READING AND

WRITING CREATIVE
Presented By Group 4
NON-FICTION
1. READING CREATIVE NON-
FICTION
a. Analysis
b. Interpretation
c. Commentary
 ANALYSIS
1.
Understand the Genre: Creative non-fiction combines factual
information with literary techniques. It may include memoirs, personal
essays, travel writing, and more. Understanding the genre can help you
better analyze the work.

2. Identify the Theme: What is the main idea or underlying message of

the piece? This could be anything from the complexities of family
relationships to the impact of climate change.
3. Examine the Characters: If the work includes characters, analyze their roles,
development, and interactions. Remember, the characters in creative non-fiction
are real people.

4. Analyze the Structure: How is the work organized? Does it follow a

chronological order, or does it use flashbacks or other non-linear structures? How
does this structure contribute to the overall message?

5. Look at the Writing Techniques: Identify the literary techniques used by the
author. These could include imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, etc. How
do these techniques enhance the narrative?
 6.
Evaluate the Tone and Style: Is the writing formal or informal? Is the
tone serious, humorous, melancholic, etc.? How does this contribute to the
overall impact of the piece?

7. Reflect on the Impact: How does the piece affect you as a reader?
What emotions does it evoke? How successfully does it convey its message
or theme?

8.
Contextualize: Consider the cultural, historical, or personal context
in which the work was written. How does this context influence the text?
 INTERPRETATION
1. Understand the Text: Before you can interpret a work, you need to
understand it. Make sure you know the basic plot, characters, and
themes.

2. Identify the Author's Purpose: What is the author trying to achieve with
this work? Are they trying to inform, persuade, entertain, or provoke
thought? Understanding the author's purpose can help you interpret the
text.

3.
Analyze the Themes: What themes or messages does the author
explore? How do these themes relate to the author's purpose?
4. Consider the Characters: In creative non-fiction, characters are real people.
How does the author portray these people? What do their actions and
experiences reveal about them? How do they contribute to the overall
message of the work?

5. Evaluate the Structure and Style: How does the author's choice of structure
and style contribute to the work? Does the structure create suspense, reveal
character, or emphasize themes? Does the style create a particular mood or
tone?

6. Reflect on Your Response: How does the work make you feel? What
thoughts does it provoke? Your personal response can be an important part
of your interpretation.
7. Consider the Broader Context: How does the work relate to the world
outside the text? Does it comment on social issues, historical events,
or cultural trends?

8. Formulate Your Interpretation: Based on your analysis, what do you

think the work is saying? What is its significance? Remember, your
interpretation should be supported by evidence from the text.
 COMMENTARY
1.
Introduction: Begin your commentary with a brief introduction to the
creative non-fiction piece. Provide the title, author, and a concise summary
of the work.

2. Summary: Summarize the main points or events of the piece. Give your
readers a clear understanding of what the text is about.

3. Analysis: Analyze the author's use of literary techniques, such as imagery,

figurative language, or narrative structure. Discuss how these techniques
contribute to the overall impact of the piece. Consider the author's style,
tone, and voice.
4. Themes and Messages: Identify the main themes or messages explored in
the piece. Discuss how the author develops these themes and what they
reveal about the subject matter. Consider the broader implications of these
themes in society or personal experiences.

Character Analysis: If the creative non-fiction piece includes characters,

5. analyze their roles, development, and interactions. Discuss how the author
portrays these characters and what they represent in the narrative.
6. Evaluation: Offer your evaluation of the piece. Discuss its strengths and
weaknesses. Consider the effectiveness of the author's storytelling, their ability to
engage the reader, and the impact of the piece on you as a reader.

Personal Reflection: Share your personal insights and reflections on the text.
7. Discuss how the piece resonated with you, what emotions it evoked, or what
thoughts it provoked. Connect the text to your own experiences or broader societal
issues.

Conclusion: Wrap up your commentary by summarizing your main points and

8. offering a final reflection on the significance of the piece. Consider the lasting
impact it may have on readers or its contribution to the genre of creative non-
fiction.
2. WRITING CREATIVE NON-
FICTION
a. Mini Critique
b. Creative Non-Fiction
 • an essay or article that
gives a critical evaluation

MINI CRITIQUE • a serious examination and

judgment of something
WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN WRITING A MINI
CRITIQUE?
1. Annotate as you read.

2. Note the writer's main point or thesis statement.

3. Divide the text into sections of thought and write a summary

of each thought in your own words.
WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF A MINI CRITIQUE?

INTRODUCTION
Start your mini critique with sentences giving the following
information:

1. Writer's name.
2. The title and the source if any.
3. Thesis statement.
WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF A MINI CRITIQUE?

SUMMARY

Summarize the author's purpose and main points/evidence cited

that are used for back up.
WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF A MINI CRITIQUE?

EVALUATION

1. Develop an understanding of the main argument or purpose being

expressed in the work.
2. Consider how the work relates to a broader issue or context.
3. State whether the writer is successful in making his/her point.
WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF A MINI CRITIQUE?

CONCLUSION
You may wrap up your creative nonfiction mini critique by:

1. Stating whether you agree with the writer or what part of the text made
an impact and deep impression on you.
2. Back up your decisions on agreeing and disagreeing or state your
reasons.
3. Give your general opinion of the work.
(ADDITIONS)

Critique - a critical discussion or review that describes,

summarizes, analyzes, and evaluates the strengths and weakness
of a work. It is written in paragraph form.

Peer Critique - or peer review, the practice of the writers to

review and provide constructive criticism of each others works.
IMPORTANCE OF MINI CRITIQUE

Writing a critique enhances knowledge of the work's subject

area, purpose, audience, argument, evidence structure, and
creative style, demonstrates close reading and analysis skills,
and teaches critical thinking for future professional work.
CREATIVE NON-
FICTION
The term "creative" in creative nonfiction refers to the artistic
approach writers take in crafting their narratives. While the
stories are rooted in real-life events and experiences, writers use
literary devices such as vivid description, dialogue, character
development, and narrative arc to engage readers and convey
deeper truths about the human experience.
CREATIVE NON-
FICTION
Creative nonfiction allows writers to explore a diverse array of
topics, from personal reflections to historical events, social
issues, and cultural phenomena. The genre encourages
experimentation and creativity while maintaining a commitment
to truthfulness and accuracy in depicting real people, places,
and events.
CREATIVE NON-
FICTION
Ultimately, creative nonfiction seeks to entertain, enlighten, and
provoke thought, offering readers a unique blend of storytelling
and factual insight that resonates on both emotional and
intellectual levels.
T ha nk You
 MEMBERS:
Avanceña, Japeth Flores,
Arjay
Pontejos, Aldrich
Avanceña, Viedlynn
Bacuño, Kit Marro
Donato, Kristine
Ducusin, Jane Andrea
Layones, Fiona Marie
Salamea, Pauline
San Agustin, Melanie