Republic of the Philippines

SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY

EJC Montilla, City of Tacurong, 9800
Province of Sultan Kudarat

Teaching English in Elementary Grade through Literature (EEdEng2)

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students can:
a. explain nonfiction as a literary genre;
b. identify the different types of nonfiction genres such as biography,
autobiography, memoir, essay, documentary, how-to books, reference books,
concept books, and infographics, and;
c. explore various nonfiction formats including browsable books, active
nonfiction, literary nonfiction, and traditional nonfiction

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Lesson 4: Nonfiction
B. Teaching Materials: Laptop for PowerPoint presentation and Smart TV.

III. Learning Procedure

A. Preparatory Activity
a. Prayer
b. Greetings
c. Attendance
d. Energizer
B. Review
As a sort of review, the teacher will ask some students to recall the
lesson from the previous discussions:
1. What is Fiction?
2. What are the subgenres of fiction? Explain.

C. Activity
The teacher will flash scrambled words, and the students will arrange
it.
(Biography, Autobiography, Memoir, Concept books, Infographic, How-to-do-it-
books, Essays, Documentary genre, and Reference books)
 D. Analysis
The teacher will ask the students about the activity.
1. What have you observed in our activity?
2. Are biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, concept books, infographics, how-to
books, essays, documentary genres, and reference books considered part of literary
works? How do you say so?

E. Abstraction
What is Nonfiction?
Nonfiction is a genre of literature that presents information based on
facts, real events, and actual people. Unlike fiction, where stories are created
from imagination, nonfiction aims to inform, educate, or document the world
as it truly is. This genre encompasses a wide range of writing styles and
forms, from informative texts like textbooks and articles to personal stories like
memoirs and biographies. Nonfiction can be both engaging and enlightening,
offering readers a chance to understand the world around them, learn about
historical events, or gain insight into another person’s life experiences. It is a
wide genre that includes many sub-genres such as essays, reports, articles,
and the three main types we will focus on: biography, autobiography, and
memoir.
Nonfiction (Informational Books) are designed to help readers learn
more about real things. They provide young readers information without the
literary devices common to fiction. Take note that the content emphasis of
children's nonfiction is documented facts and its primary purpose is to inform.
In the last 25 years informational books had evolved into some exciting
formats. One of these formats was penned by Melissa Stewart. She
categorized informational books into five kinds.

The next type of nonfiction is called the literary nonfiction. Narrative and
expository nonfiction books are under this type.
 The narrative nonfiction, as the name implies has narrative writing style. It
tells a story or conveys an experience. Real characters, scenes, dialogue and
narrative arc can be gleaned from the text. A narrative arc is a term that
describes a story's full progression. It visually evokes the idea that every story
has a relatively calm beginning, a middle where tension, character conflict and
narrative momentum builds to a peak and an end where the conflict is resolved.
Chronological sequence structure is truly visible in narrative nonfiction.
Biographies and historical events are ideal examples.

The expository nonfiction has an expository writing style of specialized

topics presented creatively. It carries a strong voice and rich engaging language
in a carefully chosen text structure. It is ideal for STEM (science, technology,
engineering and mathematics) strand as it is usually innovatively formatted. As
far as I'm concerned, this is a golden moment for expository nonfiction because,
in recent years, it's gone through an exciting transformation. Once upon a time, it
was boring and stodgy and matter-of-fact, but today's nonfiction books MUST
delight as well as inform young readers and authors are working hard to do just
that.
The fifth type that is neither commercial nor narrative nonfiction is the traditional
nonfiction. Presented as a survey, it enumerates part of a large series. It depicts
an overview of a topic in a clear, straight-forward language. It has no duplicity at
all. What you see is what you get.

Some sub-genres of nonfiction are the following:

Biography is a literary genre that portrays all the events occurring in a

person's life, mostly in chronological order. Unlike a resume or profile, a
biography provides a life story of a subject, highlighting various aspects of his/her
life. The vast majority of biography examples are written about people who are or
were famous, such as politicians, actors, athlete and heroes. Abraham Lincoln,
Carlos Romulo and Jose Rizal are exciting reads.
 Example: "Rizal: Life, Works, and Writings" by Gregorio F. Zaide.

An autobiography is one type of biography, which tells a life story of its

meaning it is a written record of the author's life. Rather than being written by
somebody else, an autobiography comes through the person's own pen, in
his .33 own words. Some autobiographies are written in a fictional tale, as novels
or stories that closely mirror events from the author's real life. Such stories
include Charles Dickens's David Copperfield and J.D Salinger's The Catcher in
the eye. In writing about a personal experience, one discovers himself. Therefore,
it is not merely a collection of anecdotes it is a revelation to the readers about the
author's self-discovery.
Examples: The Story of My Life by Helen Keller, "Philippine Pagans (1938):
The Autobiographies of Three Ifugaos" by R.F. Barton

A memoir is a written factual account of somebody's life. It comes from the

French word mémoi're, which means "memory,' or "reminiscence." This literary
technique tells LINCOLN a story about the experiences of someone's life. A literary
memoir is usually about a specific theme or a part of someone's life. It is a story with
a proper narrative shape, focus, and subject matter, involving reflection on some
particular event or place. The Diary of Anne Frank, published in 1947, in Holland, as
a title that would translated into English as, quote, "The House Behind," unquote and
later in the United States in 1952, under the title The Diary of Anne Frank, is
probably the best-known and most widely read Holocaust diary memoir.
 Example: Educated by Tara Westover, America is in the Heart by Carlos
Bulosan

ESSAY - It is generally a short piece of writing outlining the writer's perspective or

story. it is often considered synonymous with a story a paper, or an article. it can
be formal as well as informal.
FAMOUS NARRATIVE ESSAYS - the gifts of the Magi (O Henrey), The Lottery
(Jackson), The Necklace (Maupassant), and To Build a Fire (London) are usually
meant for young adults.

DOCUMENTARY GENRE

Documentary is a broad term to describe a nonfiction movie that in some way

"documents" or captures reality.

Six different suggested modes of the documentary:

1. Poetic- They focus on experiences, images, and showing the audience

the world through different eyes. The ultimate goal is to create
a feeling rather than a truth.
2. Expository- The expository documentary is the most traditional style,
where the filmmaker directly presents information, often using a
narrator (voice-over) to explain the subject matter. These
documentaries aim to educate or persuade the audience.
3. Observational- Observational- It aims to capture real life as it
happens, with minimal interference from the filmmaker. The audience
 watches events unfold naturally, without scripted narration or
interviews.
4. Participatory- In a participatory documentary, the filmmaker actively
interacts with the subjects, often appearing on camera and engaging in
interviews or experiments
5. Reflexive- are similar to participatory docs in that they often include
the filmmaker within the film. It goes beyond the subject matter and
examines the filmmaking process itself.
6. Performative- The performative documentary focuses on personal
experiences, emotions, and subjectivity. The filmmaker’s personal
journey or emotions often take center stage, and the film may blend
reality with artistic elements.

REFERENCE BOOKS - are used to get quick, specific facts or information or an

overview of subjects. Some reference sources are dictionaries, encyclopedias,
bibliographies, almanacs, directories, atlases, and handbooks.

1. Dictionaries provide definitions, spellings,

pronunciations, and meanings of words in a specific
language. Some dictionaries also include synonyms,
antonyms, word origins, and usage examples.

2. Encyclopedias provide detailed information on various

subjects, written by experts. They cover a wide range of
topics, from history and science to arts and geography.

3. Bibliographies are lists of books, articles, and other

sources related to a specific topic. These are useful for
researchers who need to find multiple sources for their
studies.

4. Almanacs contain yearly updates on facts, statistics, and

important events. These cover a variety of topics such as
weather, astronomy, politics, and sports.

5. Directories list contact details and organizational

information for businesses, institutions, and individuals.
They are used to find specific people, addresses, or
services.
 6. Atlases are books of maps and geographical information.
They may include political maps, physical maps, climate
data, and population statistics.

7. Handbooks are guides that provide practical

information on specific subjects. They offer instructions,
rules, and best practices in a particular field.

HOW-TO-DO IT-BOOKS - Are self-help books that instruct how to do something.

It is written to teach readers on solving personal problems.

Structure of How-to-do-it books it includes an introduction explaining the topic,

a breakdown of key steps in separate chapters, detailed instructions with visuals,
troubleshooting sections for common problems, and a conclusion summarizing
key points

Example: How to Draw a Bird

Introduction In this guide, you'll learn how to draw a simple bird in just a
few easy steps.

Materials:

A piece of paper

A pencil

An eraser

Colored pencils or markers (optional)

Tools:

None

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Draw the Body

Start by drawing an oval shape in the center of your paper. This will be
the bird's body.
 Step 2: Add the Head

Draw a smaller circle on top of the oval, slightly overlapping it. This will
be the bird's head.

Step 3: Draw the Beak

Draw a small triangle on the front of the head for the beak.

Step 4: Draw the Eyes

Draw two small circles on the head for the eyes.

Add tiny dots in the center of each circle for the pupils.

Step 5: Add Details

You can add more details to your bird, such as feathers, by drawing
small lines on the wings and tail.

If you like, you can color your bird using colored pencils or markers.

Conclusion Great job! You've successfully drawn a simple bird. You can
now customize your bird by adding patterns, colors, or even a background.

CONCEPT BOOKS -are meant for the very young. They are best as board books for
infants and toddlers and are meant to teach concepts like letters, numbers,colors
and shapes.

INFOGRAPHICS - These are graphic visual presentations of information, data, or

knowledge intended to quickly, and present information. Charts, brochures, posters,
streamers, flyers, billboards, and ads are some reading materials that can be made
as examples.
 Summary

Nonfiction is a literature genre that presents facts, real events, and people,
aiming to inform, educate, or document the world, encompassing various writing
styles and forms. Biography is a literary genre that tells a person's life story,
often in chronological order. It focuses on famous figures like Abraham Lincoln,
Carlos Romulo, and Jose Rizal. Autobiographies are written in the author's own
words, often in a fictional tale. Memoirs are written factual accounts of
someone's life, often about a specific theme or part of their life. Documentaries
are nonfiction movies that document reality. How-to-do-it books are self-help
books that teach readers how to solve personal problems. Reference books
provide quick facts or information about a subject. Concept books are designed
for children and are best suited for board books. Infographics are graphic visual
presentations of information, data, or knowledge, used in various forms like
charts, brochures, posters, streamers, flyers, billboards, and ads.

F. Application
The teachers will divide the class into five groups, and each group will
be given a task related to nonfiction. They will brainstorm, create a creative
presentation, and present it to the class.
For example, the first group picked the biography, and after
brainstorming they presented and explained it to the class.

G. Assessment
There are Three (3) types of nonfiction called Literacy nonfiction,
Narrative, and Expository nonfiction. Choose one and explain it in your own
words and give an example of it.

H. Assignment
Choose a non-fiction book or article you have read recently and write a short
reflection on its impact on you.
Prepared by:
Munoz, Keniel
Mejares, Hannah Grace
Mamalo, Raihan