Creative

Nonfiction
 CREATIVE NONFICTION
 According to Theodore A. Rees Cheney,
“Creative nonfiction requires the skill
of a story teller and the research ability
of the reporter” (1991).

 This type of writing begins with the

facts, elaborates on the facts, interprets
them, and more importantly, presents
them in an interesting and engaging
way. In other words, it is a “more
imaginative approach to reporting”.
 CREATIVE NONFICTION
 The key word is “personal”. The
writer of creative nonfiction presents
the world- or the slice of it that he
wishes to focus on- through the
prism of her own personality.

 Creative nonfiction is a nonfiction

prose which utilizes the techniques
and strategies of a fiction. It
combines the authority of literature
and authority of fact (Gutkind 1997).
5 R’s of Creative Nonfiction
Real life
Reflection
Research
Reading
wRiting
Types of Creative Nonfiction
Types of Creative Nonfiction
Arts and literature
Provide examples of art and literature that are
significant to Black History Month. Here are a
few examples:
• The writing of James Baldwin
• The music of Miles Davis
• The artwork of Alma Thomas
How to celebrate
List some ways you can celebrate Black History Month.
Here are a few examples:
• Discover African American artists
• Read African American authors
• Listen to African American musicians
• Learn important moments of African American history
How to celebrate
List some ways you can celebrate Black History Month.
Here are a few examples:
• Discover African American artists
• Read African American authors
• Listen to African American musicians
• Learn important moments of African American history
 Conclusion
Provide a brief summary of your presentation.
Remind the audience what you covered in the previous slides.
Questions & answers
Invite questions from the audience
Resources
List the resources you used for your research:
• Source #1
• Source #2
• Source #3