Metro Manila College

U-Site Brgy. Kaligayahan, Novaliches, Quezon City

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Senior High School (Grade 11)
1st SEMESTER S.Y. 2020-2021

FIRST QUARTER- MODULE 1

Prepared by:
FLORIFAYE D. LANGGA, LPT.

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 EXPRESSING YOUR CREATIVE MIND

LESSON 1 ESSENTIALS OF CREATIVE WRITING

Produce short paragraphs, or vignettes using imagery, diction, figures of speech,

and specific experiences.

As your teacher in Creative Writing, I want you to develop your imaginative mind
into something useful. The ability to use your art of writing and thinking is a big advantage
to boost your self-confidence. I want you to be engaged in a meaningful twist in knowing
writing with a craft in this lesson.

On this module, you will learn to appreciate the essentials of creative writing from
other forms of writing. In that way you will also bring out the artistic personality that is
within you. You will also discover that our senses are very helpful in our everyday life.

I want you to reflect on the content of the activities to promote better

understanding about Creative Writing.

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 TIPS IN USING THIS MODULE

1. SELF-DISCIPLINE- To avoid distraction while learning you have to impose self-

discipline. It will help you do your tasks with concentration to accomplish things to be
done.

2. WEAR YOUR BEST ATTITUDE- Having positive outlook in life will bring you to
happiness and success that you dream. And of course, you need to do all the activities
given with honesty. Remember, good attitude brings you to happy and meaningful
learning.

3. PRAY FOR WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE- Ask God about these two, because
these will help you along the way of learning.

4. BE ARTISTIC- Some people believe they do not have talents and skills but
believe in yourself that they are within you.

At the end of this module, the learners will be able to:

1. Define creative writing through Diagrams

2. Differentiate imaginative writing among other forms of writing

3. Cull creative ideas from experiences through descriptive writing

What is Creative Writing?

Definitions are:

According to Bernales (2017) and Buhisan & Sayseng, 2016):

*Creative writing is a kind of writing that uses language in imaginative way and is
used to express one’s thoughts, feelings and emotions.

* Creative writing is the artistic expression through written word. It uses a language
that aims to entertain and captivate the audience.

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What are the Benefits of Creative Writing?

According to Bernales (2017), the benefits of Creative Writing are as follows:

1. Thousands of jobs

Knowing how to write gives edge over other people. If you are excellent in writing
there are countless opportunities that you could reconsider as your dream job.

2. Creative Freedom

Writing as a profession gives you the right and authority over your works. You
can even access various types of job online but as writer it is advisable that you
identify legitimate sources.

3. No Telecommuting

This means you can write anywhere when you can. It gives you complete
flexibility of your time and schedule with no supervision.

4. Inspiring.

You can use creative writing as an inspiration to others, like helping them go
through difficult moment of life.

Creative Writing vs. Technical Writing

TECHNICAL WRITING CREATIVE WRITING

Forms/ Samples Research Journals, proposals, reports, Poetry, fiction and creative
guidelines nonfiction, drama
Objective Aims to instruct and inform Aims to entertain the
readers
Content Shows facts Reflects the writer’s
imagination
Audience With specific target audience Broader audience
Diction Formal Informal
Structure Systematic Artistic

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Excuses to Avoid and Reasons for Writing

Rozakis (1997) as cited by Bernales, (2017) prepared the lists of excuses used by many
people to avoid writing:

1. I don’t have anything to write.

2. I’ll make fool of myself by failing.

3. I have a writer’s block.

4. I don’t have time to sit down and write.

5. I’m embarrassed about my poor grammar and spelling.

6. I don’t have the right tool, such as word processor or computer.

7. It’s been too long since I’ve written anything.

8. I’m not creative at all. That’s what you think.

9. No one will buy(or like) my writing anyway, so what’s the point.

10. Everything good’s been written already.

At the end of counting these ten (10) excuses none of this should stop us from
writing. As what Franklin D. Roosevelt claimed: “(T)here is nothing to fear, but fear
itself.”
To overcome those fears, these are the gentle reminders from many successful
writers to beginning writers:

1. I write to convey a message.

2. I write to tell stories.

3. I write to express my individuality.

4. I write to gain personal satisfaction.

5. I write to express emotions.

6. I write to gain knowledge.

7. I write to fulfil a dream.

8. I write to share information.

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 9. I write to become famous.

10. I write to earn a living.

To conclude, let’s embrace positivity to move forward on whatever writing

endeavour we are aiming.

Sensory in Writing Creative Works

Take a look at these two pictures and try to compare what is more appealing.

A B
https://www. FB_IMG_1594273334142.jpg

In creative writing, it is important to have sensory details because they add

power to writing. They give concrete description of a certain thing to create vivid
images that would appeal to the readers. Without visual/mental images the writing
would be plain and uninteresting to read.

What are these sensory details? Sensory details can make the reader see, hear,
touch, taste, and smell without doing it literally.

Sample Text of Sensory Details

” It was cold grey day in late November. The weather had changed overnight, when a
backing wind brought a granite sky and mizzling rain with it, and although it was now
only a little after two o’clock in the afternoon the pallor of a winter evening seemed to
have closed upon the hills, cloaking them in mist”.

An excerpt from Jamaica Inn, Daphne de Maurier

“She had pewter-colored hair set in a ruthless permanent, a hard beak, and large moist
eyes with the sympathetic expression of wet stones.”

Excerpt from The High Window, Raymond Chandler

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 Activity 1.1: LET’S TRY!

Objective: Give definitions about creative writing base on your understanding.

Direction: Write your answers in the given diagram.

Creative Writing

Activity 1.2: CHILL!

 Direction: List down all fictions and nonfiction works that you know.

FICTION WORKS NONFICTION WORKS

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

KEEP IT UP!
Activity 1.3:

Objective: Differentiate Creative Writing from Technical Writing

Direction: Write your answers in the provided grid. Do not copy answers from your
lecture note on this module.

CREATIVE WRITING TECHNICAL WRITING

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Activity 1.4: KEEP IT UP!

Directions: Answer all the following questions being asked.

1. What are the things/ topic that made you interested in writing?

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2. Why are you afraid in writing? (Explain). How are you going to overcome your fear in
writing?

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3. At what time and place you are most motivated to write?

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Activity 1
LET’S BUILD THINGS UP!

Objective: Identify creative writing from technical writing.

Direction: Write what kind of creative writing or technical writing is the given
sample.

Example: Creative writing- memoir or Technical writing business letter.

1. My love for you is like a raging sea,

So powerful and deep it will forever be.

Through storm, wind, and heavy rain,

It will withstand every pain. Answer: ________________________

Our hearts are so pure and love sweet.

I love you more with every heartbeat!

-Elaine Chetty
2. “The most beautiful things in be world cannot

be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.” Answer:

_________________________

- Antoine de Saint- Exupery, The Little Prince

3. April 5, 2019

Mrs. Elena L. Cabug

Human Resource Directress Answer: ______________________________
Metro Manila College
U-Site Brgy. Kaligayahan,
Novaliches, Quezon City

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 LET’S BUILD THINGS UP!
Activity 2

Objective: Use sensory details in writing a short essay.

Direction: Use the picture given as a reference in writing your essay.

Indicators Points
(20)

The essay contains a clear description of the picture. 10

It has a variety of sensory details which gives you an
effective sensory details 5

It is well-written with proper use of the punctuation,

correct spelling, and correct grammar. 5

Total

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Creative Writing- is an art of writing wherein the person is able to express his/her
thoughts and feelings in an imaginative way.

Technical Writing- is a form of formal writing that includes factual information and
follows a strict rule of structure in writing.

Sensory Details/ Imagery- are descriptions that go through our senses to create vivid
mental images when we read.

Our attitude towards writing creatively has a big impact in achieving success in writing.

CREATIVE tells about the person who had taken up the challenge to stand for
himself/herself.
Confidence- a weapon that only you can have, for it allows you stand on your own.
Relevant- every work, talents and skills that you have is important.
It helps you recognize your own potentials.
Enthuastic- your eagerness and happiness in writing will uplift other
people who are struggling.
Art- do not believe that you don’t have art in you, because the art is
always within us, we just have to unleash it.
Thoughtful- means that you are ready to help other people with
your talent and skills.
Intelligent- every individual is unique, so don’t tell yourself that
you are not intelligent. We are good in different ways.
Vibrant- spread out your colors in life be fruitful in many ways.
Effective- chose ways that you enjoy your learning while at home.

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 REFERENCES
Book references:

Cabana-Basilan, Ma. L. Phd.& Torres De Villa, R.(2017). Ink and Wit Into the World of
Creative Writing for Senior High School. Unlimited Books Library Services & Publishing
Inc. Intramuros Manila

Bernales, R.A. (2017) Creative Writing: A Journey for Senior High School Students and
Aspiring Creative Writers. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.:Malabon, City

Buhisan, A.J.F.G. et. Al. (2016) Creative Writing: K-12 Compliant Worktext for Senior
High School. JFS Publishing Services: Pasay City

Nery, P.S. (2017). Diwa Senior High School Series: Creative Writing. Diwa Learning
Systems Inc.: Makati City

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