SUNNY HILLSIDE SCHOOL OF BATAAN, INC.
Upper Ipag, Mariveles, Bataan
Email: sunnyhillsideschool@[Link]
Contact no.: (047)612-0420
COURSE: Creative Nonfiction
TEACHER: Jessica J. Caisip GRADE AND SECTION: 12 HUMSS
WEEK/LESSON: Week 1-Lesson 1 TIME: (10:00 – 11:00)
Understanding Various Forms and Types
Creative nonfiction is writing composed of the real, or of facts, that employs the same literary
devices as fiction such as setting, voice/tone, character development, etc. This makes if different
(more “creative”) than standard nonfiction writing.
Creative nonfiction should:
(1) include accurate and well- researched information,
(2) hold the interest of the reader, and
(3) potentially blur the realms of fact and fiction in a pleasing, literary style (while remaining
grounded in fact).
1. Autobiography
Tells the story of the writer’s own life. Authors of autobiographies often want to make sense of
events in their lives and to communicate an important personal statement about life. They may
also want to give credit to people who influence them. Controversial individuals often write
autobiographies to explain or justify their actions.
The Basics
• Create a time line of your life events
• Identify the people who made an impact in your life
• Select the best stories of your life
• Write it in your own voice.
2. Biography
Provides details regarding the life of a person or a thing in an entertaining but informative
manner. By the end of a biography, the readers fell like they are well acquainted with the
subject.
The Basics
• Select a person you are interested in and find out basic facts about him or her.
• Do additional research about the person.
3. Memoir
Focuses on an event or series of events that evoke a change of view or feelings in an entertaining
way. It helps the audience to understand one single person, the author.
The Basics
• Choose a topic you care about, a “snapshot” of your life. Seek a deeper theme within the
simple description of an event a reader can connect to.
• Use your own unique voice in writing
ACTIVITY # 1:
Create an autobiography about the most important lesson happened in your life.
SUNNY HILLSIDE SCHOOL OF BATAAN, INC.
Upper Ipag, Mariveles, Bataan
Email: sunnyhillsideschool@[Link]
Contact no.: (047)612-0420
COURSE: Creative Nonfiction
TEACHER: Jessica J. Caisip GRADE AND SECTION: 12 HUMSS
WEEK/LESSON: Week 2-Lesson 1 TIME: (10:00 – 11:00)
4. Literary Journalism
Uses the techniques of journalism such as interviews and reviews in order to look outside of the
straightforward, 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. It can often be
narrative or heavily imagistic.
The Basics
• Get the facts straight by researching
• Conduct interviews when necessary
• Outline the story
• Use literary devices in writing
• Write dramatic scenes – dialogue, details, action
5. True Narratives
A true narrative essay, is a story, based on actual events. The form of the true narrative is
undefined; the purpose in telling the story is to express a point or observation.
The typical prompt or assignment for the narrative essay will ask you to describe an event that
affected or changed your life. In other words, in the narrative essay prompt, you are being asked
to tell a story.
6. Profile
Takes us behind the scenes of familiar places and gives a glimpse of the inner workings of a
person. The writer conveys an interpretation or perspective. It introduces unusual professions,
hobbies, and personalities.
The Basics
• Know the subject – their personality and interests
• Research other information about the person
• Choose a theme that suits your subject
• Interview the person and the people surrounding him or her
ACTIVITY # 2
You are required to compose a true narrative essay about an incident that you experienced or
observed.
