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CW Module 8.1
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SHS CREATIVE WRITING MODULE
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The Drama world had faced many troubling times in the past, but never
anything like this. It was the first time in history that The Knights of the Pen kingdom
was seized by the most dangerous enemy, the Copy Beast. The soldiers and
villagers of Pen kingdom, who had once banded together to fight off the
scariest monsters, were no match for these invaders.
After the wordy warfare, Copy Beast, the conqueror of the Pen Kingdom, called
for their first congregation. He bragged his “original” stories to the kingdom, but
the civilians roared with laughter. They cackled at the embarrassing scene, for
they know that his stories were just copied and or just a mere duplication of
original stories. But the Copy Beast wouldn’t let his first moments as King become
a mockery.
“SILENCE OR YOU’LL ALL PERISH!” the Copy Beast yelled. There was no telling
how far he’d go to gain respect. He called his fearless soldiers and ordered them
to kill the apprentice writers if they will not follow his ways. But the Mighty Guide
named Diego would not let him rule over the Pen Kingdom.
Hello Learner, I am Diego your mighty guide in this venture. Can you help me
rescue the apprentice writers and save the Pen kingdom from this misfortune?
Great! You can help by joining the ranks of the Knights of the Pen. Together, we
will regain this kingdom!
To become a skilled Knight of the Pen or a Creative Writer, you must complete
all the forthcoming tasks by understanding intertextuality as a technique of
drama.
Hi Learner, since you are being trained to become a Creative Writer, I will sum
up your scores at the end of this module to find out if you are really ready to
join the Knights of the Pen Kingdom. How well will you perform?
Badge Points
Skilled 20-30 points
Improving 15-19 points
Beginner 10-14 points
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For your initial training, let’s enrich your vocabulary. The underlined words will be
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encountered later so let’s unlock their meanings now.
Direction. Find the meaning of the underlined words from the box below. Write
the letter of your choice on the space provided before the number.
____1. They are hoping to extract new insights from the test results.
____2. The Grade 11 students adapted the new design of the project.
____3. She has talent for mimicking famous actresses.
____4. The film had simple narrative structure.
____5. The youth congress’ manifesto focused on helping the poor and
stopping violence.
No one likes to read the same words over and over again., so a strong
robust vocabulary is an asset to any good writer.
How was your first training? Write your score in the box
If you are ‘bookworm’ and into writing, perhaps you have been using
intertextuality in one of your masterpieces. It is inevitable among authors and it
is a technique in writing. To give you a clearer concept about this topic, ask
yourself the following questions.
Direction. Put a check mark if you agree with the following statements.
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Voracious readers often make great writers, because being immersed in
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a world of words helps one better understand what he or she is reading.
The word ‘intertextuality’ was derived from the Latin word intertexto
meaning ‘to mingle while weaving’. It was first introduced in literary linguistics by
Bulgarian-born French semiotician and philosopher Julia Kristeva in the
late 1960s. In her manifesto which includes such essays as "The Bounded Text"
and "Word, Dialogue, and Novel," Kristeva broke from traditional notions of the
author’s influences and the text’s sources. She argued that all signifying systems,
from table settings to poems, are constituted by the way they transform earlier
signifying systems. A literary work, then, is not simply the product of a single
author, but of his/her relationship to other texts (both written and spoken), and
to the structure of language itself.
Appropriation
Allusion
Parody
Quotation
Adaptation
Appropriation is where a text is adapted from the original text. It's important to
note it isn't just copied instead reimagined in some way to make it new whether
it's for a different context or a different audience.
Allusion this is where you allude to something so it's referenced to another text
so not only can it be a reference to a text but it can also be a person a place
or an event. The audience or reader has to make the connection.
Parody is a funny interpretation of a text. It is mimicking or copying a text in order
to comment on it, a humorous interpretation of serious piece of literature, writing,
art or music. Its main purpose is to entertain the reader.
Quotation: A direct reference to another text with acknowledgement of its
composer
Adaptation: A film, TV Drama, or stage play that is based on a written work.
Intertextuality also involves the reader, the situation being refer to and its
context.
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In traditional literary theory it is assumed that when we read a work of literature,
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we are trying to find a meaning which lies inside that work. We extract the
meaning of the text. This process of extracting is called interpretation.
Intertextuality in drama has been widely used since then. Here in the
Philippines, one of the most renowned is drama specifically theater. Some of the
types of theater in the country are the epic poetry Biag ni Lam-ang, Senakulo or
Passion Play and Balagtasan. These theater plays have never-ending
adaptations.
The Importance of Intertextuality
Intertextuality shows how much a culture can influence its authors, even
as the authors in turn influence the culture. It also shows how a similar cultural,
religious, political, or moral ideology can be expressed in very different ways
through different cultural practices.
You are now halfway there to finish your training. You have learned the
definition, types and importance of Intertextuality. Now, I think you are more
eager to pass this quest.
Direction: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer
on the space provided.
_______1. What is intertextuality?
Writers who excel are familiar with frustration because re-writers, edits,
and improvements all come by maintaining a disciplined approach to
writing.
I know that this activity was a bit challenging, but I’m sure you have given your
best.
Write your score in the box
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You have gone this far Learner; this is the last phase of your training. On
this part, you are given the chance to show your creativity in writing using
Intertextuality technique. Good luck!
A Synopsis of Hamlet
By Scott Bartelson, Management Associate
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two childhood friends
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of Hamlet, to spy on him further. Hamlet quickly
realizes their intentions.
A troupe of players happens to be in town and
Hamlet utilizes the actors to determine the validity of
his father’s murder. He will have them perform the
very act of murder, killing a king through poison in the
ear, which the ghost has claimed. He asks Horatio to
watch Claudius’ reaction throughout the play. While
the court is watching, Claudius is enraged and leaves
the play convincing Hamlet that he is the murderer.
Hamlet decides to wait until Claudius is committing some sin, so that he will
go to hell like Hamlet’s father before him.
Meanwhile back at Elsinore, Ophelia has gone mad with grief. Laertes
returns from France and learns it was Hamlet who has killed his father, Polonius.
Claudius suggests that Laertes duel with Hamlet and poisons the tip of Laertes
foil for a fatal blow. If Laertes loses the duel, Claudius will put poison into a drink
for Hamlet. Gertrude enters and announces that Ophelia has drowned.
In the graveyard, Hamlet reminisces on a friend of his whose skull he has
found. When the processional arrives with Ophelia’s corpse, Laertes and Hamlet
argue. A duel is scheduled.
During the fight, Gertrude accidentally drinks from the poisoned chalice
and dies. Hamlet is wounded with the poisoned sword, but in a scuffle, the foils
are switched and Laertes is also wounded with the poisoned foil. In dying,
Laertes confesses Claudius’ plot to kill Hamlet. Hamlet stabs Claudius and
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Hamlet dies asking Horatio to tell his story. The Norwegian forces arrive at Elsinore,
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and Prince Fortinbras seizes control of Denmark.
Intertextuality was first introduced by Julia Kristeva in the late 1960s. It means
that A literary work is not simply the product of a single author, but of his/her
relationship to other texts (both written and spoken), and to the structure of
language itself.
Badge Points
Skilled 20-30 points
Improving 15-19 points
Beginner 10-14 points
If you got the Skilled Badge, congratulations! You are now an official Knight of
the Pen Kingdom. Get ready and see you in our next journey.
If you got the Improving or Beginner’s Badge, don’t worry, you may retrain by
answering the tasks again. I’m sure you will earn your Skilled Badge too.
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1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. B
COOLING DOWN
Answers vary
Rubric: Clarity -5
Relevance -5
Completeness -5
TOTAL 15 pts
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Practical Lesson For the New English Syllabus. (n.d.). Retrieved from Band 6 HSC
English Resources: https://www.ignitehsc.com.au
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