Creative Non Fiction 2nd Quarter Modules - 4

PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Nicanor Roxas St. San Roque, Marikina City
MODULES
IN
CREATIVE NON
FICTION
(2 Grading)
nd
Prepared by:
Ms. Ma. Veronica Anne E. Bengala
Subject Teacher
FOREWORD
It is really undeniable that research plays a vital role not only in the academe, but also in the
industry practices. But then again, there are still people who avoid getting involved in research. Well
as a student, you should maximize all the possible opportunities to be knowledgeable on the research
process while still studying. This will be truly helpful to your future career.
This module aims to develop and to improve your minds for you to know the role of qualitative
research in societal growth. This module introduces you to the fundamental techniques of improving
your communications skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This will also make you
realize the essence of honesty and truthfulness in working. This module will also stir up your curiosity
about your surroundings. Then, you can also see the difference between objective and subjective ways
of doing things in the field of research.
This module is anchored to the theory of “Experiential Learning: Learning by Doing” by John
Dewey (1938) and David Kolb (1984. Anthony William Bates, the author of the article ‘Teaching in
Digital Age’ cited Simon Fraser University’s definition of experiential learning as:
“the strategic, active engagement of students in opportunities to learn through doing, and reflection on
those activities, which empowers them to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical endeavours in
a multitude of settings inside and outside of the classroom.”
Thus, in this module you will be asked to do series of learning activities that encourages you
to reflect on real life situations and experiences, produce something from these daily experiences and
observations, gain insights that will enhance your practical expertise in your field of specialization. The
learning experiences will be delivered through use of technology to enhance your knowledge and skills
in this digital age.
USER’S GUIDE
This module requires your time and utmost attention. In this case, you need to set aside other tasks that
is not related to this module and try to find a place that is free from distractions so that you can focus on
the lessons. Always remember to do the following:
1. Read carefully the contents and follow the directions provided in this module.
2. Perform all the activities/exercises provided in this module.
3. Answer the pre-test and post-test in this module.
4. Always check the rubric/criteria for grading on how you will be evaluated before you respond
to each activity/exercises.
5. Do not forget to smile and enjoy studying! Go beyond what is given here. Explore the internet!
Although this module might be challenging, this is an opportunity to learn. Keep an open mind
and an open heart! Happy Learning!
MODULE 2
Lesson 1 – ELEMENTS OF PERSONAL NARRATIVE
I. INTRODUCTION
“Every man has within himself the entire human condition” stated by Michel De Montaigne. In other
words, you have life experiences that everyone else has also experienced. Moments in time that reveals the
state of the human condition and life experiences that have universal meaning.
Personal narrative is a form of writing in which a writer relates a specific experience, event,
relationship, or incident through descriptive detail. The narrative often includes the author’s thoughts,
feelings, and reactions through a candid and authentic tone. A narrative is a story that is usually told in
chronological order (the order in which the events happen, from beginning to end).
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

1. Explain the relationship of elements and ideas found in the various forms and types of
creative nonfictional texts through a close reading.
2. understand the distinction between and among creative nonfiction types and forms.
3. write a draft of creative nonfiction piece based on memorable real-life experience.
We will be proceeding with our lesson proper with the use of the following e-learning platforms:
1. Edmodo;
2. Zoom;
3. Google meet; and
4. Messenger/messenger chat room.
II. ACTIVITY
A. Directions: Explain the quotation below.
“There is no longer any such thing as fiction or nonfiction; there’s only narrative.” –
E.L. Doctorow
B. Directions: Answer the questions briefly.

1. What was the experience that impacted you the most in your life?
2. Did you ever write your personal experiences?
3. Which aspects of one’s life should not be shared? Why or Why Not?
III. ANALYSIS
Directions: How would you describe your character based on how you view yourself and how other people
see you? Fill in the Johari windows with details. Then, write a personal narrative considering the organizer
below.
Known to self and known to others Known to self but not known to
others
Known to others but not known to Not known to others and not know
self to self
Personal Narrative
IV. ABSTRACTION
Elements of Personal Narrative
1. A nonfiction text that recreates an experience from an author’s life.

 Memory. Mining your memory for turning points in your life. Turning points, such as a job
loss, illness, disease, death, first encounters.
 Family life. Reflecting on family-What family events had significant meaning? What do you
remember about family life?
 Spiritual journey. Write about your spiritual journey.
 Popular culture. Write about film, music, fiction, poetry, photography, art—and how it has
impacted you. What memories do you have?
 The global village. Write about the world in which you live, such as the environment.
2. Usually has a strong point of view.
3. Communicates a distinct mood or overall feeling.
4. Most personal narratives are about important moments or places.
 Place. Write about home. What is home?
 Travel experiences. The natural world, such as hiking, biking, camping, exploring the
wilderness.
5. Writers use sensory details—what they saw, heard, touched, smelled, and tasted.
6. Writers use important events, characters, and dialogue.
7. Focuses on one particular event in the author’s life—a clear small moment.
Writer Eileen Pollack, in “Creative Nonfiction”, suggests that you write about:
 Journey, quest, pilgrimage
 Mysteries and investigations
 Rituals, games, performances, events
V. APPLICATION
A. Directions: Write your personal narrative by following the format below.
MY SMALL MOMENT TOPIC

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What happened? Where? When? Who was with

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Emotion, feeling and reaction you want to share Sensory details

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MY PERSONAL NARRATIVE
INTRODUCTION
BODY
CONCLUSION
B. Directions: Use the image below to jumpstart your personal narrative.
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Criteria for Grading Points

Content 20
Organization 10
Correctness 10
Total 40
C. Directions: Draw and highlight the most important events in your life by developing comic strips to
depict your personal narrative.
Comic strips express messages or provide brief glances of events or stories.
Criteria for Grading Points

Content 20
Creativity 10
Correctness 10
Total 40
REFERENCES
Dave Hood (n.d) Creative Nonfiction: |Writing the Personal Narrative Essay. Retrieved from:
https://davehood59.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/creative-nonfiction-writing-the-personal-
narrative-essay/
MODULE 2
Lesson 2 – TRAVEL WRITING
I. INTRODUCTION
Travelling is a significant part of human experience which provides the taste of country’s rich cultural
heritages and its well-known destinations. . If you travel, you will experience things that you could never
experience at home. You may see beautiful places and landscapes that do not exist where you live and you
may meet people that will change your life.
During travelling, you will experience the most exciting things that will eventually become great
stories that you can tell to other people.
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a travelogue. A travelogue is a person’s account of a journey
to another country or place. It can either be a written report with many factual details or a narrative story
about personal impressions and experiences supported by images.
1. understand the distinction between and among creative nonfiction types and forms.
2. write the final version of one’s own creative nonfiction in a composition of five paragraphs or
more.
5. Edmodo;
6. Zoom;
7. Google classroom; and
II. ACTIVITY
A. Directions: Imagine that you are going to travel around the Philippines. Which of the destinations
below would you go? Why?
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B. Answer the following questions.

1. What are the popular destinations in the Philippines?

2. What countries would you like to visit? Why?
3. Would you rather visit another country or travel within your own country?
4. If you could choose one place to go this weekend, where would it be?
5. Where did you spend your last vacation?
III. ANALYSIS
Directions: Explain the statements below. Write your answer in 3-5 sentences.
1. “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
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2. “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” – G K Chestertion
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3. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only one page.” – Saint Augustine
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IV. ABSTRACTION
Travelogue
A travelogue is a person’s account of a journey to another country or place. It can either be a written
report with many factual details or a narrative story about personal impressions and experiences supported
by images.
Travel writing is quite a popular genre. People take the help of the travelogues to know about a
particular place before deciding to visit it. Travel writing generally gives detailed information about the
attractions of a place so that people get tempted to go there on their vacations. Hence, writers involved in
travel writing should follow some specific rules to make their travelogues more appealing and interesting to
the readers.
1. Research about the Place

Before writing about a particular destination, make a thorough research of it. If you are able to go to
the place then it gives you a first-hand experience about it. You could find for yourself what the place is all
about. You could even ask the local people about its legends and other information related to that place. You
could tour all over the place and find out for yourself all its hidden secrets that would attract a tourist bent on
having fun. Hence, you could build up quite a reliable picture in your travelogue. But, if you live quite far away
from the place in question, then you must rely on other resources. First, you should look up all the available
information related to the place. You could look up books available in the library or you could surf the net. If
you find some pictures of it then it could also help you a lot in your write ups as it would give you a clearer
idea about the looks of the place. So, one must always do a thorough research and present a complete
knowledgeable database for the readers.
2. Give a Photographic Description

Writers are artists. They present a picture through their words. Hence, show your artistic talent here
by describing the place in such a complete manner that the reader actually visualizes it. Spin a beautiful
picture so as to make the reader want to visit that place. If you could get a picture of it then you can take its
help to give an apt description. So, giving a photographic description will make your travelogue that much
more appealing.
3. Highlight the Various Attractions

In travel writing, highlighting the various attractions is of paramount importance. The first thing that
attracts a person to a particular place is its various appeals. A place may be very beautiful in its scenic beauty
but until and unless it doesn’t give us any other attractions in the way of sports or any other thing, few people
will be tempted to visit it. So, include in your travelogue all the available attractions of that place so as to lure
maximum number of visitors to it.
4. Mention the Ways and Means to Reach the Destination

You have done your job of enticing the reader to visit the place with your travel writing. But, if the reader does
not get the adequate information regarding the ways and means of reaching that destination then s/he may
drop the plan to visit it altogether. Therefore, always try to include the various means by which one can easily
reach the place. You could give the information regarding the airline details, train details, or any other detail
that you deem necessary.
5. Name a Few Good Hotels

Once a person reaches her/his destination then s/he may have trouble locating all the good hotels
in that place. So, you could help your readers out of their bewilderment by naming a few good hotels for their
benefit. And while you are naming the hotels then make sure that you choose hotels for all the economic
classes. Hence, you could mention some star hotels for the rich and the powerful. Good hotels for the middle
class segment. And some cheap lodgings for the lower middle class people. Thus, your travelogue would
help people from all segments of the society and will be greatly popular in its effect.
6. Mention Some Out of the Way Tourist Attraction

To give your travelogue that specific edge, you should try to include some out of the way tourist
attractions. These tourist attractions could be anything from a visit to the local winery or some bargain or
elusive items sold at the local market. So, do your homework properly if you want to excel in travel writing.
7. Give Some Cultural Background

Giving some cultural background of the place makes your travelogue richer in its content. People like
to know the background and culture of a place they are planning to visit. It gives them a distinctive idea of
what to expect from that place. It also helps them in their choice of clothes, accessories, etc. So, do remember
to include this little bit of information in your travel writing.
8. Mention Some Dos and Don’ts of the Place

Lastly, mention some dos and don’ts of the place so that a person does not make a cultural mistake
there. Say a person is planning to visit the Middle East. Then, s/he should wear very decent clothes. Knowing
the dos and don’ts of a particular place makes a person abide by all her/his etiquettes while fully enjoying the
sights and sounds of that place.
V. APPLICATION
“The Next Top Travel Agent”
A. Directions: Pretend you own a travel agency. You have clients from Italy. Their trip in the Philippines
will be for 20 days. Being the travel agent, you have one week to build their itinerary. Using the following
guidelines, build your client's itinerary.
1. Short history section

2. The client wishes to see several tourist attractions in Philippines.(3 “must see” destinations)
 Common Phrases
 Places to eat
 Festivals and holiday.
3. Keep in mind travel times, admission costs, meals, and sleeping arrangements.
4. You may use air, land, and sea transportation.
5. Watch the time and make the trip a trip that you would enjoy.
6. Recommended daily budget
7. Include a map showing the route the clients will take.
8. Experiences.
This information would be presented using a power point.
B. Directions: Write a travelogue based on your client’s itinerary

REFERENCES
8 Tips For Writing an Excellent Travelogue (n.d).Retrieved

from:https://www.freelancewriting.com/business-writing/8-tips-for-writing-a-travelogue/
Writing a Travelogue (n.d).Retrieved from:https://academichelp.net/creative-writing/write- travelogue.html
Madden, R. (2016) 50 adventures to try in your lifetime. Retrieved from:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/activity-and-
Ang, J. (2015). English 1: Critical Reading and effective/ Engaged Writing for the 21st century Filipino
Student. Mindshapers Co.,Inc. Manila
Travelogue – A Short Guide. (n.d).Retrieved from: http://www.writeawriting.com/academic-
writing/travelogue-a-short-guide/
MODULE 2
Lesson 3- REFLECTION ESSAY
I. INTRODUCTION
Essay is considered as one of the canonical genres of literature along with poetry, fiction, and drama.
By now, you probably know that there are different types which are narrative essay (tells a story), descriptive
essay (which paints with words), expository essay (which makes an explanation), and argumentative essay
(which expresses the author’s opinion on particular topic)
The reflection or reflective essay is one that expresses the writer’s insights on a given subject matter
but, unlike the argumentative essay whose main purpose is to convince the reader of the logic and validity of
the author’s argument, the reflection essay concerns itself, above all, with the author’s introspection
especially with respect to what he/she learned from individual experiences. It should likewise be a reminder
that in writing a reflection essay, one may integrate elements from the other types. For instance, one may tell
an anecdote (narrative) or describe a place or person (descriptive).

1. discuss reflection essay as a type of creative nonfiction;
2. understand the distinction between and among creative nonfiction types and forms; and
3. write the final version of one’s own creative nonfiction.
9. Edmodo;
10. Zoom;
11. Google classroom; and
II. ACTIVITY
A. Directions: What do you think is reflection essay? Do the word association map below.
Reflection Essay
III. ANALYSIS
Directions: This sample essay below is about reflecting on the arrival of a younger sibling. Read
and answer the following questions briefly.
My Little Brother
In my short life, there are many experiences that could qualify as life-changing. Every new
experience was, at one time or another, the first experience. For good or bad, each instance changed
the course that my life has taken. But, the most transformative experience was the birth of my
youngest brother.
Joel is someone my parents often call a happy accident. At the time that my mother became
pregnant, I was 13, and my other brother, Jake, was 10. We were what you would call a well-rounded,
perfect family of four. We neatly fit into the perfect classification in nearly every way. We didn't realize
what we were missing until the moment that my youngest brother first opened his striking blue eyes.
In truth, I resented the fact that I would be having another sibling. Nothing needed to be
added to our family, and my mother, already 38 at the time, was considered high risk because of her
age. The pregnancy itself was full of complications that sent the straight course of my life into
rollercoaster-like loops that my 13-year-old mind had a hard time comprehending. But now, I can see
how forging through those loops helped me to roll with the punches that life inevitably brings
The day Joel was born, my mother took me with her to the hospital rather than my father. It
wasn't a planned move, but Jake and my father were both feverish; I was the next best alternative.
Sitting with her through every contraction, I gained a new respect for just how powerful and strong a
woman could be in what might be considered their weakest moment. Holding her hand and feeding
her ice chips, I gained a connection with my mother that I didn't realize we were lacking.
The moment my new baby brother came into this world, I realized two things nearly
simultaneously. First, you don't realize how much you need something until it's sitting in your lap.
Second, my life after this moment would never be the same. The moment he curled his chubby little
finger around mine, I understood the words "happy accident" completely.
There are many different experiences in life that have changed a part of me as a person.
But, nothing so profoundly changed my views and outlook on life like the birth of my youngest brother.
Joel's arrival was a life-altering event that caused me to see the world through new eyes.
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3. How did the birth of Joel change the writer’s perspectives?

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4. What did the writer realize about his mother giving birth to his little brother?
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IV. ABSTRACTION
Reflection essay
Reflective essays describe an event or experience, then analyze the meaning of that
experience and what can be learned from it. What makes an essay reflective is that the writer is
analyzing a past event from the present. It requires the writer to open up about their thoughts and
emotions to paint a true picture of their history, personality, and individual traits. They should include
a vivid summary and description of the experience so that the reader feels they have also
experienced it. They should also include an explanation of your thoughts, feelings, and reactions.
What Can You Write About?

The most common subjects
 A real experience
 Something you imagined
 A place or a special object
 Something you've read, watched, seen, touched, tasted, smelled, or heard.
The above subjects might have already sparked an idea of what you would like to write about. If not,
below are some topics, or prompt ideas for a reflective essay.
Places You've Been

1. The beach, mountains, countryside, or desert
2. A special hideaway or special room
3. The house you grew up in
4. A relative's home
Life-Altering Events
 A special date
 Failing or succeeding at something
 A time you learned something new
 A new experience
 A time you overcame one of your fears
 An important memory
 A significant conversation
V. APPLICATION
A. Directions: Read the poem and fill in the chart below. Identify what you think the author feels in the
poem and your response to it. Then, write a reflection essay about it.
Invictus
William Ernest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance

I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears

Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,

How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
Do we feel the same?
What The Author Feels What I feel?
Reflection Essay
B. Directions: Write a self-assessment or reflection about your own learning experience.
REFERENCES
How to Write a Reflective Essay With Sample Essays (2019) Retrieved from:
https://owlcation.com/humanities/How-to-Write-a-Reflective-Essay-with-Sample-Essays
Invictus. Retrieved from: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51642/invictus

MODULE 2
Lesson 4 - BLOGGING
I. INTRODUCTION
Many people who have heard the term “blogging” fail to understand what a “blog” is or how creating
or reading one can impact or improve their lives. In this lesson, this term will be discuss comprehensively.
A blog is an online diary or journal located on a website. The content of a blog typically includes text,
pictures, videos, animated GIFs and even scans from old physical offline diaries or journals and other hard
copy documents. Since a blog can exist merely for personal use, sharing information with an exclusive group
or to engage the public, a blog owner can set their blog for private or public access. At the end of the lesson,
the learners are expected to:
1. describe the blog as a type of creative nonfiction.
2. write a mini critique of a peer’s work based on coherence and organization of paragraphs,
development of literary elements use of factual information, and other qualities concerning
form and content.
3. Write the final version of one’s own creative nonfiction in a composition of five paragraphs
or more.
13. Edmodo;
14. Zoom;
15. Google Meet; and
II. ACTIVITY
Directions: Complete the columns of the KWL Chart Below.
What I KNOW about BLOGS What I WANT to know about What I LEARNED about blogs
BLOGS
III. ANALYSIS
Directions: Read the blog entry below and answer the comprehension questions briefly.
CLOSER TOGETHER EVEN WHEN WE'RE APART
By Ava Te-Zabat
Life in quarantine has forced all of us to reimagine how to maintain our relationships, and
send love while self-isolating. Couples, even those living within a few kilometers from each other,
have unexpectedly shifted to long-distance relationships. And even as the country moves towards
easing restrictions, safety under these changing times is of utmost importance. While the distance
remains, here are some date night ideas, data and internet capability allowing, to help you
#StayCloserApart and your hearts growing fonder:
Have an online game night
For the couples with a competitive streak, keep that spark by setting up a game night
between each other. Whether it’s an RPG you play via platforms like Discord or Twitch, or a virtual
escape room you try to solve together, there are many available ways to bond over a shared desire
to win.
Try out a new recipe
We’ve seen all kinds of cooking and baking challenges since the start of quarantine, from
Dalgona coffee to sushi bake, with lots of people trying their hands at these DIY recipes. If neither of
you are very good in the kitchen, help each other out virtually and try the same recipe together, for a
new spin on sharing a meal. Tip: Dress up and light a candle, so you can bask in the ambience of
your date night.
Complete a workout
If you get motivated to exercise when you’re SO is beside you to cheer you on, maybe you’ve
become a bit lazy or uninspired to finish the routine. Take an online class together, whether it’s an
intense HIT workout, or a fun and energetic Zumba class, so you can still be each other’s workout
buddies while apart.
Go on a virtual movie date
For the cinephile couples who had regular dates in the cinema, now you can replicate that
experience digitally. Whether it’s through a shared screen, the Netflix party extension on Google
Chrome, or simply pressing the play button at the same time, your movie dates and marathons can
continue even under isolation
Source:https://www.artsyfartsyava.com/2020/06/closer-together-even-when-were-apart.html?m=1
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IV. ABSTRACTION
Blog
A blog (short for “Web log”) is simply a Web publishing platform that presents the most
recently published content at the top of a Web site, followed, chronologically, by older content
vertically down the page. Blog entries (much like mini journal entries) tend to be fairly short but
sometimes are as long as several thousands of words. CNN's Global Public Square was an excellent
example of a legitimate news blog, as was The New York Times' The Lede.
Blog styles usually fall somewhere on a continuum between traditional journalism (such as
an op-ed piece that night appear in a print newspaper) and a personal diary. The purpose of blogs
also varies widely. Blogs often express personal opinions, experiences and perspectives regarding
an event or a source of information (e.g., here's a link to this great article I found, and here's what I
think of it). The writing style tends to be less formal (unlike a structured essay), and bloggers often
have the aim of engaging reader participation via commenting.
What function do blogs serve in a democratic society?
Consider the opinion of Yale University student Leah Anthony Libresco: “Blogs inform and
empower ordinary citizens by allowing related data to be synthesized quickly and comprehensively
and by making it easier for citizens to share their new opinions with friends or elected officials. In the
blogosphere, you're only a hop, skip, and a link away from sending form letters to send people or
joining a meetup for a protest. Democracy depends on lowering the barriers to becoming informed.
Although blogs are a great resource for the wonky, policy-making elite, their real power lies in their
ability to provide broad overviews of the issues at stake and quick links for citizen activists.”
What makes a good blog post?
At a minimum, a blog post should have a focused topic, be informative and engaging, and
include some form of backed-up opinion. Posts should be provocative, yet respectful. Sometimes
posts can reference other sources of online information, offering the reader the opportunity to
investigate the topic further. Good blog posts often inspire readers to comment on the post.
What are blogging ethics? Should bloggers be governed by such “rules”?

Blogs are posted in a public space. As such, consider whether there are rules of ethics or
etiquette that responsible bloggers should follow. “Martin,” a blogger and media researcher,
proposed the following “Code of Blogging Ethics.” (NOTE: Some of these criteria will not apply to the
students’ actual assignment, but are valuable to discuss nonetheless.)
Promotes Interactivity
 Post to your blog on a regular basis
 Visit and post on other blogs
 Respect blog etiquette

 Attempt to be entertaining, interesting, and/or relevant
Promote Free Expression

 Do not restrict access to your blog by specific individuals or groups
 Do not self-censor by removing posts or comments once they are published
 Allow and encourage comments on your blog
Strive for Factual Truth

 Never intentionally deceive others
 Be accountable for what you post
Be as Transparent as Possible
 Reveal you identity as much as possible (name, photo, background info, etc.)
 Reveal your personal affiliations and conflicts of interest
 Cite and link to all sources referenced in each post
Promote the Human Element in Blogging

 Minimize harm to others when posting information
 Promote community by linking to other blogs
 Build relationships by responding to e-mails and comments regularly.
How Blogging Works
Blogging is as simple as obtaining a website and publishing original content on it. Tech-savvy
bloggers can buy a domain name and build the website themselves. Those with less HTML knowledge can
create an account with sites like WordPress that simplify the web design and publishing process.
Blogs are usually simple websites. Older pieces may be archived in separate sections of the site,
and there may be a separate page with contact info or a bio, but the blog itself is usually just a single page
that can be scrolled through—similar to the news feed on social media sites like Facebook. As with a
Facebook news feed, a blog displays the newest content at the top of the page.
All of the posts on a blog are usually created by a single author. However, when a company or
organization maintains a blog, it may pay for blog content—either by hiring a team of writers or buying
content to post.
Another unique feature of blogging is interlinking. This occurs when a blogger links to another
person's blog within their own blog post. For example, if a music teacher maintains a blog, and they write a
blog post about how to form a chord, they might link to a musician's blog to show an example of the chords
in action. A political blogger may link to another politics blog and then discuss how they agree or disagree
with a post on that blog. Interlinking, along with the comment section, fosters the sense of community that
makes blogs unique.
V. APPLICATION
A. Directions: Write a draft for your blog describing your daily life basis during the quarantine period. State
the advantages and disadvantages you are experiencing.
Note: The edited and final version will be uploaded on blogspot.com.
B. Directions: Choose a writing buddy. Both of you will write 3 blog entries and will offer constructive
feedback. Feedback will be recorded as a video presentation and will be submitted online.
REFERENCES
What Is A Blog? – A Guide to Understanding The Concept Of Blogging (n.d)
Retrieved From: https://makeawebsitehub.com/what-is-a-blog/
Duermyer, R. (2020) What Is Blogging? Retrieved From:
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/blogging-what-is-it-1794405

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PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

B. Directions: Answer the questions briefly.

1. A nonfiction text that recreates an experience from an author’s life.

MY SMALL MOMENT TOPIC

What happened? Where? When? Who was with

Emotion, feeling and reaction you want to share Sensory details

B. Directions: Use the image below to jumpstart your personal narrative.

Criteria for Grading Points

Comic strips express messages or provide brief glances of events or stories.

Criteria for Grading Points

B. Answer the following questions.

1. What are the popular destinations in the Philippines?

1. Research about the Place

2. Give a Photographic Description

3. Highlight the Various Attractions

4. Mention the Ways and Means to Reach the Destination

5. Name a Few Good Hotels

6. Mention Some Out of the Way Tourist Attraction

7. Give Some Cultural Background

8. Mention Some Dos and Don’ts of the Place

1. Short history section

This information would be presented using a power point.

B. Directions: Write a travelogue based on your client’s itinerary

8 Tips For Writing an Excellent Travelogue (n.d).Retrieved

At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

3. How did the birth of Joel change the writer’s perspectives?

What Can You Write About?

Places You've Been

In the fell clutch of circumstance

Beyond this place of wrath and tears

It matters not how strait the gate,

Do we feel the same?

What The Author Feels What I feel?

B. Directions: Write a self-assessment or reflection about your own learning experience.

Invictus. Retrieved from: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51642/invictus

3. What roles do love and time play in this blog?

What function do blogs serve in a democratic society?

What makes a good blog post?

What are blogging ethics? Should bloggers be governed by such “rules”?

 Respect blog etiquette

Promote Free Expression

Strive for Factual Truth

Promote the Human Element in Blogging

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