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11/12
Creative Nonfiction
Quarter 2 – Module 7:
Presenting a
Commentary/Critique
Grade 11/12-Creative Nonfiction 1

Competency: Present a commentary/critique on a chosen creative nonfictional text representing a particular type
or form (Biography/Autobiography, Literary Journalism/Reportage, Personal Narratives, Travelogue, Reflection
Essay, True Narratives, Blogs, Testimonies, Other Forms) (HUMSS_CNF11/12-IIb-c-17)
English – Grade 11/12
English Learning Kit
Presenting a Commentary / Critique
First Edition, 2020
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Presenting a Commentary/Critique
BEGIN
We are already more than halfway

through our entire learning experience. We
are almost getting to the finish line. For sure,
it has been an interesting exploration you
have gone through in the main
thoroughfares of the creative nonfiction. You
have crossed and grasped the boundaries
between literary arts and nonfiction which
make it even more interesting for you to take
on another equally challenging yet
interesting writing task.
Hopefully, this will even help you

discover more about creative nonfiction and
its types. It is high time to be even more
critical of what was written and what you
read. It is time to write a
commentary/critique.
Let your imagination be your wings and

plunge yourself in the realm of creative
nonfiction!
TARGETS
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Present a commentary/critique on a chosen creative nonfictional text
representing a particular type or form using a teacher-made nonfiction
commentary model. (HUMSS_CNF11/12-IIb-c-17)
TRY THIS
Activity 1
NONFICTIONAL TEXTS CAPTURED
Directions: Identify what is being described in each sentence. Choose your

answer from the types of nonfictional texts. Write your answers in your
activity notebook.
travelogue literary journalism autobiography
blog biography testimonio interview story
reflective essay character sketch descriptive essay
diary journal profile memoir
1. The writer constructs a true story about a time or period in his/her life, one that
had significant personal meaning and a universal truth. The writer composes the
story using the first person “I.”
2. It is short for web log which refers to an online diary that looks like a web page.
3. It is an old canon of Literature, dealing with nature writing, adventure writing,
exploration writing, guide books etc.
4. The writer composes his/her life story, from birth to the present, using the first
person “I.”
5. It uses technique of journalism (such as interviews and reviews) in order to look
outside of the straight forward, objective world that journalism creates.
6. It is an emerging form of creative nonfiction which refers to published oral or
written “first-hand accounts” which the witnesses wrote themselves, or dictated to
a transcriber.
7. It is an analytical practice of describing a real or imaginary scene, thoughts and
adding a personal reflection.
8. It gives a description about a particular topic, or describes the traits and
characteristics of something or a person.
9. It is a detailed description or account of a person’s life.
10. Like a pen-and-ink drawing, it acts as a cameo or miniature life story.
11. It is a kind of biographical narrative which focuses on a particular facet of the
featured person’s life as well as requires research and couple of interviews.
12. It is a quotidian or day to day record of the specific events that have transpired
in the life of its author and is ideally kept on a daily basis.
RECALL
When you were still in Grade 11 in your

Academic Reading and Writing subject, you
Grade 11/12-Creative Nonfiction
experienced writing an article5 critique. Let’s see
if you can
Competency: Present a commentary/critique still remember
on a chosen these
creative nonfictional textterms which
representing are type
a particular
or form (Biography/Autobiography,essential in writing a critique.
Literary Journalism/Reportage, Personal Narratives, Travelogue, Reflection
Activity 2
BRING BACK THE PAST
Directions: Column A contains statements which are related to writing a critique. Find
the terms referred or defined by these statements in Column B. Just write
the CAPITAL LETTER of your choice in your activity notebook.
DO THIS
ACTIVITY 3
DIGGING A CRITIC’S BURROW
Directions: Read the article to be reviewed. Complete the details in the table that follow.
A B
1. It is a critical challenge arguing for a

position other than that taken in the a. Introduction
focal article. b. Style
2. It is the first paragraph, which is c. Supporting details

also
called “a gateway” of any text. d. Commentary
3. This part wraps up your text. e. Literariness .

f. Conclusion
4. It is a set of reasons given in order g. Argument
to
persuade.
5. They are additional facts used to

explain and bolster an opinion, claim,
or belief.
6. This makes the quality of the article

to
be considered as creative work.
7. It refers to the “how” of a writer.

Write your answers in your activity notebook.
LEAVE THE KNOB CLOSE
By Julieto T. Montenegro, Jr.
No one has ever dared turn the knob open. Every family exactly knows what lies
beyond every door. For Nay Consoling and her family, their home is a safe place. They
know that once they break it open, they might have invited in carelessness and haste an
unforeseen stranger which may take their lives away.
For the last couple of months, the world remains in pursuit operation while the culprit
has continuously robbed many lives and left the rest of the living both restless and scared.
They shut their houses down for safety while the profile of the killer has been tracked
down.
The killer is in the guise of a novel strain of corona-virus known as COVID-19 which
was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan, China after an outbreak of pneumonia
without an obvious cause. Now the killer virus has shaken more than 200 territories across
the globe and was characterized as pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in
March 2020.
Stranger it is. Even today, it is unclear where the virus has come from. It was only
understood to have originated in a food market in Wuhan and subsequently spread from
animal to human. Some research has claimed that the cross-species transmission may be
between snakes and human; however, even this claim has been refuted.
COVID-19 is found to be contagious. Increasing number of confirmed diagnoses,
including health care professionals, has indicated that person-to-person spread of the virus
is occurring. It is spread by respiratory droplets produced by infected persons when they
sneeze or cough.
As the virus strikes at the respiratory tract, common presenting symptoms include
fever and dry cough with some patients having sore throat, nasal congestion, malaise,
headache and myalgia or even breathing difficulty. In severe cases, COVID-19 can cause
pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and death.
While there is no reported vaccine yet to cure the infected, Nay Consoling takes
Article Author
Type of Creative Nonfiction
Topic

General Idea
Supporting Points
Target Output
Audience
Tone/Formality
EXPLOREE
Amazing! You just have

accomplished the tasks with so much vigor.
Now, let’s explore more of the lesson by
answering the following questions. Write
your answers in your activity notebook.
1. How do you find the activity “Digging the Critic’s Burrow?”

2. What are your considerations in order to deduce the target output of the writer?
3. Why do you think it is important to identify the tone/formality of the text?
4. How can this activity develop your understanding of writing a critique of a
creative nonfictional text?
KEEP THIS IN MIND
Well done! You have successfully made

a meaningful connection after answering the
Grade 11/12-Creative Nonfictionprevious activities. Now, you are 8 all set for the
discussion
Competency: Present a commentary/critique on aabout writing
chosen creative a critique
nonfictional of creative
text representing a particular type
or form (Biography/Autobiography,nonfictional text as well Personal
Literary Journalism/Reportage, as familiarize yourselfReflection
Narratives, Travelogue,
of the common types of creative nonfictional
texts.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF CREATIVE NONFICTIONAL TEXTS?
As a major literary genre, creative nonfiction has also many literary types and
forms. It can be divided into three broad categories namely: biographical narratives,
autobiographical narratives, and various kinds of personal or informal essays (Aguila,
et.al, 2017). There are also special types which include travel, nature and food writing.
Recently new forms of creative nonfiction have emerged worldwide and these are
testimonio, the blog and Facebook status report.
Here are the definitions of the common forms of nonfictional texts:
1. Biographical narratives can be classified according to their length, scope,
amplitude into the full-length biography, profile, the character sketch and the
interview story.
a. Biography is the accurate representation of the life story from birth to
death of an individual written by one person for another person,
along with an effort to interpret the life so as to offer a realistic impression of
the
subject.
b. Profile concentrates on a single aspect of the featured, city, institution,
or
person’s life.
c. Character Sketch is shorter than a profile and can be described as
cameo or miniature life story.
d. Interview story zeroes in on one particular facet of the featured person’s
life and can be a product of meeting between a writer (interviewer) and
his or her subject (the interviewee).
2. Autobiographical narratives range from intimate writings made during life that
were
not necessarily intended for publication (including letters, diaries, journals, memoirs,

and reminiscences) to the formal autobiography.
a. Autobiography is an account of one’s own life, generally a continuous
narrative of major events. The writer composes his/her life story, from birth
to the present, using the first person “I.”
b. Memoir -uses multiple scenes/stories as a way of examining a writer's life
(or an important moment in a writer's life). It can be written in a fragmentary
or dispersed style, like a mosaic or montage of small-scale narratives.
c. Diary - is a quotidian or day to day record of the specific events that
have transpired in the life of its author and is ideally kept on a daily basis.
d. Journal -contains personal details regarding impressions and opinions
of the journal writer concerning certain intriguing incidents or issues that
have come up and how specific persons have affected him/ her during course
of the day.
3. Personal or Informal Essays allows one to explore a topic through the lens of
his/her own, personal experiences, reflections, ideas, and reactions.
a. Literary Reportage/Journalism is a hybrid between responsible journalism
and imaginative literature uses the techniques of journalism (such as
interviews and reviews) in order to look outside of the straight forward,
objective world that journalism creates. It uses literary practices to capture
the scene/setting of the assignment or the persona of the person being
interviewed.
b. Descriptive essay represents the appearance or essence of something . It
gives a description about a particular topic, or describes the traits and
characteristics of something or a person
c. Reflective essay analyses the significance of a past event through serious
thought or consideration from the vantage point of the present. It is an
analytical practice of describing a real or imaginary scene, thoughts and
adding a personal reflection
4. Special types of creative nonfiction include travel writing, nature writing and
food
writing. This can be illustrated in one form called as travelogue.
a. Travelogue is an old canon of literature, dealing with nature writing,
adventure writing, exploration writing, guide books etc. It includes the
narration of journey undertaken by the narrator from his/ her point of origin
to the eventual destination. It also entails detailed descriptions of the local
customs, and traditions, the landscape or cityscape, the native cuisine to
historical and cultural landmarks, and the sights and the sound the visited place
has to offer.
5. Emerging forms include Testimonio, Blog, and Facebook Status Report.
a. Testimonio refers to the published oral or written “first-hand accounts” which
the witnesses wrote themselves or dictated to a transcriber.
b. Blog, short for web log, is an online diary that looks like a web page. It is a
platform where a writer or a group of writers share their views on an
individual subject.
c. Facebook Status Report
WHAT IS A CRITIQUE?
A critique is a short paper, usually about one book or article. First, it gives a short
summary of what has been said in the article. Then, it looks at the article critically. In
presenting the critical comments, one has to look into the strengths and weaknesses of
the article. A critique can be positive or negative. However, it is better that the critique
points out to improving the article.
WHY WRITE A CRITIQUE?

A critique is written to judge the value of the piece. It is also looking into the
content and style of the writer. More so, a critique looks into other elements such as
arguments and insights that the reader as critique writer might agree or disagree.
HOW TO WRITE A CRITIQUE1?

1. Read the whole book or article thoroughly. Highlight text that you think important or
make notes as you go along. Re-read the article to make sure that your interpretation
of
the author’s ideas and arguments are correct.
2. Think carefully about what you have read and ask yourself questions about the article.
1 minah chugtai, “How to Write a Critique - Lecture Notes 7,” StuDocu, 2016,
https://www.studocu.com/row/document/comsats-university-islamabad/communication-skills/lecture-notes/how-
to-write-a-critique-lecture-notes-7/3159427/view.

Look into the following:
2.1. What are the main points that the author is trying to make?
2.2. How does the author support those points? What evidences are being
presented?
3. Re-read material to make sure that you have understood the author’s ideas.
4. Try to summarize what you have read. You may wish to do this by way of bullet-
pointed notes. A spider diagram or mind map. Use whichever techniques suits you.
5. Think about different points of view:
2.1 How do the author’s ideas compare to other writers of the subject?
2.2 Do you agree or disagree with the author? You should say why. This might
mean backing up your own views with academic opinion, so you will need to
read around the subject area.
A CRITIQUE MAY FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE

(A teacher-model template by Dr. Jesus C. Insilada)
1. Introduction. Presentation of the general ideas/points in the article.
Written by Beth Fennelly, I Survived the Blizzard of ’79 is her

personal account of which she was taking me to have a peek into her own
experience of the harsh blizzard. More than that, I believe, the personal
narrative uses the event itself - the blizzard - to describe the way her father
was.
2. Presentation of the strengths and weaknesses of the article in terms of

content,
arguments, evidences, and writing style.
Clearly, the story is loaded with symbolism which gave me a hard

time to understand initially. The images were becoming clearer as the
narration unfolds until I finally find the writing as something that could be
taken in different directions. The story mirrors issue on religion, trauma of
a tragedy, disassociation, and abuse among others. To me, it is very much
up to the readers’ interpretation.

3. Commentary on how you relate to the article. This may include the impact of
the
article on your belief system and experiences as well as the effectiveness of the
author in presenting and supporting his arguments.
In the essay, Fennelly’s father insists on trekking the mile to Sunday

mass when the temperature is degrees below zero, something that at the
beginning I personally question. However, towards the end, I realized it
was an imagery of a father who attempted to protect his daughter with his
scarf, but allowing her to see death because of the blizzard and even a
fight between him and his wife.
I personally believe that the author succeeds at presenting the idea
why many people are afraid of becoming parents as it is the vital question
the story asks, when in fact parents know that eventually their children will
see the as flawed, just as they did to their parents who did it to their
parents. Both events in the story that I mentioned I believe have taken a
child’s innocence away which can be considered a painful process of
growing up.
4. Looking into the literariness of the article. Literariness is the organization of

language which through special linguistic and formal properties distinguishes literary
texts from non-literary texts (Baldick 2008). In other words, literariness is the quality of
the article to be considered as creative work.
Fennelly’s personal narrative truly is interesting. Not only that it captures

significant human experience, but also the narrative reflects the author’s
creative side at displaying her skills at minimalism and images. Sentences
are broken as if it is a taste of poetry in prose. Sentences are read like
epigrams, giving a refreshing idea that the physical length of the narrative
and how it was written is a reminder that there is much more to be said
5. Conclusion. This includes your general take/comment on the article. This could be
the summary of your impressions on the technical and creative sides of the piece.
Finally, like any other essay of the author, this piece is a description of a
moment in a vivid detail with some scene left hanging for the readers to
think about and for him to visually experience. But for Fennelly, I am quite
certain that her painful experience of a blizzard – of her father - creates
memories she has lived to survive and share.

SUM UP
You are almost done with this

module. You have recognized the common
types of creative nonfictional text as well as
defined a critique and determined the steps
in writing it. Now, let’s recap important
things you have learned.
Creative nonfictional texts can be categorized into five broad categories namely
(1) biographical narratives, (2) autobiographical narratives, (3) personal or informal
essays, (4) special types, and (5) emerging new forms.
Biographical narratives include biography, profile, character sketch, and interview
story.
Autobiographical narratives include autobiography, memoir, diary, and journals.
Personal or informal essays can be descriptive or reflective in form.
Special types include travel writing, food writing, and nature writing. Travelogue
can be used to describe all these three forms.
Emerging new forms include testimonio, blog, and Facebook Status Report.
A critique is a short summary of what has been said in the article which includes
the discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the article.as well as points out how to
improve the article.
In writing an article critique, one must observe the following steps namely: (1)
Read the whole book or article thoroughly and highlight text that you think important or
make notes as you go along; (2) think carefully about what you have read and ask
yourself questions about the article; (3) re-read material to make sure that you have
understood the author’s ideas; (4) try to summarize what you have read; and (5)Think
about different points of view
The critique can be written in five paragraphs: (1) introduction which presents the
general ideas/points in the article , (2) presentation of strengths and weaknesses n terms
of content, arguments, evidences, and writing style, (3) commentary on how you relate to
the article, (4) literariness or the quality of the article to be considered as creative work,
and (5) conclusion or the summary of your impressions on the technical and creative
sides of the piece.
Activity 4
LOOKING INTO THE EYES OF A BLIZZARD
Directions: Read the given sample article critique and pay attention to the structural
features. Use the graphic organizer Full House in answering the
questions below in your activity notebook.
A PEEK INTO HER STORY OF SURVIVAL FROM THE BLIZZARD

Written by Beth Fennelly, I Survived the Blizzard of ’79 is her personal account of
which she was taking me to have a peek into her own experience of the harsh blizzard.
More than that, I believe, the personal narrative uses the event itself - the blizzard - to
describe the way her father was.
Clearly, the story is loaded with symbolism which gave me a hard time to
understand initially. The images were becoming clearer as the narration unfolds until I
finally find the writing as something that could be taken in different directions. The story
mirrors issues on religion, trauma of a tragedy, disassociation, and abuse among others.
To me, it is very much up to the readers’ interpretation.
In the essay, Fennelly’s father insists on trekking the mile to Sunday mass when the
temperature is degrees below zero, something that at the beginning I personally question.
However, towards the end, I realized it was an imagery of a father who attempted to
protect his daughter with his scarf, but allowing her to see death because of the blizzard
and even a fight between him and his wife.
I personally believe that the author succeeds at presenting the idea why many
people are afraid of becoming parents as it is the vital question the story asks, when in
fact parents know that eventually their children will see the as flawed, just as they did to
their parents who did it to their parents. Both events in the story that I mentioned I believe
have taken a child’s innocence away which can be considered a painful process of
growing up.
Fennelly’s personal narrative truly is interesting. Not only that it captures significant
human experience, the narrative also reflects the author’s creative side at displaying her
skills at minimalism and images. Sentences are broken as if it is a taste of poetry in prose.
Sentences are read like epigrams, giving a refreshing idea that the physical length of the
narrative and how it was written is a reminder that there is much more to be said.
Finally, like any other essay of the author, this piece is a description of a moment in
a vivid detail with some scene left hanging for the readers to think about and for him to
visually experience. But for Fennelly, I am quite certain that her painful experience of a
blizzard – of her father - creates memories she has lived to survive and share.

Directions: Use the graphic organizer Full House in answering the questions/statements
below in your activity notebook.
1. How does the article critique begin?
2. How is it structured?
3. What cohesive devices are used?
4. How are the supporting details presented? Are the explanations sufficient?
5. Describe the style and approach of presentation of ideas.
6. How is the conclusion organized?

REFLECT
REFLECT
Well done! You have shown great

improvement after accomplishing all the
tasks in each lesson. This time you will
reflect on your work and rate your
confidence.
Activity 5
TEMPERATURE CHECK
Directions: Accomplish the infographic. Write your answers in your CNF notebook.
How are you doing so far?
1 THING I REALLY DO NOT UNDERSTAND
Things I still do
2 THINGS I WANT TO ASK
3 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

Activity 6
ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CRITIC’S WORLD
Directions: Write a critique of the given type of creative nonfictional text. Use the
teacher-
model template in presenting your critique. Be guided by the given rubric for
article critique adapted from Academic Reading and Writing textbook.
BASKING ON A CHILLY PARADISE

A Travelogue by Addyvel Myles Aldon
The sun above the azure sky basked the whole city in a soft, warm yellow. The
light of the early morning beyond the window pane of our hotel room gave way to the
beautiful scenery that took our breath and sight--- colourful houses of varying stories
and lush green trees sat upon the towering mountains, giving Baguio the view that
could bring a person to his feet and murmur something in amazement.
I remember when we first set foot in the place. It greeted us with a chill. The
cool, gusting wind was like gentle fingers that soothed our skin. The trip to our hotel
was far different from what we encounter here in Iloilo, or in any place we have been
for that matter. One of the reasons is the long, winding roads that no taxi driver is
afraid to take. The pathways converge and diverge in highness and lowness, the
curves seemed endless and risky.
From then, pretty landscapes would fully steal our attention. We got to visit the
Burnham Park. In chilly mornings, the cacophony of highly optimistic people divided
into distinguishable groups were internally heartwarming. Yes, the park was awfully
nice like those pictures that I once saw on magazines and newspapers. I was
engulfed with the feeling of nostalgia and swarmed by childhood and happy memories
upon seeing the majestic playground and colorful benches under fruit-bearing trees
and above manicured grounds and bushes.
We also decided to see Baguio at night along the Harrison road. Of course,
who wouldn’t want to see the Night Market? It was foreign for me seeing the market
vendors just pulling out and prepping their goods at night. There were also large and
small stalls full of thrifty clothes and fruits and vegetables.
As promised, we further explored the depth of the friendly city. The Philippine
Military Academy was our first stop. Tall, green oaks and wide trees border the place,
giving the academy forest, cool, and natural vibe. Huge, decade-old canons and
military weapons dotted the polished and trimmed grass, perfect for picture-takings
meant for sharing on social media apps and tailored with meaningful captions. The
buildings in the academy spelt themselves clean-cut.

For some goodies and pictures to take back home, the Good Shepherd was
definitely a go-to. There was also this area where hanging plants and a good-looking
fountain stood, and a terrace overlooking a part of Baguio, with the city houses
looking like rainbow candies sitting atop high mountains.
After a quick trip to the Good Shepherd, we proceeded to the Mines View,
where a whole lot of nice things await our material-hungry beings. We ate corns in
cobs and cups, dipped in different sauces from butter to cheese. There were also
horses projecting really cutesy in different-colored ponytails and two, huge dogs that
looked real cuddly. There was an area wherein one could rent or buy an Igorot attire
and take pictures after for a fee. It is also in that place where we bargained and
bought a lot of products, from foods to souvenirs.
The ride in the bus was a cold one, similar but could never compare to the chill
brought about by the familiar breeze of the city. Glimpses of the last of the edges of
Baguio lingered on my sight, and I breathed a sigh. Even as we left the city, the
memories we made that featured the city of pines as the setting were priceless, simply
because, well, it’s a paradise under the azure sky with its warm sun always ready to
greet and welcome again its future guests
Rubric for Article Critique

GLOSSARY
Commentary -an analysis of the given passage, its function and its characteristics.
It should examine the key themes and stylistic devices of the
passage, showing how the language works to convey (or at times
undermine) its content.
Literariness - is the organization of language which through special linguistic and
formal properties distinguishes literary texts from non-literary texts.
The defining features of a literary work do not reside in extra-literary
conditions such as history or sociocultural phenomena under which
a literary text might have been created but in the form of the

language that is used. It is the feature that makes a given work a
literary work.
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Aguilla, Augusto Antonio, Galan, Ralph, and Wigley, John Jack. Telling the Truth: The Art
of Creative Nonfiction for Senior High School (2017). Quezon City: C & E
Publishing, Inc.pp 169-181
Barrot, Jessie. Academic reading and Writing for Senior High School (2016). Quezon
City: C & E Publishing, Inc.pp 169-181
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http://thelatinoauthor.com/non-fiction/types/
https://www.pharmaceutical -jounral.com
https://www.uvm.edu/wid/writingcenter/tutortips/nonfiction.html

Activity 1
1. memoir
2. blog
3.travelogue
4.autobiography
5. literary journalism
6. testimonio
7. reflective essay
8.descriptive essay
9. biography
10. character sketch
11. interview story
12. diary
Activity 2
1. D 2. A 3. F 4. G 5. C 6. E 7. B
Activity 3
Answers vary
Explore
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Activity 4
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Activity 5
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Activity 6
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11/12

Grade 11/12-Creative Nonfiction 1

Published in the Philippines

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this learning resource may be reproduced

Development Team of English Learning Kit

Writers: Hizzle B. Paguntalan Julieto T. Montenegro, Jr.

Illustrators: Armand Glenn S. Lapor Mark T. Dasa

Layout Artists: Armand Glenn S. Lapor Ricky T. Salabe,

Division Quality Assurance Team:

Management Team: Ma. Gemma M. Ledesma Dr. Josilyn S. Solana

For the learning facilitator:

For the learner:

We are already more than halfway

Hopefully, this will even help you

Let your imagination be your wings and

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

Grade 11/12-Creative Nonfiction 4

When you were still in Grade 11 in your

1. It is a critical challenge arguing for a

2. It is the first paragraph, which is c. Supporting details

3. This part wraps up your text. e. Literariness .

5. They are additional facts used to

6. This makes the quality of the article

7. It refers to the “how” of a writer.

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Type of Creative Nonfiction

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Amazing! You just have

1. How do you find the activity “Digging the Critic’s Burrow?”

KEEP THIS IN MIND

Well done! You have successfully made

Grade 11/12-Creative Nonfiction 9

WHY WRITE A CRITIQUE?

HOW TO WRITE A CRITIQUE1?

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A CRITIQUE MAY FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE

Written by Beth Fennelly, I Survived the Blizzard of ’79 is her

2. Presentation of the strengths and weaknesses of the article in terms of

Clearly, the story is loaded with symbolism which gave me a hard

Grade 11/12-Creative Nonfiction 12

In the essay, Fennelly’s father insists on trekking the mile to Sunday

4. Looking into the literariness of the article. Literariness is the organization of

Fennelly’s personal narrative truly is interesting. Not only that it captures

Grade 11/12-Creative Nonfiction 13

You are almost done with this

A PEEK INTO HER STORY OF SURVIVAL FROM THE BLIZZARD

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Well done! You have shown great

1 THING I REALLY DO NOT UNDERSTAND

2 THINGS I WANT TO ASK

3 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

Grade 11/12-Creative Nonfiction 17

BASKING ON A CHILLY PARADISE

Grade 11/12-Creative Nonfiction 18

Rubric for Article Critique

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