Introduction:

Welcome to the First Quarter of this school year! This quarter, lessons focus on concepts
about creative writing, its types and the techniques used in writing. You will need to produce
short paragraphs or vignettes using imagery, diction, figures of speech and specific experiences.
Lessons will also be on concepts of poetry--- its elements, literary devices, and techniques in
poem writing. You will read poems and learn to appreciate them. You will explore the possibility
of creating your own well-crafted poems as you integrate your knowledge and skills learned in
this quarter. The enhancement of your creative writing skill is on top of all of these.

Objectives:

At the end of the first quarter, you should be able to:

1. Gain knowledge about imagery, diction, figures of speech and other variations of the
language
2. Gain knowledge on poetry and its elements, techniques, and other literary devices;
3. Perform tasks by following instructions;
4. Appreciate poems meaningfully;
5. Produce short paragraphs or vignettes using imagery, diction, figures of speech and specific
experiences; and
6. Create short well-crafted poem applying various elements and literary devices.
 Grade 12 HUMSS • Creative Writing • First Quarter ~ First Semester

Lesson 1: Introduction to Creative Writing

(One week lesson)

Introduction

The first lesson of the first quarter will be an Introduction to Creative Writing and its
various forms and elements. You will be differentiating creative writing from academic,
technical and other forms of writing. You will also learn its function and identify the various
types. Let us begin…

Objectives

After the lesson, you should be able to acquire knowledge and analyze the importance of
creative writing and its different elements. You should be able to do the following:

1. note the different types and elements of creative writing;

2. differentiate imaginative writing from among other forms of writing; and
3. do an analysis of a literary piece.

Try this!

A. My favorites!

In the following boxes, identify the following:

My favorite My favorite Line/s in the literary What kind of literary

literary work work? work is it?
(Identify the title and (Identify the line/s and reason/s that made it (Identify whether it’s fiction,
the author) your favorite) non-fiction, or poetry
Title: Line/s:

Author: Reason/s:
 Read and Ponder

What is CREATIVE WRITING?

Also known as 'the art of making things up,' creative writing is a vital part of modern
society.
Traditionally referred to as literature, creative writing is an art of sorts - the art of making
things up. It's writing done in a way that is not academic or technical but still attracts an
audience. Though the definition is rather loose, creative writing can for the most part be
considered any writing that is original and self-expressive. (Regh Ellorimo)
Creative writing is considered to be any writing, fiction, poetry, or non-fiction that goes
outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, and technical forms of
literature. (Wikipedia)
‘Creative writing’ is any writing that expresses events and emotions in an imaginative
manner and whose primary intent is to arouse emotions. Creative writing can therefore be fiction,
using imaginative narration, or nonfiction, based on facts and events. The common ground of
fiction and non-fiction writing is the creativity the writer uses to express his or her thoughts and
emotions.’
It is a form of writing where creativity is the forefront of its purpose through using
imagination, creativity, and innovation in order to tell a story through strong written visuals with
an emotional impact, like in poetry writing, short story writing, novel writing, and more.

The following examples show that, to some degree, all writing is creative, since it always
involves re-creation, ie. the selection of some components, imagined or real, and exclusion of
others:

1. Consider a little boy’s excited announcement to his grandmother about a new puppy:
“He’s got big ears, Nanna, jus’ like mine … and he cries and cries …. Mummy gived him a
sausage and he ate it so fast he’s gonna grow into a giant…he’s the bestest puppy I ever had,
Nanna.”
Human beings are natural story tellers, and like all story tellers, this little boy takes some parts of
his experience that are meaningful to him, expands on that experience to make it more exciting
and unique, and conveys it in language that both conveys information and feeling.

He also anticipates a particular kind of response (“Oh, how sweet” …“That’s so exciting” …”I
am so happy for you”), and communicates in ways that are most likely to elicit it.

2. Consider part of a letter written by the boy’s sister:

Did I tell you that our dog, Jacko, died last week? Brennie was really sad, so dad bought him a
puppy yesterday, and he couldn’t care less about Jacko any more. Little brat. I had to beg for
months to get Jacko, but Brennie gets a puppy just by crying. It’s whiney and ugly, anyway.

Notice this person has a different focus. She selects different information, and expresses
her own emotional perspective, to create a different story out of the same events. Both examples
illustrate the selective, creative aspect of communication. They are about reality, which means
that to some degree, they re-create the reality they are trying to represent. No two representations
will ever be exactly the same, and usually differ considerably. All writing focuses on one thing,
and reduces emphasis on another; and in doing so it packages information or a message in ways
that reflect the writer’s intent, meaning and priorities.

HOW DOES CREATIVE WRITING DIFFER?

As stated before all writing involves creativity since it is selective and is written from the
writer’s perspective. Like informative writing, expositions (detailed statements or explanations)
or instructions, creative writing does convey information, even when we define it so broadly;
indeed, information is the basic component of all communication, no matter what kind.
The overall intent of creative writing is not to inform. Creative writing uses senses and
emotions in order to create a strong visual in the reader’s mind whereas other forms of writing
typically only leave the reader with facts and information instead of emotional intrigue.
A storyteller’s narrative is designed to express the storyteller’s feelings about some
aspect of life, a human experience, like love or loss, and to engage the reader in those feelings.
Writers attempt to get at a truth about humanity through poetics and storytelling. A poet
uses events, images and people to deliver concentrated emotion. Dramatists and screen writers
convey and stir emotions through action and dialogue. A magazine feature writer comments on
real people and real lives to arouse our sympathy, delight, horror or concern.

CREATIVE WRITING VS. OTHER FORMS OF WRITING

Informative writing is primarily about imparting knowledge. Creative writing is primarily about
creating emotional effect and significance.

Differences between creative and informative writing are sometimes quite blurred. Some
wellknown and esteemed pieces of writing that are primarily informative are also very creative,
sensitive and beautiful, while some primarily creative works are also highly informative.

To understand this better, read a chapter from A.S. Byatt’s novel, Possession, Tolstoy’s
War and Peace, Dee Brown’s history, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, and James Mitchener’s
epic novel, Hawaii. You will also see writing where creativity and information carry equal
weight and importance in some newspaper feature articles, often found in the center pages of the
weekend editions, and in many magazine articles.

Good creative writing uses the same kinds of writing that make for good informative
writing, or good argument, or good exposition. It is the writer’s skill at using these forms of
writing that can turn any piece of writing into creative piece of writing.

Even when we write fiction, we are dealing with reality as we know it. Fictional does not
mean false. It takes our reality, or parts of it, and shows it to us in new ways. It makes the
familiar unfamiliar, and takes us into parts of reality, making us take the time (because we read
much slower than we think or see) to see its complexity, beauty and pain. Even fantasy fiction
and science fiction, which give us totally created worlds, are based on elements of reality, and
are therefore recognizable and believable.

Therefore, when we write creatively, it doesn’t matter whether we are writing fiction or
non-fiction. What matters is that we are sharing experiences and emotions with the reader and,
for a while at least, leading them towards a particular point of view.

Technical Writing Creative Writing

Factual Fictional and imaginative
Informative, instructional, or persuasive Entertaining, provocative, and captivating
Clear, precise, and straightforward Artistic, figurative, symbolic or even vague
Objective Subjective
Specialized vocabulary Generalized vocabulary
Most of the writing written in the world falls under this category, technical writing such as
advertisements, web copy, copywriting, product descriptions, textbooks, reference material (e.g.
encyclopedias), letters (e.g. formal letters to get an interview). Words which appear everywhere,
on your TV screen, on the computer and on the paper are all technical writing.

Key Differences

 In creative writing the most of the part is self-created, although the idea might be inspired but
in technical writing the facts are to be obliged and the note is delivered from leading on what
previously other greats have concluded.
 Most commonly, the creative writing is for general audience or for masses but technical
writing is for specific audience.
 The creative writing entertains people as it has poetry or some illustrations or another idea,
whereas the technical writing follows the strong pattern based on facts and is just to transfer
the information to the audience.
 In technical writing the specialized vocabulary, such like scientific terms and other are used
while in creative writing, one can go with slang or evocative phrases or even something
which can be perceived well by the audience.
 Humor, satire might be the useful essences in creative writing, but such thoughts or ideas
have no link with the technical writing.

Academic Writing Creative Writing

needs to be structured and executed adhering
to a series of guidelines
Is rigid, procedural, purposed purely to
convey knowledge, data and information
aims to explore an idea, argument, or concept
Does not need to adhere to any specific style
parameters
is inspired, artistic and entertains with word
pictures, concepts and deep meaning
allows for more personal expression

Creative writing is different to academic writing. Writing for websites is different to

writing for newspaper columns. Journal entries are different to writing press releases on behalf of
a brand. Writing purposes do vary. It’s important that when undertaking any writing you have a
firm grasp on this concept.

Books and book reports, essays, research paper or research article, conference paper,
academic journal, dissertation and thesis, abstract, explication are few examples of academic
writing

Key Differences
 Style is the chief difference between academic and creative writing.
 Academic writing is orderly, organized and follows a formula. Anyone can master it.
Everyone should master it.
 Academic writing will earn you A’s, creative writing may get you published. Academic
writing must be taught, but rarely is; creative writing is optional, but is almost always the
focus of writing curricula.
 Academic writing requires more factual evidence for support, and presents challenges such
as the pressure of time.
TYPES OF CREATIVE WRITING
Poetry of all kinds Fiction (novels, novellas, and short stories)
Plays Speeches
Movie and television screenplays Memoirs
Stage play scripts Personal essays
Lyrics

TECHNIQUES USED IN CREATIVE WRITING

In order to get better at creative writing, you have to take note of the techniques that can
be used in writing. These techniques are also the elements that will make your writing great.
Each technique is just as important as the other.

1. Plot Development
What differentiates creative writing from other forms of writing is the fact that creative
writing has a plot of some sort and a unique one. Without having a plot, there’s no story.
Without a story, you’re really just writing facts on paper, much like a journalist.
2. Character Development
Characters are necessary for creative writing and they need to be developed in order to tell a
story.
Character Development is defined as the uncovering of who a character is and how they
change in the course of the story. From the start to the end, your readers should be able to
understand your characters deeply.
3. Underlying Theme
Creative writing needs a theme or message for it to be complete. By telling a story, you can
also teach lessons.
4. Visual Descriptions
These are needed in order to help the reader understand what the surroundings of the
characters look like. This pulls readers in and allows them to imagine themselves in the
characters’ shoes--- which is the reason people read.
5. Point of View
First and third person points of view are two of the most common used in creative writing.
6. Dialogue
The dialogue in creative writing is not used the same way as other forms of writing. Creative
writing (aside from silent films) requires dialogue to support the story. Characters should
interact with one another to further the plot and development each other more.
7. Imaginative Language
In creative writing you should know how to choose to craft the vision in your mind. This
means, creative writing uses more anecdotes, metaphors, similes, and other comparisons in
order to paint a vivid image in the reader’s mind.
8. Emotional Appeal
All writing can have emotional appeal. However, it’s the entire goal of creative writing. Your
job as a writer is to make people feel how you want them to by telling them a story.
 12 HUMSS GARGANERA- CREATIVE WRITING- FIRST SEMESTER- FIRST
QUARTER

Name: ________________________________________ DATE: ____________

Grade and Section: 12 HUMSS GARGANERA SCORE: ___________

See if you can do this (20 points)

To develop your perspective on creative writing, find two (2) different examples of
creative writing (eg. stories, plays, poems, novel excerpts, feature stories) you had as a student.
Read for no more than 30 minutes for each piece of writing. As you read, identify where the
writer has successfully, or unsuccessfully, applied aspects of what has been touched on in this
lesson.

Write your answer in the following format:

Title and Author of the Literary Piece #1 : _______________________________

Favorite part of the Literary piece:

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What aspects of creative writing were evidently used by the author in the literary piece?
Give a brief explanation.
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What techniques of creative writing were used by the author? Give examples taken from
the author’s work and a brief explanation for each.
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Was the author successful in conveying emotions or human experience in the literary
piece? Why or why not?
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Will you recommend other students to read this literary work? Why?
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Title and Author of the Literary Piece #2 : _______________________________

Favorite part of the Literary piece:

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What aspects of creative writing were evidently used by the author in the literary piece?
Give a brief explanation.
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What techniques of creative writing were used by the author? Give examples taken from
the author’s work and a brief explanation for each.
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Was the author successful in conveying emotions or human experience in the literary
piece? Why or why not?
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Will you recommend other students to read this literary work? Why?
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Creative Writing Entry 1: Think of an idea that will serve as the subject of your piece of
writing. Write creatively. (15points)