A LESSON PLAN IN CREATIVE NON-FICTION:

I. OBJECTIVES.
a. Content Standard: The learner understands the literary conventions that govern the
different genres. (e.g., narrative convention of fiction, etc.)
b. Performance Standard: The learner clearly and coherently uses a chosen element
conventionally identified with a genre for a written output
c. Learning Competencies: the learner …
 Identify dominant literary conventions of a particular genre.
 Compare and contrast how the elements are used in the different
genres.
 Analyze and interpret the theme and techniques used in a particular
text.
II. CONTENT (Subject Matter/Lesson): Elements of Fiction
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
a. References:
i. Curriculum Guide
ii. Additional Learning Resource Material: Source taken from the internet,
yourarticlelibrary.com
IV. PROCEDURE:
a. Preliminaries
b. Motivation:

c. Discussion:

Literary Elements
Creative nonfiction is the literature of fact. Yet, the creative nonfiction writer utilizes many of the literary
devices of fiction writing. The following is a list of the most common literary devices that writers
incorporate into their nonfiction writing:

 Storytelling/narration. The writer needs to be able to tell his/her story. A good story includes an
inciting incident, a goal, challenges and obstacles, a turning point, and resolution of the story.
 Character. The nonfiction piece often requires a main character. Example: If a writer is creating
his/her memoir, then the writer is the central character.
 Setting and scene. The writer creates scenes that are action-oriented; include dialogue; and
contain vivid descriptions.
 Plot and plot structure. These are the main events that make up the story. In a personal essay,
there might be only one event. In a memoir, there are often several significant events.
 Figurative language. The writer often uses simile and metaphor to create an interesting piece of
creative nonfiction.
 Imagery. The writer constructs “word pictures” using sensory language. Imagery can be
figurative or literal.
 Point of view. Often the writer uses the first person “I.”
 Dialogue. These are the conversations spoken between people. It is an important component of
creative nonfiction.
 Theme. There is a central idea that is weaved through the essay or work. Often, the theme
reveals a universal truth.
The 5’Rs of Creative Nonfiction
Lee Gutkind, who is a writer, professor, and expert on creative nonfiction, wrote an essay called “The
Five R’s of Creative Nonfiction.” In this essay, he identified five essential elements of creative nonfiction.
These include:

 Creative nonfiction has a “real life” aspect. The writer constructs a personal essay, memoir, and
so forth, that is based on personal experience. He also writes about real people and true events.
 Creative nonfiction is based on the writer engaging in personal “reflection” about what he/she is
writing about. After gathering information, the writer needs to analyze and assess what he/she
has collected. He then must evaluate it and expression his thoughts, views, opinions. Personal
opinion is permissible and encouraged.
  Creative nonfiction requires that the writer complete research. The writer needs to conduct
research to learn about the topic. The writer also needs to complete research to discover what
has been written about the topic. Even if a writer is crafting a personal essay, he will need to
complete secondary research, such as reviewing a personal journal, or primary research, such as
interviewing a friend or family member, to ensure that the information is truthful and factual.
 The fourth aspect of creative nonfiction is reading. Reading while conducting research is not
sufficient. The writer must read the work of the masters of his profession.
 The final element of creative nonfiction is writing. Writing creative nonfiction is both an art and
craft. The art of creative nonfiction requires that the writer uses his talents, instincts, creative
abilities, and imagination to write memorable creative nonfiction. The craft of creative
nonfiction requires that the writer learn and deploy the style and techniques of

V. Evaluation:
What are the elements of non-fiction?

VI. Assignment:
Study on the elements of poetry.

Prepared by:

Nathan Emmanuel P. Yasis

Teacher

Checked by:

Conrado Rempillo MaEd

Principal