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This document provides an introduction to creative writing. It defines creative writing as a form of writing that goes beyond traditional academic or professional writing to include fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. The document outlines several genres of creative writing, including fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. It provides examples of each genre and their key elements. The objectives are to differentiate creative writing from other forms, learn various genres, and explore creative writing as an art form.

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Module #1

This document provides an introduction to creative writing. It defines creative writing as a form of writing that goes beyond traditional academic or professional writing to include fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. The document outlines several genres of creative writing, including fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. It provides examples of each genre and their key elements. The objectives are to differentiate creative writing from other forms, learn various genres, and explore creative writing as an art form.

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Don Marcelo Jimenez Memorial Polytechnic Institute SAS #1

Creative Writing Date:_______


Lesson 1: Introduction to Creative Writing
Name:_____________________________________________ Strand:

Lesson Objectives: References:


At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Creative writing by
Vasques and Lee
A. differentiate creative writing from other forms of Writing; (2017)
B. learn various genres in creative writing; and
C. explore creative writing as an art

Activity 1:
 If you would become a writer of your own story, what would be most likely you write
about?

 What it means for you to be creative?

Lesson Proper:
What is Creative Writing?
• creative writing is a form of writing that goes beyond the traditional realms of normal,
professional, academic or technical forms of writing. 
• Instead, it encompasses a number of different genres and styles across a whole range
of fields of both fictional and non-fiction writing; storytelling, playwriting, poetry,
prose, journalistic, and more. 
What are the Genres of Creative Writing?
a. Poetry
It is said to be the oldest kind of literature as it predates even the written word.
The concentration of poetry lies on the lines and its rhythmic qualities, and traditionally, a
strict form or dependence on the meter.
b. Fiction
Is a form of prose that depicts imaginary events and people. Novels, novellas, and short
stories fall under this category.
It pays close attention to elements central to fiction- plot, character, setting and conflict.

c. Drama
It is a fiction written to be performed. Although it is traditionally written in verse,
contemporary modes of drama now use prose and these are sometimes set to music or
dance.
The genre places and emphasis on dialogue and stage direction.
d. Creative non-fiction
Uses literary techniques to write about facts, actual events and people.

Enrichment Activity:
Identify the following genres of creative writing.
1. It depicts imaginary events and people.
2. A fiction written to be performed.
3. It uses literary techniques to write about facts, actual events and people.
4. It is an original and self-expressive form of literature.
5. It lies on the concentration of lines, rhythmic qualities.
Evaluation:
 What was your most unforgettable dream, try to describe and connect each stories to
create one whole story.
Assignment:
Describe what you:
 See
 Smell
 Taste
 Hear
 touch

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