CREATIVE WRITING

Quarter 1-Module 1
The Commonality and Distinguishing Elements
of Artistic Expression in All the Arts

RO_Q1_Creative Writing7_Module 1
Creative Writing – Grade 7

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First Quarter – Module 1
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 CREATIVE WRITING
Quarter 1-Module 1
The Commonality and Distinguishing Elements
of Artistic Expression in All the Arts

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Introduction
For the facilitator:

A warm welcome for accepting Creative Writing – Grade 7 of the Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed by educators

from public and private schools to guide you to assist the learner in achieving the
learning competencies of the K-12 Curriculum while they conquer their personal,
societal and economical struggles of education.

This educational help is hoping to connect the learner to guided and free learning
based on their abilities, pace and time. This also aims to help the learners to achieve
the 21st century skills while considering their needs and condition.

As a facilitator, you are expected to give first-hand information to the learner on how
to use this module. Their learning progress should also be guided and recorded while
they are allowed self-learning. Moreover, it is expected from you that you guide and
encourage the learners while they are doing the assigned tasks in this module.

For the learner:

A warm welcome for accepting Creative Writing – Grade 7 of the Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module!

This module was developed in order to help your learning needs. This is aims to help
you study while you are not inside the four corners of a classroom. This also aims to
give you essential learning opportunities.

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the art of Creative Writing. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard and sequence of
the course.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 - Elements and Principles of Artistic Composition Common in All

the Arts
• Lesson 2 - Elements and Principles of Essay Writing SPA_CWEL7-la-1

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. explain the commonality and distinguishing elements of artistic expression in

all the arts;
2. analyze the commonality and distinguishing principles of artistic organization
common in all the arts;
3. associate literature to art, culture and history;
4. write a narrative drawn from or inspired by a chosen artwork;
5. identify the elements of essay; and,
6. recognize the value of one’s origin and experiences as source/s of inspiration
in their literary works/outputs.

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. The element of art that refers to darkness or lightness is

A. Color B. Texture C. Form D. Value

2. Line, shape, color, value, texture, space and form as a group are called the

A. Principle of Design C. Elements of Art

B. Values of Art D. Principles of Art

3. The principle of art that an artist may use in order to bring sense of wholeness
or completeness to his work is called

A. Balance B. Emphasis C. Variety D. Unity

4. A principle of art in which is many differences among the elements are used to
create added interest in the work is called

A. Rhythm B. Balance C. Variety D. Unity

5. Emphasis is when

A. One part of the work is better than the rest

B. One part of the work is dominant and draws the eye
C. All parts of the work is good
D. One part of the work is unique and defines the artist

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 What’s New

Have you ever been in an art gallery and found yourself wishing that you could say
something really impressive?

Directions: Study the famous painting below made by Picasso titled, “Tete d'une
Femme Lisant”.

Link from: Google; Tete d'une Femme Lisant”, Picasso

Question: In 5 simple sentences, describe the painting according to its color, texture
and message that it conveys.

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__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Reference:

https://www.pablopicasso.org/tete-dune-femme-lisant.jsp

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 What is It

https://study.com/academy/lesson/composition-in-art-definition-elements.html

Artists and those who study art share their own unique language, and learning this
language is the first step to not only truly understanding and appreciating art, but
also being able to talk about it. The first step is learning the rules of composition.
When talking about the composition of a work of art, we're not talking about the
meaning or message, we're only talking about the physical components. For many
great masterpieces, we can't even begin to truly appreciate the meaning until we've
examined and talked about the composition. Plus, it's really impressive.

Composition in art - essentially the arrangement of visual elements using various

principles and techniques. It is often used to describe the overall design of a painting.

https://study.com/academy/lesson/composition-in-art-definition-elements.html

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The Visual Elements
The visual elements are the building blocks in painting and comprise of:
1. Line - The visual path that enables the eye to move within the piece.
2. Shape - Areas defined by edges within the piece, whether geometric or
organic.
3. Color - The different hues.
4. Texture - Surface qualities which translate into tactile illusions.
5. Tone - essentially a color which is not a pure hue, white or black.
6. Space - The space taken up by (positive) or in between (negative) objects.
7. Depth - Perceived distance from the observer, segmented into the foreground,
background and optionally middle ground.

The Principles of Art

The principles of art are the arrangement of visual elements with consideration to a
number of principles (otherwise referred to as the principles of design or
organisation). It consists of the following:

1. Rhythm - Creating a visual tempo through the use of repetitive elements.

2. Balance - The arrangement of elements to create a feeling of balance and
stability in your painting.
3. Focus- The arrangement of elements to place emphasis on desired areas in
your painting.
4. Pattern/Gradation - A gradual change in a certain element to help connect
the composition (long lines to short lines, large shapes to small shapes, dark
to light tones, etc).
5. Unity - Using similar elements throughout your painting to create a general
sense of harmony.
6. Contrast - Using different elements to create interest and variety.
7. Movement - Creating a visual sense of movement in your painting through
the placement of elements (for example, short, bold strokes in a painting would
give the indication of movement and activity when used in contrast to long
and muted strokes).
8. Proportion - The relative size of one element in comparison to another.

https://study.com/academy/lesson/composition-in-art-definition-elements.html

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Create your own simple art piece that showcase the integration of artistic
expression. Paintings below are made by two famous painters in the world. This will
serve as your guide. Then, write a narrative about your own piece of art.

The Weeping Woman by Picasso Monalisa by Leonardo Da Vinci

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/picasso-weeping-woman-
t05010https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mona-Lisa-painting

Assessment

Direction: Answer the following questions below. Choose your answer from the box.

LINE SHAPE
MOVEMENT
UNITY FOCUS
COLOR
______________ 1. Creating a visual sense of movement in your painting through the
placement of elements.
______________ 2. The arrangement of elements to place emphasis on desired areas
in your painting.
______________ 3. - Using similar elements throughout your painting to create a
general sense of harmony
______________ 4 . The visual path that enables the eye to move within the piece.
______________ 5. The different hues.

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of your answer.

1. What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

A. To inform/explain C. To persuade
B. To express ideas/feelings D. To entertain

2. An expository essay should only contain _____________________ language.

A. Informal B. Slang C. Vocabulary D. Formal

3. If you are including the number 5 in your writing, what is the correct way to write
it?

A. 5 B. Five C. Five (5) D. 5.0

4. During 1986, more than 600,000 immigrants entered the United States from at
least twenty countries.

A. statistic B. example C. reason D. fact

5. Topic sentence are typically the

A. First sentence in each body paragraph

B. Second sentence in each body paragraph
C. Third sentence in each body paragraph
D. Last sentence in each body paragraph

What’s New

Directions: Read the famous narrative below written by John Updike, Hub Fans Bid
Kid Adieu.
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"The afternoon grew so glowering that in the sixth inning the arc lights were turned
on--always a wan sight in the daytime, like the burning headlights of a funeral
procession. Aided by the gloom, Fisher was slicing through the Sox rookies, and
Williams did not come to bat in the seventh. He was second up in the eighth. This
was almost certainly his last time to come to the plate in Fenway Park, and instead
of merely cheering, as we had at his three previous appearances, we stood, all of us,
and applauded."

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 ***
Question: How would you describe the message being conveyed by the writer? Where
do you think is the setting of the story? What is it all about?
__________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
https://www.4tests.com/exam/ged-practice-test/review/34265496-5065-5065-1-
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What Is It

Essay Writing - a piece of writing that gives the author's own argument. Essays have
traditionally been sub-classified as formal and informal.

FORMAL VS. INFORMAL WRITING

Informal essay
(sometimes also called
Characteristic personal or familiar Formal essay
essay)

Author’s viewpoint Usually uses first-person Usually uses third-person

pronoun; directly pronoun.
addresses the reader.

Subject/content: Sources Frequently drawn from More commonly drawn

of evidence life of the student and from shared historical
everyday events. events or literature or
other forms of
knowledge.

Tone Frequently more personal Tends to be removed from

and subjective; may be the subject and appears
ironic, amusing, to be objective; tends to
thoughtful, angry or hold emotions in check
serious; conversational and express concerns
and casual. through strong
arguments and powerful
rhetorical devices.

Structure Appears to be more Follows a structure that

loosely structured. focuses on the
development of one clear
argument at a time to

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 FORMAL VS. INFORMAL WRITING

Informal essay
(sometimes also called
Characteristic personal or familiar Formal essay
essay)

support a clearly stated

thesis.

Location of the research May appear anywhere in Stated explicitly,

purpose/question the essay; may not be generally located in the
explicitly stated. first or second paragraph
of the essay.

Vocabulary Everyday words; slang Technical words

and colloquialisms; according to subject; no
contractions; uses “you” slang or contractions;
and “I”. avoids “you” and “I” (the
use of “I” in the
introduction and
conclusion of an essay is
permitted but in the body
of the essay is best
avoided in order to
maintain an academic
tone).

Purpose Entertainment; gentle Presentation of facts and

reflection. ideas with critical
evaluation, arguing a
point and analyzing in
detail.
https://libguides.westsoundacademy.org/ee/informal-formal-essays

Elements of Essay Writing

1. Introduction – gives reader a clear idea of what your essay will cover.
Purpose of an Introduction:
a. Sets the scene (briefly mention key actors, events)
b. Puts the issue in a wider context
c. Answers the reader’s question: ‘
d. Tells the reader roughly how you are going to answer the essay question
but avoids general, bland statement
e. Hold the reader’s attention by intriguing them.

2. Body - develop from bullet points (written at the essay plan stage)

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 - start with the broad, background points to set the scene, then
advance chronologically, or conceptually, building the argument
with each successive paragraph.

Points to Consider in Making the Body of an Essay

a. Keep the reader’s question in mind at all times: “So what?” (How
does this paragraph help to answer the essay question?)
b. Make sure that the reader knows why you have written each
paragraph by the end of the first sentence.
c. Summarize what you have shown in that paragraph at the end of it
(how you have shown the paragraph related to the essay question),
before leading in to the next smoothly.

3. Conclusion – last part of your essay. Brings all the threads of your argument
together. Ideally, using what you have discussed, forge a new synthesis of
knowledge!
Points to Consider in Making Conclusion
a. The conclusion should not merely be a restatement of the
introduction
b. Leave your reader feeling satisfied.
Try to refine your argument down to one or two sentences, and state them
convincingly.

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Ideally, the narrative should be beautifully crafted, with relevant facts, cogent
analysis and poetic turns of phrase. What comes next? Hold attention by means of
anticipation. Insert small surprises. Jolt reader awake with something unexpected
now and again. Reader should never have to stop, look back, or look ahead. Read
out loud to check it flows well.

https://www.educationcorner.com/writing-an-essay.html

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Practices to Avoid in Writing an Essay
1. Avoid talking in the present tense about historical events
2. Avoid defining commonplace words
3. Avoid quoting historians at length when you could paraphrase just as easily.
Only quote historians when their point is contentious and pointedly worded.
4. Avoid using phrases such as “I believe”
5. Avoid the passive voice whenever possible. Be direct.

Principles of Essay Writing

Beginning to Write
1. Read around the subject, make notes
2. Prepare a plan, just bullet points
3. Decide on the right order for the bullet points
4. Expand each bullet point into a paragraph
General Principles
1. A statement in writing is a bid for attention
2. Communication of: workmanship, credibility, respect for the reader
3. Remember to always address the reader’s nagging question “So what? Why
am I spending my time reading this? Why is it useful to me?”

What’s More

Direction: Circle all the reasons you write. Pick your top 3 and say why:

To tell
I write ___________________, because _____________________
To heal
________________________________________________________
To discover
________________________________________________________
To share
________________________________________________________
To connect
To transform
I write ___________________, because _____________________
To energize
________________________________________________________
To answer
________________________________________________________
To remember
________________________________________________________
To understand
To create
I write ___________________, because _____________________
To enjoy
________________________________________________________
To breathe
________________________________________________________
To grow
________________________________________________________
To inspire
To explore
To transcend

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Compose an essay about allowing a creative expression of yourself.

Choose one topic/title below:
1. I Love Every Inch of My Body
2. I am Talented! I Thank God for this Gift
3. My Family, My Origin

Key Answer

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Eugenio, Damiana L. Philippine Folk Literature: The Epics (Philippine Folk Literature).
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Roland, C. (2006). Digital stories in the classroom. School Art,105(7), 26.

Walsh, M. (2010). Multimodal literacy: What does it mean for classroom practice.
Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, 33(3), 211-239.

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