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Creative Nonfiction Writing Guide

This module discusses creative nonfiction and different forms of autobiographical writing such as memoirs and autobiographies. It provides examples of memoirs that recount significant life events or memories. Students complete various activities that involve analyzing memoir examples, reflecting on potential memoir topics from their own lives, and crafting short autobiographical phrases to concisely capture the essence of a life experience.

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Creative Nonfiction Writing Guide

This module discusses creative nonfiction and different forms of autobiographical writing such as memoirs and autobiographies. It provides examples of memoirs that recount significant life events or memories. Students complete various activities that involve analyzing memoir examples, reflecting on potential memoir topics from their own lives, and crafting short autobiographical phrases to concisely capture the essence of a life experience.

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CREATIVE NONFICTION

MODULE 9

Activity 1: Read Me! Understand Me!


1. D.
2. D.
3. B.
4. D.
5. D.

Enrichment Activity 1: My Concept, My Understanding


1. The author is the most fundamental distinction between biographical and
autobiographical writing. Autobiographies are written by the person who is the subject of
the narrative. Biographies, on the contrary, can be written about or by anyone.
2. A memoir is a story told from the author's point of view about a significant event in
their life. It's frequently confused with autobiography, although there are some key
distinctions. An autobiography is likewise written from the author's point of view, but the
story encompasses their entire life rather than simply a portion of it. Because of this, the
two terms should not be used interchangeably.

Assessment Activity 1: Focusing the Lens


1. Reliving Memories through Photographs
It was the midnight of May 8, 2018. I went out of my room to check if someone in
our house was still up. After knowing that me, my brother, and my cousin were the only
ones who were awake, I decided it’s time to go on with my plan. “Kuya, tulungan mo ‘ko
maggupit nito,” I told my brother as I handed him a stack of pink colored papers. He
immediately knew what it was for, then he asked me for scissors so he could start
helping me immediately. Meanwhile, my cousin caught a glimpse of what we were doing
as he passed by to get a glass of water. He then handed us pictures he printed to which
I thanked him for. I also looked for pictures from our family albums that can be added to
my plan. “Pantay ba?” asked my brother who is standing against the wall to stick the
cut-out he’s holding. I walked back to get a better view, “Oo pantay,” I replied. We
continued sticking the cut-outs to the wall until we finally formed a decent layout of our
plan. With a feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment, we decided to sleep and take a rest.
5:15 am on the same day, my aunt and mother woke up with tears of joy in their eyes.
Big letters on the wall made out of pink colored paper cut-outs and our photographs
surrounding it greeted them “Happy Mother’s Day”.

2. Recalling a Dream (adapted from Susan Hubbard)


A recurring dream of mine is about love. In my dreams, someone loved me back.
We were dancing and the two of us went round and round in the air. After a long night,
we'd shortly reach each other anywhere with never-ending laughter. I also prayed that
they’d stay forever because it was as if I can’t afford to let go of their candy-like eyes,
ticklish voice, and feather-like hands.
Enrichment Activity 2: Going Down Memory Lane

1 2 3

Death of my dog Entering High School Getting into a romantic


relationship for the first
time

Explanation Explanation Explanation

This can be an interesting This can be an interesting This can be an interesting


topic for a memoir because topic for a memoir because topic for a memoir because
my dog has been a I have a lot to say about ‘firsts’ are always
significant part of my life my transition from being an memorable.
which helped me to keep elementary student to
sane during times that being a highschool
living seems to be difficult. student.

Enrichment Activity 3 : My Six Word Memoir


1. Comfort zones, traditional, old ways, happy, dogs, journal, writing, akee
2. Comfort zones, traditional, change, happy, dogs, journal, writing, akee
3. Comfort zones: Trying new things, going out of the comfort zone, being
uncomfortable is normal, let yourself wander, safe zone

“No growth in always staying safe.”

Gauge
I.
1. B.
2. B.
3. C.
4. B.
5. A.
6. B.
7. D.
8. D.
9. B.
10. D.
II.
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. D

Common questions

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Commemorating specific events focuses the narrative on meaningful, transformational experiences, utilizing vivid imagery and emotive language to highlight their significance and impact on the author’s life .

This transition is considered an interesting topic for a memoir because it captures a developmental phase in the author's life that likely involved significant personal growth and change .

The primary distinction is that an autobiography is written by the person who is the subject of the narrative, while a biography can be written about someone by another person .

Reflecting on past events helps articulate the continuity or change in personal identity and values, revealing how experiences influence beliefs and decisions that shape who the author is now .

The six-word memoir suggests that remaining within comfort zones and traditional methods may hinder personal growth, implying that venturing out leads to personal development .

'Firsts' are memorable because they represent novel experiences with lasting impacts, capturing emotions and transformations associated with new life stages .

Memoirs focus on significant events from the author's life and are written from their point of view, whereas autobiographies encompass the author's entire life .

Such dreams encapsulate universal themes of love and desire, evoking emotions that resonate with the reader, while also providing insight into the dreamer’s subconscious hopes and vulnerabilities .

Memories are often reconstructed through personal lenses, where emotions and perspectives alter recollection. This is significant in memoir writing as it reflects the author’s personal truth and subjective experience, shaping the narrative’s authenticity .

The photographic display symbolizes the gathering of shared family memories, holding emotional significance as it visually connects moments across time and underscores familial bonds and celebrations such as Mother's Day .

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