The College of Maasin

“Nisi Dominus Frustra”

Maasin City, Southern Leyte

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CORE SUBJECT

Quarter: 1st Subject: CREATIVE NONFICTION

TOPIC/LESSON NAME Introduction to Literary Genres/Poetry and Creative Nonfiction

CONTENT STANDARDS Understands the literary conventions that govern the different genres
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Clearly and coherently uses a chosen element conventionally identified with a genre for a written report
LEARNING COMPETENCIES 1. Identify dominant literary conventions of a particular genre
2. Compare and contrast how the elements are used in the different genres
3. Analyze and interpret the theme and techniques used in a particular text
4. Create samples of the different literary elements based on one’s experience (e.g. metaphor to describe an
emotion)
5. Write a draft of a short piece using any of the literary conventions of genre following these pointers:
a. Choosing a topic
b. Formulating a thesis statement
c. Organizing and developing ideas
d. Using any literary conventions of a genre
e. Ensuring that theme and technique are effectively developed
6. Peer-edit each other’s draft based on
a. Clarity of idea
b. Appropriate choice of literary element
c. Appropriate use of the element
d. Effective combination of the idea and the chosen literary element
7. Revise the draft of a short piece using any of the literary conventions of a genre (e.g. plot for narrative
piece)
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SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the lesson the learner will be able to independently:
a. Express insights on the different definitions of poetry;
b. Describe some of the elements of poetry and their importance to creative nonfiction; and
c. Analyze sample texts for sensory images, concrete and evocative details, and significant human
experience.
TIME ALLOTMENT 6 hours

MATERIALS: PPT presentation

RESOURCES: Books, web

LESSON OUTLINE:

REMARKS
INTRODUCTION:
a. Background knowledge (probe)
b. Introduce to the learners the learning competency and the specific learning objectives.

MOTIVATION:
a. Task 1. Show a picture. Take a good look at this picture of a seashore. It was taken in Boracay. What are your
thoughts about the picture? What feelings does it evoke? Share your insights to the class.
INSTRUCTION/DELIVERY:
1. Introduce the topic by processing the activity done in Task 1. Mention the following key points:
a. Poetry vs Creative Nonfiction
b. Cultural-Historical Background
c. Reading Texts:
o Moonset at Central Park Station of St. Paul Subterranean River National Park
o Reviving Passions: Reflecting on my Creative Writing Grant
PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. Who is the persona in the poem? Describe him/her.
2. One example of sensory imagery in the poem is the parrotfish. What do you think is the significance
of the image to the overall message?
3. Give other examples of sensory imagery used in the text.
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 4. What is the poem saying about the significant human experience?
5. What feelings do you get after reading the poem?

PRACTICE:
a. Research Work
b. Previewing

ENRICHMENT:
a. Vocabulary Building.
b. Group Work: Divide the class into groups with five students each. Look for two images or pictures that
can be associated with each word above. This can be done using the internet or old magazines or
newspapers. Prepare a PPT presentation for each picture with an accompanying sentence using the word.

Evaluation:
Writer’s Bloc

Prepared by:

Ms. Regean U. Ellorimo, LPT

Instructor

Noted by: Approved by:

Mrs. Gilda A. Lopez, LPT, MPA Mrs. Jannes E. Barrera, LPT, MA. Math
SHS Coordinator Principal

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