COURSE GUIDE in Creative Writing

UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY
Biglang Awa St., Corner Catleya St., EDSA, Caloocan City

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COURSE GUIDE:
A. COURSE TITLE: CREATIVE WRITING

B. COURSE CODE: ENG 501
C. CREDIT UNITS: 3 units
D. NO. OF HOURS: 54 hours
E. PREREQUISITE: None
F. COURSE FACILITATORS:
EMAIL:
G. SCHEDULE:
H. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Creative writing is an advanced writing course designed to empower students in developing
creativity while learning new skills in rhetoric and self- expression. The course further intends to
help students develop a taste for creative texts and an interest in the development and creation of
such texts which illustrates the various traits expected learning outcomes from BSE- English
graduates.
This subject aims to practical and creative skills in reading and writing; introduce students to
the fundamentals techniques of writing fiction, drama, and poems; and discuss the use of such
techniques by well-known authors in a variety of genres.
I. COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Write quality texts as products of creative, critical and literary minds which aligned with the
basics, principles, qualities of creatively written outputs.
J. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

On the completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
1. Differentiate technical writing from creative writing;

2. Determine the general terms and concepts relative to writing and creative writing
processes;
3. Create/compose his/her own creative texts;
4. Organize thoughts and information for writing;
5. Use literary elements to establish a situation, plot, point of view, setting, conflict and
character;
6. Write for reflection and self-expression;
7. Read, interpret and evaluate given written and oral responses to literary works;
8. Make connections to prior knowledge and experiences;
9. Develop literary and poetic devices, sound devices, sensory details and concrete
language; and
10. Develop drafts, analyze, revise and edit work as appropriate for audience and
purpose.
11. Write various poems, short stories, essays and screenplays both individually and in
groups.
K. LEARNERS’ PROFILE:
Students enrolled in this course are education students (regular or irregular) who can
adapt to the remote learning mode as specified in this course. Delivery of instructions are
synchronous and asynchronous using digitized and non-digitized methods in the delivery of
learning materials.
L. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION DETAILS:

Example: Both formative and summative tests will be administered remotely using the
following modes:

a. Google classroom and other applications in Google suite such as google forms, google
meet etc. may be used for required assessment/evaluation activities. Note that evaluation may
include demonstration thru video.
b. Aside from the traditional mode of assessing, authentic assessment in the form of
reflective essays, reaction and term papers, and movie analysis and/or video critiquing shall also
be employed. In terms of rating, a rubric for each task will be provided.
M. MODE OF DELIVERY:
Flexible learning using both face to face and remote learning modalities will be used as follows:
a. Google meet for lectures, orientations, meetings, group activities.
b. etc.
N. RULES:
Examples:
a. Synchronous meetings such as orientation, examinations etc. should be pre-scheduled (it should
be stated in the Course outline). Invitation to attend the meeting must be provided a week before the
schedule. Rescheduling shall not be allowed without the approval of the head and the dean.
 Live lectures (thru google meet) should be set (for the whole semester) and be strictly
followed. Hence, the said lecture will be recorded for the benefit of those who are not
able to participate in the live lecture.
b. Use of the messenger group to clarify lessons and instructions in the activities
including student interaction. This will allow exchange of information and practice
critical thinking among students. The professor shall set a particular schedule to
respond to all the queries posted in the group chat. Scheduled consultation meetings with
the professor are allowed through google meet.
c. Monitoring of student activities (feedback) through a personal message, text, telephone

call or a chat. Feedback should include returning students' activity weekly and discussing
work improvement to the students.
d. The use of textbooks to support the learning process are encouraged. Students can
purchase the textbook in any available bookstore. Hence, a handout which will be sent
through email, the PowerPoint presentation will be made available for the students.
e. Changes in the schedule are not allowed unless approved by the head and the dean. A
communication letter bearing valid reason must be accomplished for approval.
O. STUDENTS’ CONDUCT:
A. During synchronous discussion: (via Google Meet)
a. Students are expected to join the live lecture and participate in the discussion via chat
forum. Students are expected to standby 10 minutes before the schedule of each live
discussion.
b. Mute your microphones while listening, unmute when the facilitator asks a question
or use the raise hand application or chatbox to ask questions.
c. Do not multi-tasks to focus and understand the lesson clearly.
d. Do not interfere either with your facilitator or any of your classmates to better understand
each other’s point of view.
e. Read all the lessons given prior to the scheduled synchronous discussion to ensure active
participation. TAKE DOWN NOTES.
f. Considering pre-requisite or lessons which should have been learned prior to the next
lessons, students are required to submit activities as scheduled through google classroom
(or any platform as appropriate). Be mindful of the instructions given for each task such
as deadlines, format including number of pages as required etc.
g. Be polite in expressing your concepts or ideas in any chat box available. Remember to
respect one’s idea. Bear in mind that individuals are unique thus, diversity will surely
arise in many aspects. Before posting your queries, kindly browse and check previous
posts to avoid duplication.
h. Manage your time in consideration of the other modules to be accomplished from other
courses. AVOID PROCRASTINATION. Remember to sustain quality education. You
are advised to read and understand the tasks given to you and settle with an output which
is of quality and high standard.
i. You can post your questions and clarifications in the Chat box. These will be attended by
the professor either during, as necessary, or after the lecture. The participation of
everyone during the discussion is highly encouraged.
B. You may request a consultation meeting with the professor thru google meet (for group
work/activities as necessary). It shall be set 1 week prior to schedule.
C. Any form of academic dishonesty, e.g. plagiarism and cheating shall not be tolerated. This will
be dealt accordingly based on the degree of the offense.
D. This course guide is intended only for students enrolled in this particular subject and
schedule. You are prohibited to share and post videos and learning materials related in this
course to any platform. Violators will be dealt accordingly.
E. For questions, ask our professor.
P. TOPICS:
Schedule of synchronous meetings/ scheduled examination should be indicated. Include
hyperlink for lessons available in the internet including additional reading materials. Write details of
activities, instructions and deadline of submission in the Activity/expected output. Check the
magnitude of the activity including the number of activities given. Be considerate in giving
deadlines.
WEEK/ TOPICS ACTIVITIES REFERENCES EXPECTED OUTPUT/

DAY/DATE For Discussion ASSESSMENT
Week 1 CLASS 4:00 – 5:30 PM (Congress)
Sept. 4 Fri ORIENTATION 11:000 – 12:30 PM ( EDSA)
Sept. 5 Sat Discussion via Google meet (Link will be provided prior to the schedule)
Week 2 I. Introduction to Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1
Sept. 11 Fri Creative Writing meeting: Creative writing. A. Justify options and decision made
Sept. 12 Sat 1.Forms of (indicate time The Open by providing insights and judgments
creative writing schedule) University, Walton on the chosen situations.
2.Journal writing Hall, Milton
3.Left Brain and Other activities: Keyness. B. Process the responses based on
Right Brain Watch the video their potentials as writer.
Theory and Two via MS Brainard, C. (2009).
Rules in Writing PowerPoint Fundamentals of Task 2
4.Specialization of uploaded in the creative writing. A. Synthesize the salient ideas
the Right Brain Google Quezon City: presented on the video by answering
and Left Brain Classroom. ANVIL Publishing. the questions provided.
5.Good Writing
6.Audience Harper, G. & Kroll, B. Distinguish the difference between
Analysis Read and J. eds. (2008). creative and non-creative writing.
Checklist answer the Creative writing
tasks and studies: Practice, Task 3
Research, and Differentiate the principles and
activities on
Pedagogy. characteristics of left brain and right
Module. Clevedon: brain theory by responding on the
Multilingual Matter questions.
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chat via
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analysis checklist through responding
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Modules on
literature: Activity 1: Based on your readings
Appreciation of and understanding about the basics
sounds. and introduction to creative writing,
create a graphic organizer or
Yap-Patron, I. infographics showing the basic
(2010). Interactive concepts, types, forms of creative
reading. Responding writing.
to and writing about
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Reflective Activity: Share your
insight about the lesson and your
experiences in the learning process.
*You are expected to accomplish all

the tasks and activities within the
week and submit it on the next
meeting via email, google classroom
or messenger.(Sept. 18 and 19)
Week 3 I. Introduction to Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1

Sept. 18 Fri Creative meeting: Creative writing. A. Describe the words as you
Sept. 19 Sat Writing 4:00 – 5:30 PM The Open expound the idea. Be creative.
(Congress) University, Walton
7. Reasons why 11:000 – 12:30 Hall, Milton B. Share your insights and
people write PM ( EDSA) Keyness. experiences from the activities by
8. Writers’ answering the questions provided.
Opinion Other activities: Brainard, C. (2009).
9. Writer’s Watch the video Fundamentals of Task 2
responsibility via MS creative writing. Based on the presentation, answer the
10. The Problems PowerPoint Quezon City: questions about creative writing,
of the Writer uploaded in the ANVIL Publishing. reasons and purpose of writing
11. The Manner Google creatively.
of Writing and Classroom. Harper, G. & Kroll,
Style J. eds. (2008). Task 3
12. Reaching the Creative writing A. Using a table, enumerate the
Audience by Read and studies: Practice, writer’s roles and responsibilities.
Creating answer the Research, and
Interest tasks and Pedagogy. B. Create a graphic organizer about
Clevedon: the manners and styles of writing.
activities on
Multilingual Matter
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literature:
Appreciation of Reflective Activity: Share your
sounds. insight about the lesson and your
experiences in the learning process.
Yap-Patron, I.
(2010). Interactive *You are expected to accomplish all
reading. Responding the tasks and activities within the
to and writing about week and submit it on the next
literature. Quezon meeting via email, google classroom
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Week 4 II. The Effective Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1
Sept. 25 Fri Beginning meeting: Creative writing. Arrange the jumbled letters to form
Sept. 26 Sat and Ending 4:00 – 5:30 PM The Open the key terms. Identify the common
1. Types of (Congress) University, Walton identify or feature from the formed
hook 11:000 – 12:30 Hall, Milton words.
2. The PM ( EDSA) Keyness.
Effective
Ending Other activities: Brainard, C. (2009).
3. Ending Watch the video Fundamentals of
Techniques via MS creative writing. Task 2
4. How to PowerPoint Quezon City: Analyze the concepts presented on the
become a uploaded in the ANVIL Publishing. videos by answering the provided
writer Google questions
5. What really Harper, G. & Kroll,
works in Classroom. J. eds. (2008). Task 3
writing Creative writing Enumerate the top five habits of
studies: Practice, successful writer, and discuss what
Read and Research, and makes a good writer is.
answer the Pedagogy.
tasks and Clevedon: Activity 1: Create a movie poster of
activities on Multilingual Matter your favorite Filipino folk tale. Make
Ltd. sure to include a catchy blurb about it.
Module.
King, J. (2002). Activity 2: Identify what technique is
Note: For
Success in writing. used in each opening or ending
clarification
World Link paragraph
and exchange of
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chat via
Write a catchy opening statement
messenger will
Ungria, R. (2010). using the techniques on the provided
be utilized.
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literature:
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sounds. the tasks and activities within the
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Week 5 III. Power Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006).
Oct. 2 Fri Writing meeting: Creative writing. Task 1
Oct. 3 Sat 1. Literary Genres 4:00 – 5:30 PM The Open Complete the concept map about your
2. Power Graph (Congress) University, Walton ideas or knowledge on the literature.
11:000 – 12:30 Hall, Milton
PM ( EDSA) Keyness.
Task 2
Other activities: Brainard, C. (2009). A. Watch the video, synthesize the
Watch the video Fundamentals of ideas presented by answering the
via MS creative writing. questions.
PowerPoint Quezon City:
uploaded in the ANVIL Publishing. B. Identify the genre and sub-genre of
Google the given texts.
Classroom. Harper, G. & Kroll,
J. eds. (2008). Task 3
Creative writing Provide conceptual meaning of the
Read and studies: Practice, various literary terms and genres.
answer the Research, and
tasks and Pedagogy. Activity 1: Create a brochure
Clevedon: presenting the features and types of
activities on
Multilingual Matter literary genres. Make sure to provide
Module. Ltd. at least 3 examples/types in each
genre.
Note: For
King, J. (2002).
clarification
Success in writing. Activity 2: Discuss your favorite text
and exchange of
World Link or story, explain the type of genre and
ideas, group
Marketing its characteristics distinct to it.
chat via
Corporation.
messenger will
be utilized.
Ungria, R. (2010). Reflective Activity: Share your
Modules on insight about the lesson and your
literature: experiences in the learning process.
Appreciation of
sounds.
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(2010). Interactive the tasks and activities within the
reading. Responding week and submit it on the next
to and writing about meeting via email, google classroom
literature. Quezon or messenger. (Oct. 9 and 10))
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Week 6 3. Kinds of Poetry Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1

Oct. 9 Fri 4. Importance of meeting: Creative writing. A. Write related word/phrase on the
Oct. 10 Sat Poetry Elements 4:00 – 5:30 PM The Open key term and justify your answer.
(Congress) University, Walton
11:000 – 12:30 Hall, Milton B. Fill in the information needed in
PM ( EDSA) Keyness. the KWL Chart.
Other activities: Brainard, C. (2009).

Watch the video Fundamentals of Task 2
via MS creative writing. What makes a poem, a poem?
PowerPoint Quezon City:
uploaded in the ANVIL Publishing. Task 3
Google Identify the title of the following
Classroom. Harper, G. & Kroll, popular text. Provide insights by
J. eds. (2008). answering the provided questions.
Creative writing
Read and studies: Practice, Task 4
answer the Research, and Distinguish the importance of poetry
tasks and Pedagogy. elements.
activities on Clevedon:
Multilingual Matter Task 5
Module.
Ltd. Define the following types of poetry
by providing its distinct
Note: For
King, J. (2002). characteristics.
clarification
Success in writing.
and exchange of
World Link Activity 1: Write one-two stanza
ideas, group
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chat via
Corporation.
messenger will
Activity 2: Identify the types of
be utilized.
Ungria, R. (2010). poetry of the given poem.
Modules on
literature:
Appreciation of Reflective Activity: Share your
sounds. insight about the lesson, your
experiences in the learning process
Yap-Patron, I. and the poetry elements.
(2010). Interactive
reading. Responding
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meeting via email, google classroom
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Week 7 5. Components of Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1
Oct. 16 Fri poetry meeting: Creative writing. Identify the type of poem.
Oct. 17 Sat 6. Classical Traits 4:00 – 5:30 PM The Open
of Diction (Congress) University, Walton Task 2
11:000 – 12:30 Hall, Milton Read and analyze the poem and
PM ( EDSA) Keyness. answer the provided questions.
Other activities: Brainard, C. (2009). Task 3
Watch the video Fundamentals of Complete the data table by fill in the
via MS creative writing. missing information about the
PowerPoint Quezon City: components of poetry.
uploaded in the ANVIL Publishing.
Google Task 4
Classroom. Harper, G. & Kroll, Tell the classical traits of diction and
J. eds. (2008). its importance in poetry.
Creative writing
Read and studies: Practice, Activity 1: Create a sample poem one
answer the task Research, and for free verse and one with meter of
and activities Pedagogy. your chosen topic or theme.
Clevedon:
on Module.
Multilingual Matter Activity 2: Identify the component of
Ltd. poetry on the given examples.
Note: For
clarification
King, J. (2002).
and exchange of
Success in writing. Reflective Activity: Share your
ideas, group
World Link insight about the lesson, your
chat via
Marketing experiences in the learning process
messenger will
Corporation. and the importance of diction and
be utilized.
components of elements.
Ungria, R. (2010).
Modules on
literature:
(2010). Interactive or messenger. (Oct. 23 and 24) tasks
reading. Responding only
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Week 7. Haiku Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1
Oct. 23 Fri 8. Poetry Through meeting: Creative writing. Read the poem and answer the
Oct. 24 Sat Sounds 4:00 – 5:30 PM The Open questions that follow.
9. Bad Poetry (Congress) University, Walton
11:000 – 12:30 Hall, Milton Task 2
PM ( EDSA) Keyness. Compare and contrast the feature of
the given poem.
Other activities: Brainard, C. (2009).
Watch the video Fundamentals of Task 3
via MS creative writing. Analyze the given poem and the
PowerPoint Quezon City: sounds by answering the provided
uploaded in the ANVIL Publishing. questions.
Google
Classroom. Harper, G. & Kroll, Task 4
J. eds. (2008). What makes a bad poetry?
Creative writing
Read and studies: Practice,
answer the task Research, and Activity 1: Create 5 samples of haiku
and activities Pedagogy. and provide your interpretation.
on Module. Clevedon:
Multilingual Matter Reflective Activity: Share your
Note: For Ltd. insight about the lesson, your
clarification experiences in the learning process
and exchange of King, J. (2002). and the features of haiku, the sound of
ideas, group Success in writing. poem and the bad poetry.
chat via World Link
messenger will Marketing
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Ungria, R. (2010). week and submit it on the next
Modules on meeting via email, google classroom
literature: or messenger. (Oct. 30 and 31)
Appreciation of
sounds.
Yap-Patron, I.
(2010). Interactive
reading. Responding
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City: Great Books
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Week 9
Oct. 30 Fri
Oct. 31 Sat MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week 10 IV. Elements of Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1

Nov. 6 Fri Fiction meeting: Creative writing. The Based on the text read,
Nov. 7 Sat 1. Plot and Structure 4:00 – 5:30 PM Open University, sequence/arrange the series of
(Congress) Walton Hall, Milton events.
11:000 – 12:30 Keyness.
PM ( EDSA) Task 2
Brainard, C. (2009). Identify the elements in the text by
Other Fundamentals of filling out the data in the graphic
activities: creative writing. organizer.
Watch the video Quezon City:
via MS ANVIL Publishing. Task 3
PowerPoint Compare and contrast the events in
uploaded in the Harper, G. & Kroll, the texts using Venn diagram.
Google J. eds. (2008).
Classroom. Creative writing
studies: Practice, Activity 1: Draft the plot of your
Research, and own story considering the principles,
Read and Pedagogy. Clevedon: structures and elements of plot.
answer the Multilingual Matter
task and Ltd.
Reflective Activity: Share your
activities on
King, J. (2002). insight about the lesson, your
Module. Success in writing. experiences in the learning process
World Link and the structure of plot.
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clarification
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and exchange of
ideas, group
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chat via
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messenger will
literature: meeting via email, google classroom
be utilized.
Appreciation of or messenger. (Nov. 13 and 14)
sounds.
Yap-Patron, I.
(2010). Interactive
reading. Responding
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City: Great Books
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Week 11 2. Characters Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1
Nov. 13 Fri 3. Character Traits meeting: Creative writing. The Identify the popular characters and
Nov. 14 Sat 4. Types of 4:00 – 5:30 PM Open University, the title of the story.
Characters (Congress) Walton Hall, Milton
11:000 – 12:30 Keyness.
PM ( EDSA) Task 2
Brainard, C. (2009). Describe the characters by their
Other Fundamentals of physical attributions, dialogue,
activities: creative writing. values and action.
via MS ANVIL Publishing.
PowerPoint Task 3
uploaded in the Harper, G. & Kroll, Create a graphic organizer showing
Google J. eds. (2008). the characters, type of characters and
Classroom. Creative writing characterization.
studies: Practice,
Research, and
Read and Pedagogy. Clevedon: Activity 1:
answer the Multilingual Matter Describe the characters of your own
task and Ltd. story. Include the physical
attribution, dialogue, values and
activities on
King, J. (2002). actions, as well as the type of
Module. Success in writing. character (Character Profile).
World Link
Note: For
Marketing Reflective Activity: Share your
clarification
Corporation. insight about the lesson, your
and exchange of
experiences in the learning process
ideas, group
Ungria, R. (2010). and the character, types and
chat via
Modules on characterization.
messenger will
literature:
be utilized.
Appreciation of
sounds. *You are expected to accomplish all
Yap-Patron, I. week and submit it on the next
(2010). Interactive meeting via email, google classroom
reading. Responding or messenger. (Nov.20 and 21)
literature. Quezon
City: Great Books
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Week 12 5.Judgments Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1
Nov. 20 Fri 6. Reality and meeting: Creative writing. The Describe the setting of the following
Nov. 21 Sat Probability 4:00 – 5:30 PM Open University, text.
7. Setting (Congress) Walton Hall, Milton
11:000 – 12:30 Keyness. Task 2
PM ( EDSA) Use a graphic organizer in
Brainard, C. (2009). creating/describing the setting of the
Other Fundamentals of story.
activities: creative writing.
Watch the video Quezon City: Task 3
via MS ANVIL Publishing. How the setting helps in the
PowerPoint development of the story?
uploaded in the Harper, G. & Kroll,
Classroom. Creative writing Activity 1:
studies: Practice, Illustrate and describe the setting of
Research, and your own story.
Read and Pedagogy. Clevedon:
task and Ltd. Reflective Activity: Share your
insight about the lesson, your
activities on
King, J. (2002). experiences in the learning process
Module. Success in writing. and the setting, judgments and reality
World Link and probability.
Note: For
Marketing
clarification
Corporation.
and exchange of
ideas, group
Ungria, R. (2010). the tasks and activities within the
chat via
Modules on week and submit it on the next
messenger will
literature: meeting via email, google classroom
be utilized.
Appreciation of or messenger. (Nov.27 and 28)
sounds.
Yap-Patron, I.
(2010). Interactive
reading. Responding
literature. Quezon
City: Great Books
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Week 13 8. Point of View Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1
Nov. 27 Fri 9. Idea or Theme meeting: Creative writing. The Based on the title, tell what the story
Nov. 28 Sat 10. Tone 4:00 – 5:30 PM Open University, is about.
11. Mood (Congress) Walton Hall, Milton
11:000 – 12:30 Keyness.
PM ( EDSA) Task 2
Brainard, C. (2009). Identify the point of view in the
Other Fundamentals of texts.
PowerPoint Using a Venn Diagram, compare and
uploaded in the Harper, G. & Kroll, contrast tone and mood.
studies: Practice, Activity 1: Identify the theme of the
Research, and story or texts provided.
answer the Multilingual Matter Activity 2: Identify the theme, tone,
task and Ltd. mood and point of view of your story
by completing the graphic organizer.
activities on
King, J. (2002).
Module. Success in writing.
World Link Reflective Activity: Share your
Note: For
Marketing insight about the lesson, your
clarification
Corporation. experiences in the learning process
and exchange of
and the point of view, theme, tone
ideas, group
Ungria, R. (2010). and mood.
chat via
Modules on
messenger will
literature:
be utilized.
(2010). Interactive or messenger. (Dec. 4 and 5)
reading. Responding
literature. Quezon
City: Great Books
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Week 14 V. Non-Fiction Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1
Dec. 4 Fri 1. What makes non- meeting: Creative writing. The Read the excerpts of the essay and
Dec. 5 Sat fiction creative 4:00 – 5:30 PM Open University, identify its purpose and type.
2. Movie Analysis (Congress) Walton Hall, Milton
11:000 – 12:30 Keyness.
PM ( EDSA) Task 2
Brainard, C. (2009). Show and Tell your favorite movie
Other Fundamentals of and cite the reasons.
PowerPoint Differentiate the types of creative
uploaded in the Harper, G. & Kroll, non-fiction.
Classroom. Creative writing Activity 1:
studies: Practice, Write your own creative non-fiction
Research, and on a certain issue.
task and Ltd.
activities on
King, J. (2002). Reflective Activity: Share your
Module. Success in writing. insight about the lesson, your
World Link experiences in the learning process
Note: For
Marketing and the point of view, theme, tone
clarification
Corporation. and creative non-fiction.
and exchange of
ideas, group
Ungria, R. (2010).
chat via
Modules on *You are expected to accomplish all
messenger will
literature: the tasks and activities within the
be utilized.
Appreciation of week and submit it on the next
sounds. meeting via email, google classroom
or messenger. (Dec.11 and 12)
Yap-Patron, I.
(2010). Interactive
reading. Responding
literature. Quezon
City: Great Books
Trading.
re.net/RaymundHaba
radas/creative-
nonfiction
Week 15 3. Playwriting Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1
Dec. 11 Fri 4. The Drama meeting: Creative writing. The Guess the title of the following
Dec. 12 Sat 4:00 – 5:30 PM Open University, excerpt and tell something what
(Congress) Walton Hall, Milton makes it popular.
11:000 – 12:30 Keyness.
PM ( EDSA)
Brainard, C. (2009). Task 2
Other Fundamentals of Identify the elements of the drama by
activities: creative writing. completing chart.
PowerPoint Task 3
uploaded in the Harper, G. & Kroll, Compare and contrast, drama and
Google J. eds. (2008). fiction.
studies: Practice, Activity 1: Create an infographic or
Research, and poster about drama.
task and Ltd. Reflective Activity: Share your
insight about the lesson, your
activities on
King, J. (2002). experiences in the learning process
Module. Success in writing. and drama and playwriting.
World Link
Note: For
Marketing
clarification
Corporation. *You are expected to accomplish all
and exchange of
ideas, group
Ungria, R. (2010). week and submit it on the next
chat via
Modules on meeting via email, google classroom
messenger will
literature: or messenger. (Dec.18 and 19)
be utilized.
Appreciation of
sounds.
Yap-Patron, I.
(2010). Interactive
reading. Responding
literature. Quezon
City: Great Books
Trading.
re.net/didacticsiii/the
-use-of-drama-in-the-
classroom
re.net/inmagarin/usin
g-drama-in-the-
classroom
Week 16 5.Developing critical Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1
Dec. 18 Fri thinking through film meeting: Creative writing. The Identify the title of the following
Dec. 19 Sat analysis 4:00 – 5:30 PM Open University, movies.
6. Basic elements of (Congress) Walton Hall, Milton
film 11:000 – 12:30 Keyness.
PM ( EDSA) Task 2
Brainard, C. (2009). Tell what makes the movie distinct
Other Fundamentals of from others.
via MS ANVIL Publishing. Activity 1: Create a brochure about
PowerPoint the basic elements of film and how to
uploaded in the Harper, G. & Kroll, do the film or movie review or
Google J. eds. (2008). analysis
studies: Practice,
Research, and
answer the Multilingual Matter *You are expected to accomplish all
task and Ltd. the tasks and activities within the
activities on
King, J. (2002). meeting via email, google classroom
Module. Success in writing. or messenger. (Dec.25 and 26)
World Link
Note: For
Marketing
clarification
Corporation.
and exchange of
ideas, group
Ungria, R. (2010).
chat via
Modules on
messenger will
literature:
be utilized.
Appreciation of
sounds.
Yap-Patron, I.
(2010). Interactive
reading. Responding
literature. Quezon
City: Great Books
Trading.
Week 17 7.Elements of Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Polishing of the final outputs
Dec. 25 Fri Literature meeting: Creative writing. The 1. Poems
Dec. 26 Sat 4:00 – 5:30 PM Open University, 2. Haiku
(Congress) Walton Hall, Milton 3. Fiction
11:000 – 12:30 Keyness.
PM ( EDSA) Submission: last week of the
Brainard, C. (2009). semester via email, google
Other Fundamentals of classroom or messenger.
PowerPoint
uploaded in the Harper, G. & Kroll,
studies: Practice,
Research, and
task and Ltd.
activities on
King, J. (2002).
Module.
Success in writing.
World Link
Note: For
Marketing
clarification
Corporation.
and exchange of
ideas, group
Ungria, R. (2010).
chat via
Modules on
messenger will
literature:
be utilized.
Appreciation of
sounds.
Yap-Patron, I.
(2010). Interactive
reading. Responding
literature. Quezon
City: Great Books
Trading.
Week 18
FINAL EXAMINATION
*Submission of Requirements
Q. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
a. Two Term Exams
b. Quizzes
c. Reflection Paper/Analytical Paper
d. Sample Literary Written Outputs
e. Other Activities such as creating/designing an infographic, brochures, etc…
f. Active Participation in on line class
g. Portfolio/Compendium
R. GRADING SYSTEM:
- Output Paper/Activities and Participation - 40%
- Attendance - 10%
- Midterm/Final Term - 50%
S. FORMAT FOR PAPERS (REFLECTIONS, CRITIQUES, ANALYSIS)

Example:
 Font style and size: Arial, 11
 Margin: 1” for all sides
 First line: Your name – e.g. Ryan Romnick B. Sanchez (left align)
 Second line: Year and Section – e.g. BSE-English/Chinese 2A (left align)
 Third line: Title of Paper – e.g. Reflection Paper No. 1
 For the body of your paper, it must be “justify aligned” with 1.5 spacing
 For reference or citations, use single spacing and use the APA format
 Include page numbers; the minimum number of your paper is 1 page.
T. RUBRIC FOR EVALUATION: Rubrics for all activities should be indicated below.
GENERIC RUBRIC FOR REFLECTIVE ESSAY, REACTION AND TERM PAPERS, AND THE LIKE
TASKS
SCOR
RUBRIC FOR EVALUATION
E
3 – The 2 – The 1 – The 0.5 – The 0–
explanation explanation explanation explanation Has no
is directly is relevant to is quite is not clear explanatio
relevant to the topic. relevant to and has a n
the topic. Most of the the topic. very rough
RELEVANC
Every detail details Only a few transition of
E
points contribute to of the details idea. The
toward the the contribute to details are
topic. development the not relevant
of the topic. development to the topic.
of the topic.
3 – The 2 – The 1 – The 0.5 – The 0–
shows at shows at shows 3 to 5 shows at explanatio
least 9 least 6 to 8 correct/valid most 2 n
EVIDENCE/
correct/valid correct/valid evidences to correct/valid
ARGUMENT
evidences to evidences to support evidences to
support support his/her support
his/her his/her answer. his/her
answer. answer. answer.
2 – The 1.5 – The 1 – The 0.5 – The 0–
is clear, has is clear, has is somewhat is not clear explanatio
a very good a good clear and has and has a n
flow of transition, a rough very rough
CLARITY
discussion, most of the transition transition of
every detail details are from one ideas.
is connected connected to idea to
to each each other. another.
other.
2 – The 1.5 – The 1 – The 1.5 – The 0–
TECHNI- explanation explanation explanation explanation Has no
CALITY has no error has 1 to 2 has 3 to 4 has at least 5 explanatio
in grammar, errors in errors in errors in n
spelling, and grammar, grammar, grammar,
punctuations spelling, and spelling, and spelling, and
. punctuations punctuations punctuations
. . .
OVERALL SCORE:
U. REFERENCES:
Anderson, L. (2006). Creative writing. The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keyness.
Brainard, C. (2009). Fundamentals of creative writing. Quezon City: ANVIL Publishing.
Harper, G. & Kroll, J. eds. (2008). Creative writing studies: Practice, Research, and Pedagogy. Clevedon:
Multilingual Matter Ltd.
King, J. (2002). Success in writing. World Link Marketing Corporation.
Yap-Patron, I. (2010). Interactive reading. Responding to and writing about literature. Quezon City: Great
Books Trading.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY

Biglang Awa St., Corner Catleya St., EDSA, Caloocan City

A. COURSE TITLE: CREATIVE WRITING

J. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Differentiate technical writing from creative writing;

L. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION DETAILS:

c. Monitoring of student activities (feedback) through a personal message, text, telephone

WEEK/ TOPICS ACTIVITIES REFERENCES EXPECTED OUTPUT/

https://www.youtube.c Activity 3: Choose a sample text or

*You are expected to accomplish all

Week 3 I. Introduction to Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1

Yap-Patron, I. *You are expected to accomplish all

Week 6 3. Kinds of Poetry Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1

Other activities: Brainard, C. (2009).

Week 10 IV. Elements of Synchronous Anderson, L. (2006). Task 1

S. FORMAT FOR PAPERS (REFLECTIONS, CRITIQUES, ANALYSIS)

Brainard, C. (2009). Fundamentals of creative writing. Quezon City: ANVIL Publishing.

King, J. (2002). Success in writing. World Link Marketing Corporation.

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