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CREATIVE NONFICTION 12
SHS CARESIAN REMOTE ADAPTIVE DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Name: _____________________________________ Grade and Section: ________________

FOURTH QUARTER

CLAP 2
CARESian Learning
Activity Page
Appear Dis a Peer!
COMMENCEMENT
OPENING PRAYER
CARESian Prayer
Grant me O Lord, my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you and wisdom to find you,
to act justly, to love and to walk humbly with our God.
Twin Hearts of Jesus and Mary Reign in our hearts forever. AMEN

OVERVIEW
This module will provide you with guides and tips on how you write a mini critique of your 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.

CONTENT STANDARD
The learner understands that mastery of the basic forms, types, techniques and devices of
creative nonfiction enables him/her to effectively critique and write creative nonfiction.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner writes a clear and coherent critique and an interesting and engaging creative
nonfiction.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

The learner shall be able to 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

FORMATION STANDARD
The learner shall be able to respect peer’s constructive criticism as one of the best ways
to improve and learn in writing a craft.

TIME FRAME
Two (2) weeks

MY LEARNING TARGETS

At the end of the week, I can be able to complete the tasks and learn to:

 create own process or steps in making a critique.

 construct an essay employing coherence and organization of paragraphs, development of
literary elements use of factual information, and other qualities concerning form and content.
 write a clear and coherent critique of peer’s work.

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ACTIVATION
FREE ESSAY

1. The last quarter, you experienced to evaluate your peer’s work. What are your
experiences with peer review?
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2. What made peer review work or not work for you?

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3. What’s your biggest pet peeve? What do you wish it would be like?
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Name: ______________________________ Score: ____________
Grade and Section: ____________________ Date: _____________ Q4 CLAP 2

ACQUISITION
ACTIVITY TITLE: My Critique Process
LEARNING TARGET: I can create own process or steps in making a critique.
REFERENCE: DepEd.Learning.Module.Region1.La Union.Schools.Division

Concept Digest:
Getting constructive criticism of your writing is one of the best ways to improve and learn
your craft. However, giving critique to other writers isn't just a way of paying people back for the critique
they've given you - you can also learn a great deal from analysing other people's writing to find out what
works and what doesn't.
In your previous lesson, you are done with presenting a commentary/critique on a chosen
creative nonfictional text representing a particular type or form. This will provide you with guides and
tips on how you write a mini critique of your 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. (Read the attachment)

Learning Activity 1
Directions: From what you have understood in the lesson, construct your own
process or steps in making a critique paper. Use the organizer below and consider the
criteria in each step, (content-3 mechanics-2)

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CREATIVE NONFICTION 12
SHS CARESIAN REMOTE ADAPTIVE DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Name: ______________________________ Score: ____________
Grade and Section: ____________________ Date: _____________ Q4 CLAP 2

REFINEMENT
ACTIVITY TITLE: Writing Critiquing 101
LEARNING TARGET: I can construct an essay employing coherence and
organization of paragraphs, development of literary
elements use of factual information, and other qualities
concerning form and content
REFERENCE: DepEd.Learning.Module.Region1.La Union.Schools.Division

Concept Digest:
The goal of a peer review is to help improve your classmate's paper by
pointing out strengths and weaknesses that may not be apparent to the author. You will
be asked to write and critique an essay and reflect on it.
Learning Activity 2
Directions: Choose one topic from the following and write an essay in at least 3
paragraphs incorporating the strategies you learned from this module. Write a catchy
title for your text. (Content-5 Organization-5 Mechanics-5)
a. My unforgettable travel before quarantine
b. My greatest learning during this pandemic
c. Environmental issues today

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Name: ______________________________ Score: ____________
Grade and Section: ____________________ Date: _____________ Q4 CLAP 2

EVALUATION
ACTIVITY TITLE: Mini Critique It Is!
LEARNING TARGET: I can write a clear and coherent critique of peer’s work.
REFERENCE: DepEd.Learning.Module.Region1.La Union.Schools.Division

Learning Activity 3
Directions: Exchange your crafted essay with a classmate and complete a peer
review of each other’s writing. Remember to give positive feedback and to be courteous
and polite in your responses. Use the questions for peer review provided in the next
page to easily create an outline of the strengths and weaknesses of your peer’s work.
This will be graded by the rubric below. Use the next paper in your critique.

CLOSING PRAYER
“My heart is stirred by a noble theme, as I recite my verses for the King, my tongue is
the pen of a skillful writer.”
PSALM 45: 1
CAMILLE DATINGALING CAGUETE Facebook: Camille Caguete Gmail: camilladatingaling@gmail.com
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Peer Review: Organization, Unity, and Coherence

A. Title of essay: ___________________________________________

B. Writer’s name: ___________________________________________
C. Peer reviewer’s name: ___________________________________________
D. This essay is about ___________________________________________________
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E. Your main points in this essay are _______________________________________
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F. What I liked most about this essay is _____________________________________
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G. These places in your essay are not clear to me:
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Needs improvement because _____________________________________________
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H. The one additional change you could make that would improve this essay
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I. My overall review is ___________________________________________________

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ATTACHMENT

Good creative nonfiction writing must have coherence and organization of

paragraphs, development of literary elements use of factual information, and other qualities
concerning form and content.

1. Organization is said that ideas are well-developed when there is a clear statement
of purpose, position, facts, examples, specific details, definitions, explanation,
justifications, or opposing viewpoints. Organization is achieved when these ideas are
logically and accurately arranged. Organization means that your argument flows logically
from one point to the next.

2. Coherence means that sentences are arranged in a logical manner, making them easily
understood by the reader. Cohesion is the connection of ideas at sentence level. Cohesion means that
the elements of your paper work together smoothly and naturally.

Your topic will suggest the Structure of your text. Structure is the arrangement or organization
of the text.
a. Chronological structure- an arrangement of events in a linear fashion as they occurred in
time.
b. Flashback structure- beginning in a certain point of the story then moving back in the past.
c. Parallel structure- a type of structure that has several stories, running side by side with
occasional cross-cutting or convergence.
d. Collage or Mosaic structure- it involves pasting together of small fragments, which all
together build up the total picture of what happened.
e. Question and Answer structure- it allows the reader to hear the subject’s voice without
awkwardness of having to repeat “he said” or “she said” before or after every direct quotation.
f. Frame or The story-within-a-story- it is a good structure to use when you want to say two
stories- say, a travel narrative, where the actual physical journey is paralleled by an inner journey.

Creative Nonfiction writing must have 3 parts: Introduction, Body, and Ending/Conclusion.

1. INTRODUCTION. The purpose of introduction is to grab the readers’ attention and compel them to
read further. It should have a strong and dramatic beginning.

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a. Title. It is not necessarily written before the piece is written, but it is good to have a working
title to help you focus.
▪ Catchy and clever tiles have an advantage
▪ Titles which are too long are at disadvantage
▪ Titles should not be misleading
▪ It should give the reader an idea of what to expect.

b. The first paragraph. First paragraphs lead the reader to reading the whole text. Thus, it must
catch attention, give the reader a hint of what the subject is, set the tone, and guide the reader to what
comes next. The key to good creative nonfiction is dramatic writing and the key to good dramatic writing
is action. Ways of beginning:
▪ Passage of vivid description
▪ Quotation
▪ Dialogue
▪ Question
▪ Striking statement
▪ Reference to current event
▪ In media res-plunge right into the middle of the action

2. BODY. In the body, highly effective use of sensory details and different literary devices bring the
story to life.
Literary Elements refer to particular identifiable characteristics of a whole text. They are not
“used”, per se, by authors; they represent the elements of storytelling which are common to all literary
and narrative forms. For example, every story has a theme, every story has a setting, every story has
a conflict, every story is written from a particular point of view, etc. In order to be discussed legitimately
as part of a textual analysis, literary elements must be specifically identified for that particular text.

But, why use factual information?

Creative nonfiction is about fact and truth. The truth can be about a personal experience, event, or
issue in the public eye. You can research on your topic: primary (interview, personal experience, or
participant observation) and secondary research (books, magazines, newspaper, Web)
 Never invent or change facts.
 An invented story is fiction.
 Provide accurate information.
 Write honestly and truthfully.
 Information should be verifiable.
 Provide concrete evidence.
 Use facts, examples, and quotations.
 Use literary devices to tell the story.
 Choose language that stimulates and entertains the reader, such as simile, metaphor, imagery.

3. CONSCLUSION. Ending a creative nonfiction piece must be the logical conclusion of the flow of
your text or of the development of your ideas. The reader must be left with the impression that the
subject was adequately discussed or presented. Ways of ending:
▪ Dramatic denouement
▪ Note of quiet lyricism
▪ Moral lesson
▪ Anecdote
▪ Point made at the beginning of the essay

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Critique is a critical discussion or review that describes, summarizes, analyzes, and evaluates the
strengths and weaknesses of a work. It is written in paragraph form.
Peer critique or peer review is the practice of writers to review and provide constructive criticism of
each other’s works.

Peer Critique Guidelines

1. Be kind: Always treat others with dignity and respect. This means we never use words that are
hurtful, including sarcasm.
2. Be specific: Focus on particular strengths and weaknesses, rather than making general
comments like “It’s good” or “I like it.” Provide insight into why it is good or what, specifically, you like
about it.
3. Be helpful: The goal is to positively contribute to the individual or the group, not to simply be
heard. Echoing the thoughts of others or cleverly pointing out details that are irrelevant wastes time.
4. Participate: Peer critique is a process to support each other, and your feedback is valued!

How to Write a Critique: Suggested Critique Format

1. Summarize and interpret. At this first stage, you are not judging the piece or offering
suggestions. You are just telling the author what you think it is about, and what you think it is trying to
do. This is important because it tells the author how well he or she has succeeded in communicating.
It also tells the author if you have understood the piece correctly.
2. Say what you think is working well. Positive feedback can be as useful as criticism. Point out
the best parts of the piece and the strengths of the author's writing. This can help the author write more
"best parts" in the future and develop his or her individual talent.
3. Give constructive criticism. Make sure that criticism is respectful and delivered in a form that
allows the author to make specific improvements. Give examples from the piece whenever possible to
show your points.

How to Write a Critique: Do's and Don'ts

DO:
 Read the piece several times ahead of time
 Try to experience the piece as an "ordinary reader" before you consider it as an author
or editor
 Try to understand the author's goals
 Be specific in your feedback and provide relevant examples
DON'T:
 Impose your own aesthetics, tastes, or world view
 Rewrite the story the way you would have written it
 Discourage the author
 Offer criticisms that are too general to help the author make specific improvements

NOTE: Don't expect your first critique to be perfect. Do expect your ability to critique it will
improve with practice over time, just like your writing

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