “Mama!!”, I shouted as I
ran away from the switch. I then hid under my bed for the second time. My mother
then said, “Let us now sleep. No questions asked.” She hurriedly went to the switch
and turned it off. I returned to my bed with more question marks than ever. I did not
tell them though that aside from the loud sound they heard, I also heard a faint sound
when I was near the door. It was soft, and it sounded like “Brrrrrrrr...Brrrrrr...Brrrrrr”.
Maybe something was there outside door together with the darkness.
I was really hoping that it wouldn’t happen again this evening. We all looked at
the door, expecting something to come up. My mother reluctantly said. “If it will
happen again tonight, we will check outside.” I really did not like that idea.
Outside the room was the kitchen already. They quickly proceeded to the living
room to check if someone was there. Slowly walking, I was still at the kitchen. My
family did not dare to turn on the lights. It was still dark. All I saw were the cabinets
where the kitchen utensils were stored. All were in black. As I continued walking, I
heard a sound on the door found in the kitchen. It was a sound as if a person from
the outside was turning the knob. Curious, I silently approached the door. There was
a small portion where one can see what was outside. Peeking at that portion, I
somehow saw a silhouette of a hand, turning the knob for several times. I could not
explain, but I did not do anything about it. I did not scream at all. I did not run like a
real coward that I was. I just silently went away from the door and proceeded to the
living room. Sometimes, I thought to myself that maybe it did not happen or I was just
imagining the entire scenario.
Upon reaching the living room, I saw my mother and my siblings. They were
about to leave the area. Mother said, “There’s no one in the house. Let’s go back to our
room.” My siblings and I nodded. I returned to my bed, and forced my disobedient eyes
to close for the night.
The next day, when I returned to the house, I saw my mother, my siblings,
some of our neighbors and a priest in the house. My mother explained to me that the
priest blessed the house. I saw him sprinkled water in the different areas of the house.
Following them, I looked at my mother. She was silent, holding dearly a rosary on her
right hand.
When evening came, I was still too cautious that at any instant the door will
make a sound. My eyes were glued to the door. I was waiting and waiting, but nothing
happened. The darkness was purely quiet. Maybe it had finally left the house.
Literary Analysis Paper Rubrics
CATEGORY 5 4 3 2 1
Completeness All Mentioned Only half Below half No elements
mentioned elements of the of the of the
elements were elements elements narrative
were analyzed, of were were
analyzed. but unable narrative analyzed. analyzed.
to include were
other analyzed.
elements.
Content All Several Only half Below half All analyses
analyses analyses are of the of the are poorly
are well- fairly analyses analyses explained
explained explained are fairly are fairly and not
and and backed acceptable acceptable backed up
backed up up with and and with
with evidences, backed up backed up evidences.
plausible but few with with
evidences. portions evidences. evidences.
need to be Half of it Several
improved. needs to portions
be need to be
improved. improved.
Organization The flow The flow of The flow of Minimal All ideas are
of ideas in ideas in theideas in ideas can not properly
the entire analyses is the be sequenced
analyses is easy to analyses followed, which can
easy to follow, but can be and the cause great
follow. not that followed rest are confusion.
consistent. but some confusing.
aspects
can be
confusing.
Grammar The work The work The work The work The work
shows no shows 1-5 shows 6- shows 11- shows more
grammati- grammatical 10 15 than 15
cal errors. errors. grammati- grammar grammar
cal errors. errors. errors.
Length The entire The work Half of the Below half The entire
work follows the work of the work is too
follows the sentence follows the work long or too
given length but given follows the short when
sentence few portions sentence given based on
length. do not. lengt. sentence the given
length. instructions
.
Day 4
Post Test
For numbers 4-10, read the given text in order to answer the questions in each item.
(Diary Excerpt)
Dear diary,
I wonder what exactly I was feeling when my teacher first came to me? Was
I scared? Nervous? Anxious? I think it was more like happiness. But yet I was so
mad that everybody else could speak without using sign language, like I had to. I
couldn't speak because I was young and I never got taught how to speak. But I was
too mad to listen to her the first day she got to me. I locked her in the nearest closet
I found and hid the key so nobody knew where it was except me. After a day of her
in the closet, I realized something. I realized this lady was the closest to me
becoming normal, so I let her out of the closet. I could tell she was mad at me by
the way her face felt on my hand. But, after that, I don't think I ever mistreated my
teacher. She taught me manners and I love her for that.
The next day was similar to the last. She tried to get me to calm down. But
when she tried, I just screamed for not getting my own way. It was difficult teaching
me, and I'm so glad she was my teacher.
If I had to go back and change that part of my life, I would have definitely
treated her with more respect when she first came. I was just so angry and I
couldn’t help myself. I know now that I was very wrong to do that to a friend of
mine and even my parents. I should have treated them better; I mean they are my
parents.
-Helen Keller
Source: https://allisonwagner.weebly.com/diary-entry.html
4. What point of view is used in this literary work?
A. Omniscient C. 3rd person
B. 1 person
st D. 2nd person
8. Based on the lines written by Helen Keller, what kind of character is she?
A. Enemy C. Changing
B. Not changing D. Minor
Apolinario Mabini was born in Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas, on July 22, 1864. His
parents belonged to the impoverished peasantry. He studied at the Colegio de San Juan
de Letran in 1881 and at the University of Santo Thomas, where he received the law
degree in 1894. During this time, he earned his living by teaching Latin and then serving
as copyist in the Court of First Instance in Manila.
When the Aguinaldo camp fled from the advancing American forces, Mabini was
captured on Dec. 10, 1899. Still refusing to swear an oath of allegiance to the U.S.
government and continuing to support the insurgents in their ideological struggle, he
was deported to Guam in 1901. He died on May 13, 1903.
Source: https://biography.yourdictionary.com/apolinario-mabini
15. Which paragraph shows the start of the problem of Mabini’s life?
A. 2nd C. 3rd
B. 1st D. 4th
WHAT’S MORE 5. Conflict: WHAT I CAN DO
Mostly man vs. 1. Answers may WHAT’S IN
Short Literary self vary
Analysis Paper (explanations 2. 1st Person (Possible
may vary) Point of View Answers)
Criteria are (explanations 1. Setting is the
provided. 6. Symbols: may vary) time and place of
a. thorn-pain 3. Simile, the narrative.
b. caged bird- Metaphor, Irony, 2. Characters are
no freedom Personification the ones who are
c. spark- (Evidences may involved in the
connection vary) narrative.
d. question 4. Plot: 3. Plot is the
marks- a. Exposition: series of events.
confusions The character 4. Figures of
plans to be a Speech are
WHAT I HAVE Social Studies creative ways of
LEARNED teacher. expressing ideas.
b. Rising Action: 5. Theme is the
Answers may The character reality
vary enrolled the emphasized in a
major that he did piece.
not like.
c. Climax:
The character
decided to give
up in his major
but changed his
mind under
several
circumstances.
d. Falling Action:
The character
realized that he
had learned to
love the major he
was in.
e. Denouement
The character
continued his
major.
15. D
Answer Key
References:
Books:
Aguila, Augusto A., Galan, Ralph & Wigley, John Jack. 2017. Wording the
World: The Art of Creative Writing. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc.
DepEd. 2017. English 7 Learner’s Material. Philippines: FEP Printing Corp.
Ricabar, R. (2005). Across Culture in Language and Philippine Culture.
Sampaloc, Manila: St. Augustine Publications, Inc.
SyGaco, Sonia B. 2017. Writing Techniques in Creative Nonfiction. Quezon City:
Great Books Trading
Image/s:
Internet Sources:
Wagner, Allison. (n.d.). Helen Keller: Her Life. Retrieved from
https://allisonwagner.weebly.com/diary-entry.html
Wordpress. (2018). Travelogue: Cebu. Retrieved from https://adbernturista.
wordpress.com/tag/cebu/
Your Dictionary (n.d.). Apolinario Mabini. Retrieved from https://biography.
yourdictionary.com/apolinario-mabini
Acknowledgments: