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Creative Nonfiction
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Primer on
Creative Nonfiction
Creative Nonfiction – Grade 11
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Quarter 1 – Module 3: Primer on Creative Nonfiction

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Creative Nonfiction
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Primer on
Creative Nonfiction
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Good day dear parents, guardians, or elder siblings! My heart is delighted for you have
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Hi there, my dear 11th grader! Welcome to Grade 11. This first quarter, you are going
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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
competencies in Quarter 1. 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 sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1- What is Creative Nonfiction?
• Lesson 2- Elements of Creative Nonfiction

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the creative nonfiction genre;
2. discuss the nonfictional elements of writing;
3. analyze the importance of these elements in the texts; and
4. gain awareness of upholding the truth through literature.

What I Know

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter
of your choice on a separate sheet of paper. If you get 100% of the correct answers, you have the
option to skip this module but if you get one or more mistakes, you must proceed with this material.

1. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

a. focus
b. fictional character
c. frame
d. voice

2. Which of the following does not exemplify real-life experience?

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 a. the scorching heat of the sun
b. jets of water traversing in an alley
c. a boy living in the depths of the sea
d. a mother singing a lullaby

3. Who gets to show the most authentic feelings to the readers of a text?
a. publisher
b. producer
c. writer
d. librarian

4. What is the most appropriate definition of a didactic value in terms of nonfictional works?
a. discusses the character’s behaviors and nature
b. establishes the connections and linkages between the reader and the writer
c. gives a vivid picture of the story
d. crafts to serve a vital purpose of offering a genuine learning experience to the
readers

5. Why is it important to rely on truth and facts when dealing with Creative Nonfiction?
a. sugar-coating a story always make a story better
b. offers a more authentic and relatable experience to the reader
c. playful words are the only element needed to catch a reader’s attention
d. nonfiction deals with a subtle blend of fantasy and reality

6. Which of the following is an example of Creative Nonfiction literature?

a. legend
b. fairy tale
c. autobiography
d. myth

7. Which of the following literature is an example of Creative Nonfiction?

a. Angela’s Ashes: A Memoir
b. Cinderella
c. Beauty and the Beast
d. The Little Mermaid

8. One of the following does not describe a nonfictional literature:

a. requires both spontaneity ang imaginative approach with accuracy and
veracity of information
b. provides information that is entirely accurate, valid and factual
c. the most democratic and most natural form of writing
d. it is based on the creative imagination of the writer like fantasy

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9. Creative Nonfiction has the following characteristics except:
a. based on truthfulness
b. textured to describe real events, places, and people
c. imaginative reconstruction and creative recreation of life by the writer
d. allows readers to gain insights as to the complexities of contemporary life

10. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a nonfiction?

a. a written history of a person’s life
b. an account or the story of a real person’s life that is written by another person
c. it is about the life of a person narrated by himself or herself
d. none of the above

11. Which of the following is an example of a work classified as Creative Nonfiction?

a. autobiography
b. memoir
c. personal narratives
d. all of the above

12. This is a quality of Creative Nonfiction that ensures a work free from errors in spelling of words,
punctuation marks, and grammatical inconsistencies.
a. mechanics
b. originality
c. language use
d. characters

13. Originality as a quality of Creative Nonfiction suggests that:

a. to get the reader’s attention the piece must be significantly fresh and original.
b. it must aid the piece toward its resolution.
c. it must be asked if the work is grounded in time and place.
d. the narrator needs to establish a connection with the readers.

14. This quality of Creative Nonfiction suggests that details need to be credible and valid.
a. facts
b. language use
c. structure
d. narrator

15. _____________ is the quality of Creative Nonfiction that deals with the choice of words to
keep the reader embedded in the work.
a. Technique
b. Language use
c. Mechanics
d. Hook

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 What’s In

Directions: The first text below is an excerpt of the history of the De la Viña family, the founders
of the Municipality of Vallehermoso (Lopez 2011, 61). The next text is entitled, “The Mermaid of
Lake Mantuhod” (Aldecoa-Rodriguez 2000, 75). As you read, try to identify the literary elements
used based on what you have learned in the previous lesson. Then, compare and contrast the
two texts.

From mere frontier lands, Vallehermoso grew into a municipal town due to a visionary
named Don Diego de la Viña y de la Rosa. He married Apolonia de la Cruz, and they had seven
children. One daughter, Mercedes, married Espiridon Villegas. Another daughter, Dolores, married
Mateo Serion. The third, Adela, married Juan Morales. When Apolonia died, Don Diego married
Narcisa Geopano with whom he had three more daughters: Saturnina, who married Juan Perez;
Lina, who married Jose Valmayor, and Amalia, who married Prudencio Fernandez.

Don Diego’s children and their descendants became prominent landowners and eventually
formed the ruling class of Vallehermoso. As is common among the powerful and wealthy,
intermarriages often took place in this circle and created linkages among most families in
succeeding generations.

Don Diego and his son, Jose, became the epitome of the mestizo power in Vallehermoso
during those times which could actually be attributed to their huge landholdings. Filomena V. Aguilar
in her book, Clash of the Spirits, narrates that, the people believed that Jose had some spiritual
powers. They alleged him capable of knowing a person’s whereabouts, that his body was invincible
to bullets, and that he could turn people into dust and cure illnesses using herbs and potions. He
reportedly scraped pieces off a crucifix during Good Friday for use as anting-anting or charms. He
climbed Mount Canlaon during Holy Week to increase his powers and supposedly communed with
the spirits who were his friends. These perceptions of Jose de la Viña allowed him to manipulate
local beliefs in his rise to power.

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 Once upon a time, Mantuhod located in Barrio Villegas, Guihulngan was thickly populated.
The people loved to bathe and wash their clothes in the lake. Picnics were held there.

During one of these picnics, one of the beautiful girls of the group of picnic-goers
disappeared after she dived into the lake. Many saw her when she dived but she never appeared
on the surface again. The picnic-goers were best with fear that she was drowned although she was
a good swimmer. They made noises by beating cans and bamboo tubes to drive the evil spirits who
they believed had hidden her.

Norma, as she was affectionately called, was mourned by the people of the barrio. They
butchered domestic animals and offered them as sacrifices to the evil spirits of the place, but this
did not produce any positive result. Since then, parents would not allow their children to go to the
lake for fear that some harm may befall upon them.

One moonlight evening a traveler by the name of Ricardo Montes, by chance passed by the
lake. He was on his way next to the barrio. As he reached the Balete tree, which grew near the
lake, he saw a creature which was half-fish and half-woman lying at the edge of the lake. She was
beautiful to behold.

Ricardo stopped. He was attracted and he was speechless. Then, the creature started to
swim. As she swam, she sang “Tirana sa Bukid”, a historical and sentimental song. He voice was
so sweet that Ricardo started to swim in the lake to catch up with her.

Like Norma, Ricardo disappeared completely. He never reached his destination. He was
nowhere to be found.

Today, Lake Mantuhod suggests fear. It is synonymous to death. Parents mention the name
of the lake to frighten away their problematic children.

The family history of the De la Viña proves that Vallehermoso offers rich historical and
cultural background. On the other hand, the second text gives a glimpse of local folklore in
Guihulngan. Characters, setting, theme, plot and point of view were clearly included in both stories.
Can you spot them in the texts? Meanwhile, what do you think is the difference of the two stories?
Which one talks about the real thing and which one doesn’t?

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 In the next lesson, you will be able to learn other elements needed to write a creative story
based on facts.

What’s New

Directions: Read the following passage taken from the book “Vallehermoso” by Maria Teresa Z.
Lopez. As you read, try to identify the different elements in the story. Then, answer the questions
on the next page.

Before Spanish colonizers set foot on the island of Negros, the area now called
Vallehermoso was known as Barangay Kanglambat, a vast frontier of wilderness, inhabited
by an ethnic group called Buquidnones, who were also referred to as Montes, Manayans,
Carolanos, Mondos, and Ambaks.
Historian Fr. Angel Marinez Cuesta, OAR believes that the Buquidnones were a
blend of Malay and Indonesian blood, the latter being more dominant. They practiced
nomadic agriculture called kaingin and lived in small settlements on coastal areas and hills.
They were taller than the Negritos, had straight hair, and were not very dark. Their basic
unit of governance was the barangay, named after a Malayan boat which they used, headed
by a leader called the datu and aided by a council of respected men of the village. Society
was based on kinship, rules, and customs.
There are two versions as to why Barangay Kanglambat was so named. The first is
that the barangay was led by a notorious and fierce leader named Lambat. The second
version is that the area was inhabited by the Buquidnones who became maghats when they
wanted to express extreme anger or sorrow. A person referred to as maghat or magahat
was wild and fierce, wearing a red cloth tied around his head to signify a war-like stance.
These maghats were responsible for many killings in the area and were known to strap
a net or lambat around their victims. Thus, Vallehermoso earned the name Kanglambat, for
it was in these areas where the maghats waited for their prey.

What is It

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 Questions:

1. What was the story all about?

2. Who were the people involved in the story?
3. When and where did the story happen?
4. Who do you think recounted the story?
5. How did the events in the story come about?
6. Based on your answers from the previous questions, what do you think are the literary
elements involved in the story that you have read?

The answers that you have given above are highly likely part of the literary elements that
are needed for a good true story. What do you think is the difference of this text to the legend of
Mount Canlaon and Maraparam? Let’s move on to the next items to learn more about these literary
elements that cater to nonfiction literature.

Creative Nonfiction

The word “creative” pertains to the utilization of various techniques, strategies, and
styles in literary writing. The other term “nonfiction” denotes that the content or subject of this
genre does not consider imagined or contrived events or experiences rather it presents
authentic or real events, stories, and experiences.

Lee Gutkind refers Creative Nonfiction as simply the use of literary craft in presenting facts
about real people and events in a compelling, vivid manner. Creative Nonfiction writers do not
make things up; they make ideas and information that already exist more interesting and more
accessible (Baronda 2016, 72).
Examples of Creative Nonfiction genre would include the following below (these will be
discussed further in the succeeding modules):
• narratives • opinions
• memoirs
• blogs
• biography
• essay
• testimonies
• reflections

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Characteristics of Creative Nonfiction

To be familiar with what Creative Nonfiction is, Baronda enumerated its features and
characteristics:

1. It considers a big story and tells or presents it in a small way.

2. It is based on truthfulness.
3. It is textured to describe events, places, and people with eloquence
attributed to the quality of the language.
4. Personal reflection of the writer is evidently encouraged.
5. Detailed and engaging.
6. Highlights voice, personality, and worldview of the writer.
7. Allows readers to gain insights as to the complexities of
contemporary life.

Elements of Creative Nonfiction

Basically, the similarity of fiction and nonfiction literature is that both include literary
elements that make them creative and appealing to the senses in comparison to
straightforward and technical writing. These were the elements previously discussed in the
second module. However, their main difference lies in the information provided wherein fiction
allows unreal details while nonfiction upholds the truth. Let’s check on the elements which
include the composites of Creative Nonfiction.

According to Baronda, the following below are the elements and quality of Creative
Nonfiction:

1. Mechanics- the writer must ensure that the work is free from errors in spelling of words,
punctuation marks, and grammatical inconsistencies.

2. Hook- the reader’s attention and interest must be easily captured at the very beginning
and must be sustained until the last or end part of the work.

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 Examine the example below that uses words that calm the senses which reflects the
author’s intention to describe a place that is laidback but with paradise-like ambience. This is
the first paragraph of the book to capture the reader’s attention and interest.

Example:

“Located in the eastern coast of Negros Island, Vallehermoso is a calming

retreat from the traffic congestion and hustle and bustle of Manila. Instead of the urban
jungle, one’s eyes feast on a picturesque Tañon Strait, verdant mountains and hills
lorded over by Mount Canlaon. Fittingly named “the beautiful valley, “Vallehermoso is
carpeted with lush green vegetation, thriving plantations of corn and sugarcane,
multihued flowers, ornamental plants, and coconut trees swaying to the whistling of a
gentle breeze. (Lopez 2011, 1).”

3. Narrator- in this factor, be mindful that the narrator needs to establish a connection
with the readers. This can be possible through projecting an interesting and engaging
disposition. However, the authoritative mood can be projected.

Try to identify who the narrator is in the example given below. Is it the husband or
wife?

Example:

“There is a saying that goes. “Behind every successful man is a powerful

woman.” In my case, this saying is definitely true. I would not have achieved the
success I have, if not for my wife Kim. Sometimes, I wonder where I would be if not for
her (Kiyosaki 2006, 1).”

4. Characters- the characters must be carefully revealed by the provision of clear details
that will help readers to feel and visualize who the characters are. Mainly readers take
the perspective of the narrator in visualizing the characters.

Determine who the characters are identified in the excerpts below.

Example:

“My father, Malachy McCourt, was born on a farm in Toome, County Antrim.
Like his father before, he grew up wild, in trouble with the English, or the Irish, or both.

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 He fought with the army and for some desperate act he wound up fugitive with a price
on his head. My mother, the former Angela Sheehan, grew up in Limerick slum with
her mother, two brothers, Thomas and Patrick, and a sister, Agnes. She never saw her
father, who had run off to Australia weeks before her birth (McCourt 1996, 12).”

5. Technique- balance between showing and telling must be taken into consideration.
Also, the flow and transition must be as smooth as possible. It is also necessary to
consider the voice to be used, whether an active voice or passive voice. The
appropriateness of the tone with the subject matter must also be given an eye.

See how humor is used as a technique in the text below.

Example:

“The English language let’s face it- English is a crazy language. And these are
the reasons why:

There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in
pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England or French fries in France.
Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat (Kong 1999,
1).”

6. Language Use- the expression must be written in a way that is perceived to be fresh
and new to the readers. The use of clichés is not beneficial in achieving such quality.
The choice of words must keep the reader embedded in the work. Furthermore, the
writer needs to rely on strong nouns and verbs, rather than adjectives and adverbs.

Observe the language use in the following text below. Is it more of nouns and verbs
and less of adjectives and adverbs?

Example:

“Some of the biggest problems facing this planet stem from consumer choices.
The electricity we buy, the car we drive and the food we eat make a difference because
these choices, and so many like them, are not isolated. Assuring that what we buy,
use and throw away won’t cause needless or inordinate harm to the world around us
requires learning more about the products we intend to buy- how their creation and
use affect air and water quality, for example- and replacing un-eco buying habits with
ones that are more ecologically sound (Trask 2006, 92).”

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7. Dialogue, Narrative and Exposition- the dialogue must have a natural sound. Each
person has a voice that is perceived to be peculiar. It is vital to ensure a proper balance
between the dialogue and the narrative. In exposition, other forms of telling must be
balanced. With this, the work can explore and develop ideas that are related or
thematic to the piece.

The dialogue, narrative and exposition of the example below are use in unison to
create a scary experience for the reader.

Example:
“Dad, Mum, I don’t want to stay here! Let’s move out! This house is creepy!” I
begged my parents with tears in my eyes. It had been a week since we moved in. The
ghost had since moaned distressingly every alternate night. My neighbor, Malcolm,
revealed to me that the house I lived in was actually haunted (Tilaka 2010, 65).”

8. Setting and Scene- it must be asked if the work is grounded in time and place. This
determines how the readers see, feel, hear, smell, and taste the setting. Also, it must
be clarified whether the settings enhanced or detracted the work.

The example below describes the setting and scene of the text. Do you know where
it is?

Example:

“The currents of time have yet to wash away the memories of those precious
summers with my family in “Il Paradiso,” our farmhouse in Vallehermoso. Childhood
days spent romping on the seashore and biking through hectares of sugarcane fields
are wellsprings of nostalgic memories that continue to enrich my life today (Lopez
2011, 19).”

9. Structure- it is important to determine whether the structure is appropriate to the

material. The structure must aid the piece towards its resolution. The writer should
have found the best entry and exit point. The scenes must be somewhat necessary to
be included. Also, it is better to ask if the ending is earned and yet unexpected.

Observe how the ending of the text below suggests the structure of the piece.

Example:

“In the next fifty years, the Earth may get so warm that the ice at the polar caps
will melt, and the sea levels will rise and flood the land. Therefore, we must limit the

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 activities that pollute the atmosphere if we want to save the Earth for future generations
(Tilaka 2010, 84).”

10. Originality- to get the readers’ attention the piece must be significantly fresh and
original. The piece must also have its twists on character, plot, setting, form, or
argument. With this, originality and peculiarity can be effectively achieved.

Read the first two sentences of the book, “The Purpose Driven Life.” What can you
say about its originality?

Example:
“It’s not about you.

The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your
peace of mind, or even your happiness (Warren 2002, 17).”

11. Facts- in presenting any argument, it must be done with well-supported facts. The
research should be artfully injected into the literature. Finally, the details need to be
credible and valid.

The text below quotes a fact and highlights its importance to the subject.

Example:

“Let me give you some statistics about negative thinking:

In one survey, psychologists found that up to 80% of all the external messages
placed daily in the human mind are messages pertaining to failures. The words “can’t,”
“don’t” and, of course, that dreaded word “impossible” surround us continually. People
internalize what they hear, and in doing so, end up with serious mental and emotional
problems, perceiving themselves as failures. Therefore, emotional pain becomes real.
Very real (Kong 1999, 65)!”

What’s More

Independent Activity 1

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 Directions: Read the statements carefully. On a separate sheet of paper, write T if your
answer is TRUE and F if it is FALSE. Number one is already been done for you.

1. One important goal of Creative Nonfiction is to provide and to present authentic

information in which readers feel like reading fiction.
Answer: T
2. Creative Nonfiction adheres to the veracity of the information it contains.
3. “Creative” in Creative Nonfiction means the invention of information and details which
did not transpire.
4. Creative Nonfiction presents fictitious and contrived details.
5. Creative Nonfiction considers “true stories” as its subject.

Assessment 1

Directions: Read the statements carefully. On a separate sheet of paper, write T if your
answer is TRUE and F if it is FALSE.

1. The narrator needs to establish a connection with the readers.

2. Creative Nonfiction does not necessarily need details that are credible and valid.
3. One of the characteristics of Creative Nonfiction is that it allows readers to gain
insights as to the complexities of contemporary life.
4. Personal blogs are examples of Creative Nonfiction.
5. Ibong Adarna is a Creative Nonfiction literature.

Independent Activity 2

Directions: From the puzzle box below, look for 5 specific literatures that are Creative
Nonfiction.

D M E M O I R S N R
N S O F E R P O W E
A K B B W E E N D F
R X J L Q S R F F L
R C E O H E S S S E
A E C G A A O C G C
T T T S T R N T H T
I G I I I C A I I I
V J V O L H J O P O
E O P I N I O N S N

Assessment 2

Directions: Fill in the correct elements on the blank based on the examples and descriptions
given. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

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 Element Example Description
1. The place where Rizal It describes how the
was shot was in readers’ senses appeal to
Bagumbayan. this.
2. Machiavelli’s The Prince This is all about the
uses more nouns than choice of words.
adjectives.
3. Creative Nonfiction books Grammar and spelling are
have impeccable very crucial.
grammar.
4. Stories should have Reader’s attention and
remarkable introductions interest must be easily
to appeal to the readers. captured.
5. Ines Serion from Details need to be valid
Vallehermoso is the first and credible.
elected lady mayor of the
Philippines.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Read and analyze the texts below. Complete the missing words by filling in the
blanks based on the different nonfictional literary elements that were presented. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1._______________is the utilization of various techniques, strategies, and styles in

literary that presents authentic or real events, stories, and experiences. The characteristic of
Creative Nonfiction includes telling a big story in a small way and should be based on 2.-
_________. This also describes events, places, and people, writer’s reflection is encouraged,
detailed and engaging. Voice, personality and worldview of the writer is important along with
readers gaining insights from the text. The elements and quality of Creative Nonfiction
includes: Mechanics, Hook, Narrator, 3.______________, Technique, Language Use,
4._______________________________, Setting and Scene, 5.____________, Originality
and Facts.

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Create a family tree. Next, write three paragraphs to talk about the history of your
family. Remember to include the nonfictional elements and qualities in your work.

Assessment

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write
the letter of your choice on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following statements below is true about Creative Nonfiction?

a. It heavily deals with the truth.
b. It is the imaginative recreation and reconstruction of life.
c. The information can just be contrived and invented.
d. It is written to highlight the fantasies of the writer.

2. What is it that pertains to the utilization of various techniques, strategies, in literary writing?
a. fiction
b. writing
c. creative
d. nonfiction

3. What is it that denotes that the content or subject does not consider imagined or contrived?
a. creative
b. nonfiction
c. writing
d. fiction

4. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

a. fairy tale
b. memoir
c. legend
d. myth

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5. What nonfictional element dictates that the information included in the writing should all be
reliable and valid?
a. mechanics
b. characters
c. facts
d. originality

6. Which of the following sentences DOES NOT adhere to mechanics as one of the
nonfictional elements?
a. The boy go to the market yesterday.
b. Our family is always joyful during the Holidays.
c. I vividly remember my childhood memories.
d. None of the above

7. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

a. dialogue
b. prolepsis
c. narrative
d. exposition

8. What nonfictional element does the author introduce in the following sentence? “My father,
Malachy McCourt, was born on a farm in Toome, County Antrim. Like his father before, he
grew up wild, in trouble with the English, or the Irish, or both.”
a. mechanics
b. structure
c. technique
d. character

9. Which of these phrases does not describe the setting and scene of a story?
a. “It was in the hilly, grassy part of the country…”
b. “Water running from the stream…”
c. “Fingers forget and move as in a
trance...”
d. “Poblacion was the name of the place…”

10. What nonfictional element suggests that the choice of words must keep the reader
embedded in the work?
a. facts
b. technique
c. language use
d. originality

11. Which of the following statements describes originality as a nonfictional element?

a. The piece must be significantly fresh and new.
b. The structure is appropriate to the material.
c. The use of clichés is not beneficial in achieving quality.
d. Balance between showing and telling must be observed.

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12. What nonfictional element emphasizes that readers’ attention and interest must be easily
captured at the very start?
a. originality
b. hook
c. technique
d. structure

13. What nonfictional element dictates that the literature should have a natural sound or voice?
a. dialogue
b. narrative
c. exposition
d. technique

14. What nonfictional element appeals that the balance of showing and telling must be taken
into consideration?
a. hook
b. mechanics
c. technique
d. structure

15. Which of the following is NOT an example of Creative Nonfiction?

a. The Diary of Anne Franke
b. Frank McCourt: A Memoir
c. Helen Keller’s Life Story
d. The Little Prince

Additional Activity

Directions: Read the text below and try to identify the elements of Creative Nonfiction
used by the writer.

Ines Serion: Pioneer of Female Empowerment

Those who take pride in Filipino women of character and dedication will certainly find
these virtues in the first lady mayor of the Philippines, Ines Serion of Vallehermoso, Negros
Oriental.

Ines was born on January 15, 1894 to Mateo Serion and Maria Dolores de la Viña, a
daughter of Don Diego. She was the fourth among their eight children. She received her

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primary education at the Assumption Convent in Iloilo. Her exposure to strict, disciplinary
styles of rearing children from both her grandfather and her school, laid the groundwork for
the formation of a deep sense of morality and religious conviction.

Mayor Ines Serion became the municipal president (now known as mayor) of
Vallehermoso in 1937. Historian Earl Cleope describes her as a moralist politician as she tried
to enforce strict vigilance over the moral conduct of the townspeople, including members of
her own family, without any discrimination. Indeed, she is remembered for being a very strict
mayor, but one who was still tempered with kindness and fairness. Throughout her term, she
forfeited her salary in favor of those who were in greater financial need.

While in office, Mayor Ines prioritized programs for improving the educational system
of the town. She completed the construction of the Central School which was only a makeshift
edifice. She required the planting of backyard vegetables and established a regular schedule
of tabo or trade fairs in the barrios, particularly in barangays, Tagbino, Panubigan, and
Naluthangan. These fairs significantly increased the income of the town, helping make the
people self-sufficient.

Long after Mayor Ines has gone, memories of her still burn like a torch in the hearts of
the townspeople. Her greatness lies in her commitment to serve, in her strong sense of social
responsibility, as well as in her courage to stand up for her convictions. Her desire to transform
the values of her town was realized through her own exemplary behavior as an individual and
as a leader. She lives on as a symbol of women empowerment and as an icon of good
governance. She will always serve as an inspiration, bringing courage and hope to the women
of Negros Oriental today.

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1. a 9. c Assessment 2
2. c 10. c 1. Creative Nonfiction
3. b 11. a 2. truth
3. Characters
4. b 12. b
4. Dialogue, Narrative, and Exposition
5. c 13. a Structure
6. a 14. c
7. b 15. d
8. d
Independent Assessment 1 Independ Pre-Test
Activity 2 ent Activity 1
1. T
1. NARRATIVE 2. F 1. T
1. b 9. c
2. MEMOIRS 3. T 2. T
2. c 10. d
3. BLOGS 4. T 3. F
3. c 11. d
4. REFLECTION 5. F 4. F
4. d 12. a
5. OPINIONS 5. T
5. b 13. a
6. c 14. a
7. a 15.
b
8. d
Answer Key
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Baronda, Andrew John C. Creative Nonfiction. Pasay City: JFS Publishing Services.2016.

Kiyosaki, Kim. Rich Woman: A Book on Investing for Women. USA: Rich Press.2006.

Kong, Francis J. Three Little Words: On Life, On Love, On Laughs. Manila, Philippines:
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Lopez, Maria Teresa Z. Vallehermoso. Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental: Vallehermoso

Helping Hands Foundation, Inc.2011.

McCourt, Frank (1996). Angela’s Ashes: A Memoir. New York, USA: Scribner.1996.

Tilaka, Judy, et. al.Conquer Cloze: A Compilation of 70 Carefully Crafted Cloze Passages.
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Trask, Crissy. It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living. Utah, USA:
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Warren, Rick. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? Mandaluyong City,
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