Creative Nonfiction

L E E A N D R E W A. C A J U E L A N
G r a d e 1 2 – H U M S S B – MAPAG B I GAY
Q u a r t e r 4 / M o d u l e 9 / W e e k 5-6 M r s . N H O
R M I E M A A N S. D E S I P E D A

What To Do
Write your own memoir. Your memoir should focus on the aspects of your life that is meaningful to
you. The following topics and ideas may help you get started.

CONTINUING LIFE WITH BRAVE TO SUCCEED

Show More Life is full of various events and experiences. But all of these are not equally
important, enjoyable and memorable. All days we come across in our life are not the same.
Some are memorable. Memorable day is the funniest and happiest day of our life. However,
memories are not just the ones that make us feel like we are in heaven. Sometimes, it is
unforgettable because of the joy and fun that has given to us. Be it either good or bad, it will
still be the part of us, our life. It will remain in us forever, everywhere we walk. When we
think about this day or memory, we are very happy and we want to smile or we are sad and
we want to cry. In my opinion, everyone has a special memory that they will never forget. It
may be good or bad, happy …show more content…

My hands were shaking and heart throbbing. With trembling ears I heard to her. She told
me that I have secured 98%.I thanked god the almighty for the success which he granted
me. Then I ran to my parents and gave them the good news. They were overwhelmed with
joy. My sisters and cousins got up and rejoiced.

The whole atmosphere of the house was at once changed. Friends and relatives poured
in to congratulate me. Tea and sweets were served to all who came. Many of my relatives
brought sweetboxes for me. All were in jolly and happy mood. My mother prepared nice
dishes
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At 11:30 a.m. I went to the school. I met the principal and other teachers. They all
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Improvement
Organization *Well-focused on *Generally *Somewhat *Not focused on the topic
the topic *Logical focused on the focused on the *No clear organization *No
organization topic topic *Poor transitions *Difficult to
*Excellent *Some lapses in organization impossible to follow
transitions *Easy to organization *Few
follow *Some transitions
transitions *Difficult to
*Usually easy to follow
follow
Introduction Introductory Introductory Introductory No attempt is made to state
paragraph clearly paragraph states paragraph the subject of the essay in an
states subject of subject of essay attempts to state introductory paragraph.
essay and captures but is not subject of essay
reader's attention. particularly but does not
inviting to the capture reader's
reader. attention.

Word Choice *Precise, vivid and *Fairly precise, *Vague, mundane *Very limited word choices
interesting word interesting and word choices *Wording is bland and not
choices *Wide somewhat varied *Wording is descriptive
variety of word word choices sometimes
choices *Wording could repetitive *More
be more specific descriptive words
are needed

Sensory Essay includes Includes details Includes details Includes no details that
Detail details that appeal that appeal to that appeal to appeal to one of the five
to at least three of fewer than three only one of the senses.
the five senses of the five senses. five senses.
(taste, touch,
sound, sight, smell).

Figurative Writer effectively Writer uses one Writer may try to Writer does not include
Language uses simile, example of use simile, simile, metaphor, or
metaphor, and simile, metaphor, metaphor, and personification in essay.
personification to or personification personification but
describe the to describe the does so incorrectly.
subject. subject.

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 Sentence *Uses complete *Uses complete *Occasional *Frequent use of sentence
Fluency sentences *Varying sentences sentence fragment fragments or run-on
sentence structure *Generally simple or run-on sentences
and sentences

lengths sentence *Simple sentence *Sentences are difficult to

structures structure is used understand
repeatedly

Conventions *Proper *Few errors of *Errors in *Frequent errors in

grammar, usage grammar and grammar, usage grammar,
*Correct spelling usage *Mostly and spelling usage, spelling,
Correct correct sometimes make capitalization and
punctuation spelling, understanding punctuation make
*Correct punctuation and difficult understanding
capitalization capitalization *Some errors in difficult or impossible
punctuation and
capitalization

Voice *Voice is fitting for *Voice is fairly *Voice rarely *Voice is weak or
the topic and clear and seems comes through inappropriate *No sense of
engaging to fit the topic *Not always suited audience and purpose
*Well-suited for *Suited for for audience and
audience and audience and purpose
purpose purpose

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I. Directions: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the best answer for each test item.

Use a separate sheet for your answers.

___B__1. The purpose of this is to describe a time or a series of events in the writer’s
life including the writer’s insights.
A. testimony B. memoirs C. journal account D. diary
___B___2. In this genre, the information to be used in writing can just be invented or
contrived.
A. drama B. fiction C. nonfiction D. poetry

___B__3. These are real stories of the writer’s relationship with a person, place or events that

also includes the writer’s insights and feelings toward the relationship.

A. autobiography B. biography C. memoirs D. testimony

___A__4. This is any work that is drawn from the imaginative reconstruction and
creative recreation of life by the writer.
A. drama B. fiction C. nonfiction D. poetry
___A__5. Memoirs are often told in the what point of view?
A. First person point of view B. Second person point of view

C. Third person point of view D. No point of view

___B__6. This is a work classified as creative nonfiction.
A. fables B. memoirs C. poetry D. short story
___D__7. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Creative Nonfiction?
A. It could but not strictly present authentic or real events, stories and experiences

B. It is used to recount real encounters, events, and information.

C. It is a written work that is classified to be products of authentic experiences and events

D. It may or may not be detailed and engaging ( but does need to be funny, or sad, or

controversial).

___D__8. Which of the following is TRUE about Creative Nonfiction?

A. Creative nonfiction texts are written for a singular reason--- to inform.
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 C. In creative nonfiction, the information to be used in writing can be just be

created

D. Nonfiction heavily deals with the truth.

___B__9. This is the imaginative recreation and reconstruction of life.

A. drama B. fiction C. nonfiction D. poetry
___A__10. This include the writer’s contemplation or realization on his/her

experience.

A. Autobiography B. Memoirs C .Personal essays D. Reflective essays

II. Directions: Read and evaluate the following excerpts/statements carefully.

Write C if the item provides accurate description for Creative Nonfiction

and D if the statement contains irrelevant description.

__C___1. Considers “true stories” as its subject

__D___2. Employs the technique in literary writing
__D__3. Contains fictitious or contrived ideas
__D___4. Creative in “Creative Nonfiction” means the invention of information
and details which did not transpire.
__C___5. It is just similar to academic and technical writing.
__D__6. It can add conversation between characters in a literary work.
__C___7. It includes research reports like theses and dissertations.
__C___8. One of the goal of creative nonfiction is to provide and to present
authentic
information.
__D___9. Creative Nonfiction is as old as the traditional genres of poetry and
fiction.
__C___10. This genre employs the writing aesthetics found in literary prose and
poetic forms.
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