Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction || Creative Non-Fiction || Quarter 1 Week 1

Summary

In this engaging creative nonfiction session, the host and Jerry introduce the concept of creative nonfiction, emphasizing its literary techniques to convey true stories. They explore its history, forms, and reasons for writing it, such as preserving personal history or sharing life experiences. Participants are challenged to write a summary of their learnings and share it on social media. The session concludes with a reflective vignette about finding peace, highlighting the genre's power to reveal insights through everyday experiences.

Takeaways

• 📚 The session is an introduction to creative non-fiction, a genre that uses literary techniques to present factual information.
• 🌟 Creative non-fiction is sometimes called the 'fourth genre' alongside fiction, poetry, and drama due to its distinct storytelling approach within factual writing.
• 📝 The genre includes various forms such as personal essays, lyric essays, travel essays, food articles, profiles, literary journalism, and more.
• 📖 The roots of creative non-fiction can be traced back to the 16th century with Michel de Montaigne, who popularized the essay as a literary form.
• 👤 The characters in creative non-fiction are real people, unlike in fiction where they are often imaginary or composites.
• 🗣️ Dialogue in creative non-fiction strives for accuracy, in contrast to fiction where it can be entirely made up.
• 🔍 The writing process in creative non-fiction often involves research to ensure the accuracy of the events and facts being presented.
• 💭 Creative non-fiction can serve as a means to share personal experiences, family history, profound insights, and to inspire others through one's own story.
• 📈 The session highlighted the importance of distinguishing between fiction and non-fiction, especially in terms of character portrayal, dialogue, and the use of research.
• 📝 The session concluded with a creative non-fiction vignette about a frog finding peace in an unlikely place, prompting reflection on the human condition and the search for contentment.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video session?

The main topic of the video session is an introduction to creative non-fiction.

What are the days and time for the creative non-fiction sessions?

The creative non-fiction sessions are held on Tuesdays from 4 P.M to 4:40 P.M.

What is the purpose of the word association activity mentioned in the script?

The word association activity is designed to elicit thoughts and ideas related to creative non-fiction and help participants understand the concept better.

What is the definition of creative non-fiction according to the script?

Creative non-fiction is a true story told in a literary way where plot, character development, and dialogue are as important as facts and research.

Who is considered the Godfather of creative non-fiction and what did he establish?

Lee Gutkind is considered the Godfather of creative non-fiction, and he established the first creative non-fiction magazine.

What are some reasons for writing creative non-fiction mentioned in the script?

Some reasons include writing a family history or journal for future generations, sharing exciting or extraordinary experiences, preserving feelings and emotions about an experience, and giving hope or inspiration to others using personal experiences.

What is the difference between dialogue in fiction and non-fiction as described in the script?

In fiction, the dialogue can be made up, while in non-fiction, the dialogue is verbatim or recreated as accurately as possible.

What are some of the shorter forms of creative non-fiction mentioned in the script?

Some shorter forms of creative non-fiction include the personal essay, the lyrical essay, the travel essay or article, and the food article.

What is the term for the longer forms of creative non-fiction and what are some examples?

The longer forms of creative non-fiction are typically book-length and examples include memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, and non-fiction novels.

What is the challenge of the week for the participants after the session?

The challenge of the week is to write a short creative summary of what they learned about creative non-fiction from the session and post it on Facebook with their picture using the hashtag 'non-fiction'.

What quote did the session end with and who is the author of the quote?

The session ended with a quote from Maya Angelou: 'There is no greater agony than bearing an untouched story inside you.'

Outlines

00:00

📚 Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Course

The video script introduces the pilot episode of a creative nonfiction course, highlighting its structure and objectives. The course will be held on Tuesdays, and the session focuses on the basics of creative nonfiction, a genre less familiar to the attendees compared to creative writing. The instructor initiates an interactive word association activity related to creative nonfiction, aiming to engage viewers and stimulate thought about the genre's characteristics.

05:03

📝 Understanding Creative Nonfiction

This paragraph delves into the definition and nature of creative nonfiction, emphasizing its reliance on factual storytelling using literary techniques. The script discusses the genre's contrast with technical writing and fiction, highlighting the importance of maintaining accuracy while employing creativity in narrative. It also mentions various names for creative nonfiction, such as the fourth genre, narrative non-fiction, and others, showcasing its unique position in the literary world.

10:03

🎓 Historical Context and Evolution of Creative Nonfiction

The script provides a historical overview of creative nonfiction, tracing its roots back to the 16th century with Michel de Montaigne, who is credited with popularizing the essay as a literary form. It also acknowledges the contributions of Lee Gutkind, known as the 'Godfather of Creative Nonfiction,' who established a magazine for nonfiction writers. The paragraph underscores the genre's evolution and its significance in modern literature.

15:05

💭 Reasons for Writing Creative Nonfiction

The script lists various motivations for writing creative nonfiction, such as documenting family history, sharing personal experiences, and expressing profound insights. It touches on the therapeutic aspect of writing as a means to release stress and the potential for self-reflection and growth. The paragraph also suggests that creative nonfiction can inspire and provide hope to others through the sharing of personal narratives.

20:07

📖 Distinctions Between Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

This section of the script contrasts creative nonfiction with fiction, pointing out the differences in character creation, dialogue authenticity, and event truthfulness. It emphasizes that while fiction allows for imaginative storytelling, creative nonfiction is bound by the constraints of real-life events and accurate representation, necessitating research to ensure factual accuracy.

25:08

🔍 Forms and Varieties of Creative Nonfiction

The script outlines the different forms of creative nonfiction, distinguishing between shorter forms like personal essays, travelogues, and food articles, and longer forms such as memoirs, autobiographies, and non-fiction novels. It also introduces the concept of the vignette, a brief, slice-of-life narrative that captures a moment or insight, and mentions the importance of research in maintaining the genre's integrity.

30:08

🐸 A Creative Nonfiction Vignette: The Frog in the Toilet

The instructor shares a personal vignette about a frog found in an unlikely place—a toilet wall. This short creative nonfiction piece uses the frog as a metaphor to explore themes of contentment and peace amidst discomfort and chaos. The narrative invites reflection on the human condition and the quest for tranquility, prompting viewers to consider their own experiences and reactions to similar situations.

35:17

📖 Creative Nonfiction Challenge and Closing Thoughts

The script concludes with a creative nonfiction writing challenge for the viewers, encouraging them to summarize their learnings from the session and share it on social media with a specific hashtag. It ends on an inspirational note, quoting Maya Angelou to emphasize the importance of storytelling and the cathartic power of creative nonfiction as an outlet for personal narratives.

Keywords

💡Creative Non-Fiction

Creative Non-Fiction is a genre of writing that uses literary craft and techniques to present factual, real-life events and experiences. It is central to the video's theme, as the entire discussion revolves around understanding and exploring this form of writing. In the script, it is described as 'a true story, told in a literary way where the plot, character development, and dialogue are as important as facts and research,' highlighting its emphasis on storytelling within factual reporting.

💡Technical Writing

Technical Writing refers to a type of writing that is clear, concise, and directed at a specific audience who likely have a particular set of skills or knowledge. Within the script, it is mentioned as a separate subject, contrasting with creative non-fiction, indicating that while both involve writing, their purposes and styles are distinct.

💡Character Development

Character Development is the process in which the characters in a story are revealed and grow. In the context of creative non-fiction, as discussed in the script, character development is crucial, even though the characters are based on real people. The script emphasizes that in creative non-fiction, 'the plot, the character development, and the dialogue are as important as facts and research,' showing the balance between factual accuracy and engaging storytelling.

💡Vignette

A Vignette is a short, descriptive piece of writing that provides a glimpse into a particular scene or moment. The script introduces the vignette as a form of creative non-fiction, describing it as 'a little or a short form of a short non-fiction piece or a slice of life.' The script also includes an example of a vignette about a frog in the narrator's toilet, illustrating how everyday experiences can be transformed into meaningful narratives.

💡Literary Journalism

Literary Journalism is a form of creative non-fiction that combines the factual reporting of journalism with the narrative techniques of literature. The script mentions it as one of the popular names for creative non-fiction, indicating its significance in the genre and its focus on presenting factual information in a narrative style that engages readers.

💡Memory

Memory, in the context of the video, relates to the recollection of past events, which is a key component in writing creative non-fiction. The script notes that because creative non-fiction is concerned with memory, writers sometimes need to conduct research to ensure the accuracy of their recollections, especially when their memory might be inaccurate.

💡Research

Research is the process of gathering information and conducting investigations to establish facts and reach new conclusions. In the script, research is highlighted as an essential part of writing creative non-fiction to ensure accuracy, especially when the writer's memory might not be reliable.

💡Personal Essay

A Personal Essay is a form of creative non-fiction that reflects the author's personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings on a particular topic. The script mentions it as one of the short forms of creative non-fiction, indicating its role in allowing writers to express their individual perspectives and insights.

💡Lyrical Essay

A Lyrical Essay is a type of creative non-fiction characterized by its poetic language and structure, often using figurative language to convey the author's thoughts and experiences. The script lists it among the short forms of creative non-fiction, suggesting its importance in providing a more artistic and expressive approach to writing factual experiences.

💡Memoir

A Memoir is a lengthy autobiographical work that tells a significant part of the author's life story. In the script, it is mentioned as one of the longer forms of creative non-fiction, emphasizing its role in providing an in-depth account of real-life experiences over an extended period.

💡Insight

Insight in the video refers to the deep understanding or perspective gained from a particular experience or situation. The script encourages writers to share insights in their creative non-fiction, as seen when discussing the vignette about the frog, which led to reflections on finding peace and contentment despite one's circumstances.

Highlights

Introduction to the pilot episode of creative nonfiction, a new session on Tuesdays from 4 P.M to 4:40 P.M.

The concept of creative nonfiction as a blend of literary techniques and factual storytelling.

Word association activity to explore the meaning of 'creative nonfiction'.

Definition of creative nonfiction as a true story told in a literary way, emphasizing plot, character development, and dialogue.

Historical roots of creative nonfiction, dating back to the 16th century with Michel de Montaigne as an early practitioner.

Different names for creative nonfiction, including 'fourth genre', 'literary journalism', and 'narrative nonfiction'.

The role of research in ensuring accuracy in creative nonfiction writing.

Discussion of reasons for writing creative nonfiction, such as documenting family history or sharing personal experiences.

The importance of creative nonfiction in contributing to writing competency and providing insights.

Comparison between fiction and creative nonfiction in terms of character development, dialogue, and plot.

Checkpoint activity to differentiate between elements of fiction and nonfiction.

Overview of different forms of creative nonfiction, including personal essays, travel essays, and profiles.

Reading of a creative nonfiction vignette about a frog in the bathroom, illustrating the form's ability to capture life's small moments.

Insights from the vignette about finding peace and contentment in unexpected places.

Challenge of the week to write a short creative summary about creative nonfiction learnings and share on social media.

Closing with a quote from Maya Angelou about the importance of sharing one's story through creative nonfiction.

Transcripts

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are a welcome so everybody Welcome to

the pilot episode of creative nonfiction

and our sessions will be on Tuesdays

from 4 P.M to 4 40 p.m so we are on our

new time slot actually so you can watch

that watch us

and also our YouTube channel Jerry

so this will be the topic for uh this

week to Target

uh analyzing themes and techniques and

attacks Union second week but then for

this week it will be introduction to

creative non-fiction and so

introduction yes

yeah because I think that creative

non-fiction is not that familiar I mean

creative writing is kind of familiar to

you guys but non-fiction not so much so

I think it would be wise to start uh

this the well our week with an

introduction you know our first week

will be uh just introduction so jira

Jerry let's start off with a short

activity note we have 41 viewers right

now so Jerry uh can you tell us about

this activity please

so I think this is uh word association

creative non-fiction

and what words or phrases come to your

mind when you hear the word creative

non-fiction so you just have to type in

your answers in the comment box

maybe on our maybe on our last week no

I am so guys tell us what you think what

comes to your mind when you hear the

word creative nonfiction

yeah

hello

James ganaban Joseph abadilla Rowell

fakun and everyone else who are watching

us today yes

hopefully the Damian I think my viewers

this third quarter third kid yes I

totally hope so because uh actually

creative nonfiction is one of my

favorite subjects to Roger Jerry

oh

technical writing yeah technical writing

children

yes

the word creative refers to the use of

literary craft the techniques fiction

writers playwrights and Poets employed

to present non-fiction

I add

yes that's correct actually because

creative nonfiction although now we are

talking about facts or the truth uh we

still have to employ creative techniques

no

facts correct

yes

according to K

ate yes it's true

the longer kinds of non-fiction yes real

life events

and those are all correct guys amazing

job you know

Michaela true stories well told great

job

senior high school learners today yes uh

imagination according to mark platon

kids well imagine imagination yeah not

so much nah uh that you will be making

up stories well uh in non-fiction the

stories are true to life

maybe you can be imaginative in your

telling no but you need to be as

accurate as you can okay

uh true to life events

and reality

great job guys

students nothing for third quarter third

yes thank you so much for answering guys

great job everyone okay so

actually try to

what creative non-fiction is I think

it's a great way to start the subject

note if you really know what the subject

means so chiru Jerry what is creative

nonfiction anyways

created a non-fiction is a true story

told in a literary way where the plat

character development and the dialogue

are as important as a fox and these

turrets so my good level up Dao young

facts and then the the research

the own subplot the character and the

dialogue because all those things are

something

to

you

Jerry are you there

okay

I don't know what where children is

Jerry but it's okay okay can you can you

repeat what you said just a little

earlier Peter Jerry

yes uh non-fiction is a true story

told in a literary way where the plot

the character uh development and the

dialogue is important as a facts and

research

yes thank you Cheeto Jerry yeah okay so

no uh we actually uh put true story in

both because unlike creative creative

writing though or fiction we are talking

about like something imaginative

something that you just made up but for

non-fiction it's actually based on true

story or retaining the way we write plot

uh characters uh dialogues and and like

a story we still retain those elements

but our basis is Jung true to life

events not okay

actually creative non-fiction has many

names

and here are some of the popular names

of creative nonfiction Jerry can you

help us

foreign

and then we have

uh the fourth genre

we also have a literary journalism

the literature of fact

and then the literature of reality

wow that's it

thank you Jerry now if you guys are uh

kind of uh kind of like a questioning

right what a fourth genre so we usually

have like fiction then poetry then drama

usually

high school but we also call Creative

non-fiction the fourth genre as its

whole like it's another world of of

writing that's why it's called the

fourth genre and we also call it

narrative non-fiction because we're also

telling stories

true stories yeah

and of course creative non-fiction has

something to do with history yeah yes

okay

foreign

so actually uh creative nonfiction is

fairly new uh if you like think about it

right just because uh it kind of boomed

in like the 21st century so right now we

have like lots of non-fiction uh books

articles uh Memoirs those kinds of of

materials no but actually uh creative

nonfiction goes all the way from like

the 16th century uh

the first creative non-fictionist are we

we call him an essayist is Michelle de

Montagna so Michelle dumontagne is a

16th century French writer who

popularized essays as a literary form no

so parang SI and Jose Michelle

so he calls that essays

these are his Reflections no so he is

the very first creative non-fictionist

and right now Jerry

is it uh properly pronounced yes yes

Jerry nice

uh creative non-fiction

writer to employ the diligence of a

reporter the shifting voices and

viewpoints of a novelist

the refined word they evapo with and the

analytical mods of the essays

somewhat uh

something to do with uh doing an essay

you have to analyze its uh uh statement

it's sentence but uh

you have I you can catch the attention

of your readers yeah yes that's correct

and also in addition Lee gutkind is

actually considered as the Godfather of

creative nonfiction so he also

established the very first

non-fiction magazine we're in lots of

non-fictionists can contribute their

their essays uh their narratives and it

can be read by a wide audience

reporter you only have to report facts

also at the same time you will also use

voice a point of view like a short story

writer and then

poet and you can also be an analyst so

if you are in a creative non-fiction

kind of genre

foreign

all right guys right now we will discuss

to you guys sure some reasons for

writing creative non-fiction

why do we have to learn how to write uh

creative non-fiction okay let's see

Jerry can you help us please

yes the first one uh the first reason is

you want to write a family history or a

joiner uh journal for future generations

and so you'll be writing say for example

now and then

of course that journal will be somewhat

read by the future generation if

that's true okay uh and number two is

you want to share exciting painful or

extraordinary experiences

for example uh recently

sober exciting for example uh it was the

first time you spoke in public but

declare your first breakup no or

something extraordinary now for example

UFO no or is

and then you want to share these

experiences in writing this is a true to

life experiences and you want to put

them on writing so creative non-fiction

is for you

yes so definitely

uh viewers

maybe maybe next time you can like

invite them right and share their

answers

for sure

yes that's right sabini Mark platon

races and creating uh creative

non-fiction is to tell true to life

events to share insights no contributing

to your writing competency that's a

pretty good one thank you yes

okay for the third one uh Twitter kid uh

third reason

uh you just had a profound realization

or insight about an important subject

okay especially Senior High School uh

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and actually when you run a creative

non-fiction you don't need to really

think about

like

you can just reflect back on what you

just experienced and then you have tons

of stories to tell no so for example

number four you have survived a

difficult childhood or adulthood uh so

for example if your childhood if you had

like childhood trauma you can write

actually about them and it is like a

form of like catharsis or like release

No and then if you also had like it's

going through uh some difficulty in your

adulthood right now you can also write

about that I think it's it's a great uh

what do you call it it's a great

material

for a compelling non-fiction story okay

yes it could also be a basis for them uh

to be inspired Day by days uh Twitter

kid uh

your progress if you really had one or

like step Stone yeah

I totally agree to Jerry

so for the fifth one uh tutor kit you

want to preserve your feelings and

emotions about an experience yeah so if

I remember

or yeah uh during our Childhood Days

love letters

sentimental letters about

ourselves it's about our peers or

somewhat uh

oh

patch little children actually kept a

journal when I was like 19 to 21 and I

had those letters too my love letters

and when I look at them

I am pleasantly like surprised at the

same time embarrassed of my former

status

yes that makes me proud know that I have

come so far uh I think that's the reason

also for Creative non-fiction is to

document how we have changed throughout

the years you may actually write about

that how you were before and compared to

who you are right now nowadays

yes yeah and number six no you if you

want to give hope or inspiration to

other people using your own experiences

by for example you have experienced

something uh something difficult and

then you overcame it then you Mo you may

share that story and that will also

Inspire other people

great great reasons for writing

nonfiction

so definitely

so other than that what are the other

reasons Kaya do you have in writing

creative nonfictions okay

information about ourselves or about the

things uh surrounding us why

yes

I would like to say hi to uh Marissa

buraga Angel Jose bhutak Eliza

Luis Del domelo Soriano I think these

are all from your division tutories Yes

actually uh

uh GC and hopefully they are watching

too yeah actually uh

this is mandatory

performance

output next

challenge of the week that's great

okay yeah so sabini Mark platon to

release your stress I totally agree uh

it's a form of catharsis when you write

something that is kind of Haunting you

it's a form to release your your stress

yes Jerry

yes to share some momentous experiences

to the world Jitter kid

yes yeah it may be momentum it may not

be not momentous to anyone else but it's

but but if it's momentous for you then I

think it's worth sharing

is that it not only allows but also

encourages the writer to become a part

of the story or the essay well honestly

you are the star of your own creative

nonfiction yes that's true

great job Joseph by the way yeah all

right so we will move on now guys to

fiction versus versus

presentation

uh faction the characters are based on

real people creative non-fiction also

the characters are real people don't say

yes

and then a character personalities are a

combination of qualities the owns

affection

non-fiction the personalities of the

characters are as they are real in real

life yes correct

we usually create imaginary characters

that are like based off uh characters

that we know and sometimes uh human

characters that we are creating in

fiction personalities

uh apparently though uh in Creative

non-fiction the characters are real

people

yeah

personality in the lab right now that's

your personality in the story that goes

for you too you are usually

the real character and your personality

is not made up so we're gonna chat yes

so

other than that we have uh the dialogue

can be made up while in the non-fiction

the dialogue is verbatim or recreated to

the best of the author's ability

that's a difference and then uh events

can be made up in the fiction while in

the non-fiction events truly happen so

president yawago as a fiction peridotson

and fashion independent okay and then

the plot can be made up along the way

those affection while uh written as

accurately and truthful as possible the

Onsen and fiction research may be used

when necessary that's why uh the answer

non-fiction

definition

and so yes it's reporting nowadays

should is all base are all based in uh

research that's why debate presidential

debate

research

questions without any research that is

included in our non-fiction yeah that's

right here Jerry uh

Charmaine from from sdo nuevasiha she's

watching right now she's a really uh

good friend uh and and also by the way

no creative non-fiction it requires some

kind of research just to make sure that

we are as accurate as we can as possible

remember in Creative non-fiction you

should not lie you must retell the

events as they happen as accurately as

possible and that's what actually makes

it like different from fiction uh now uh

because creative non-fiction is

concerned with memory sometimes your

memory would be inaccurate that's why

you need to do some research

uh once in a while if Indica sure no so

and when you lie it's a creative

nonfiction that becomes fiction

transformation that's right here Jerry

okay checkpoint guys

checkpoint so this is

foreign

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what do they have to do uh in this

checkpoint

okay so you'll just have to identify if

the following descriptions pertain to

fiction or non-fiction the thing that we

discussed a while ago and then type your

answers in the comment box yes

it's already for 27th that's future

Roger Jerry okay

characters are based on real people is

it

uh fiction or non-fiction

what do you guys think

um

is non-fiction Enrico said it's fiction

and so the answer is

fiction yes

when you say

um

yes that's right they were just your

basis but you actually created a whole

new character on your own and it's and

they're made up okay very good

next number two tutor Jerry

number two uh dialogue is word for the

word or recreated as accurately as

possible is it fiction or non-fiction as

accurately as possible yes when you say

word for word uh

okay

Angeline said non-fiction Anthony

said fiction

Charmaine said fiction Mars James said

non-fiction

non-fiction the majority of the answers

uh yeah

and what's C and yes the answer is

non-fiction so one is fiction the

dialogue can be made up you can actually

uh make up what your characters will say

but for non-fiction Hindi puede

Independence

that's what you should write in your uh

in your text

okay children Jerry number three

number three you have uh research isn't

courage to ensure accuracy

RG yes

Mark platon Richelle

oh

foreign

that's amazing

yes

oh my gosh and the answer guys is

non-fiction

yes yes

non-fiction we use research when uh when

you're not so sure about the memory so

it helps with the accuracy you know so

research nice now guys we will now

discuss the different forms of

non-fiction we may not be able to

discuss uh all of these in detail but

throughout uh this semester this a

quarter we will try our best to walk you

through the different forms so these are

the shorter forms of creative nonfiction

okay when you say short forms of

creative non-fiction the word count is

typically around like 750 that that is

the lowest to 5 000 words no so five

thousand words that's a little longer

too but it's not enough to create a book

anyways so we can still include that and

the short form so here are some of the

short forms

we have the personal essay

the lyrical essay

the travel essay or article and

sometimes it could be also called as a

travelogue no yes uh the food a food

article uh those are very uh the food

blogs

those are also forms of creative

non-fiction what else are other forms of

creative non-fiction tutor Jerry yes

food

oh

profile

literary journalism

journalism subjects

online digital digital journalism

contest

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and then science and nature writing and

then Mosaic vignette or hybrid peace

and guys actually my favorite one here

is called the vignette no uh

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it's actually a French word called uh

it's uh

it's like a Vine vignette so it's a

little or a short form of of a short

non-fiction uh piece or and it's like a

slice of life you know

and we also have longer forms of

creative nonfiction

these are longer forms uh are usually in

book length no 50 000 to a hundred

thousand words

longer forms of nonsense yes uh examples

are memrise and then autobiography we

also have biography and then non-fiction

novels so yeah novels

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well I think it depends on the novel no

yes it depends on the novel uh yes

if that is really uh exciting somehow

yes I think number side

I'm actually reading a novel right now a

novel series by uh Brandon Moy it's like

a young adult

author and it's really good I think if

you pick the right novel then you will

you will uh actually not be able to put

it down because it's it's an exciting uh

activity

yes so tirajiri for the last seven

minutes of our uh time today we will be

reading a sample of creative nonfiction

and Jerry this is actually my sample Yes

dear senior high school students

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knowledge regarding writing

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okay so let me explain right now guys uh

hi palak I AdWords

Isabella okay so this actually guys uh

my experience last night so

uh

I saw a frog

climbing on the wall of my bathroom of

my toilet same

yes

yes

and I I thought to myself why not create

like a vignette

uh using this as my subject this is a

true story and a vignette is a short

tell retelling of this story and also at

the same time I kind of Records my

insights about the story so uh here it

is all right and Tito Jerry will just

take turns reading this yes

okay so guys listen up no and hopefully

you can tell me your insights about this

experience as well so

a frog inched its way up the fitted blue

wall of my toilet

it was about this twice the size of my

thumb with black and green streaks

across its shiny back

why it shows my Mo my moist toilet wall

is beyond me

still

it paints taking the climb its way about

the midterm of the ground

Ends by ins then attacked its miniature

arms and legs close its eyes and went

still

yes it kind of slept there right

it seemed content sleeping in the dark

corner of a toilet ignoring the

occasional Splash from the water coming

from the top from the tap

here I am struggling for the third night

now to find a comfortable spot or a

silver

as a sliver of peace and my queen size

bed how dare that frog

[Laughter]

so that's my non-fiction uh vignette

guys children

what do you think about that

somewhat uh

while you're in bed now yes

and uh

it kind of occurred to me that this frog

was actually comfortable in a place that

is not necessarily comfortable uh in the

wall right on the wall of my toilet it

that it's dark it's moist it's kind of

miserable

but me I'm on my bed

and I'm with my pillows my queen size

bed but I couldn't find peace but this

frog was able to find peace and sleep

and I thought how dare that frog

uh

find peace in the midst of turmoil of

chaos I kind of think about like how are

the human condition of how do we really

find peace in this world uh how do we

sleep no how do we sleep when everything

else uh outside is

is like magulo is chaotic uh sabini Mark

platon the Frog represents yourself

which represents your being true to

yourself that could be true Mark no yes

I'm being true to myself that I am not

at peace and I am jealous of that kind

of piece all right

that is a contentment

that's right

place and we should also be contented as

a human being

and that's maybe how you will find true

peace in being content yes

the top person acting session

with the challenge of the week

and of course you have to do this next

week we are expecting hundreds of

outputs hundreds

by next week and our challenge of the

week for next Tuesday is

you're good uh you're going to write a

short creative summary of what you

learned about creative nonfiction from

this uh session and uh you're going to

post your summary on Facebook with your

picture

using the hashtag

non-fiction

okay guys no uh we would like to feature

you next week so that's why we would

like to ask for your photo

Ayan

and we would like to leave this session

with a quote from Maya Angelou there is

no greater Agony than bearing an

untouched story inside you you have your

story no no matter how dark it is how

joyful it is whatever it is you have a

story to tell and creative nonfiction is

an outlet for you to tell that story all

right Tito Jerry

yes to their kid and of course we'd like

to thank everyone who tuned in with us

today

and of course do not forget to be with

us again next Tuesday for another

creative nonfiction session yes

and thank you everyone and have a great

day

campus journalism

yes uh

foreign

bye everyone