SHS Creative Writing Module - Gnomic Poetry PDF

**SHS CREATIVE WRITING MODULE** **Quarter 1 -- Module 4.1: Kaleidoscopic View of Gnomic Writings** ***Writing Gnomic Poetry*** **Republic Act 8293, section 176** states that: "No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government ag...

**SHS CREATIVE WRITING MODULE** **Quarter 1 -- Module 4.1: Kaleidoscopic View of Gnomic Writings** ***Writing Gnomic Poetry*** **Republic Act 8293, section 176** states that: "No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties." Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this book are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Regional Director: GILBERT T. SADSAD Assistant Regional Director: JESSIE L. AMIN **Introductory Message** **For the teacher:** Welcome to the ***SHS CREATIVE WRITING MODULE***! This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from public institutions in Department of Education Region V (Bicol) to assist you, the teacher in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling. This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances. As a teacher, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners\' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module. **For the learner:** Welcome to the ***SHS CREATIVE WRITING MODULE***! This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner and at the same time an adventurer. Diego your learning companion is with you as you embark in this learning journey. You will transport in the different realms to learn and perform noteworthy tasks. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher. Always bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. More so, use your notebook or a separate sheet of paper in noting significant details and pieces of information in the different modules and even in accomplishing the tasks given to you. You can do it!  Hi there! You are in a mystical cave in Poetria Wonderland that no one knew about except Diego. This is a place where mysterious creatures live. Here, you need to look for the first magical seed to complete the four powerful seeds that you need to plant together. The tree that will produce the magical fruit, when eaten, will help you go back to your normal size. To get it, you need to please its guard, the creepy crawler giant spider named Aragog. He will only grant you the seed if you will accept his challenges. The giant spider loves gnomic poetry so he expects you to write a gnomic poem before you can have the seed. Thankfully, you are not alone in this adventure. *Diego,* your comrade is here to guide you get the first seed. Good luck to you and Diego! +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | A. used to describe something | | | spoken or written that is | | | short, mysterious, and not | | | easily understood, but often | | | seems wise | | | | | | B. a thing regarded as | | | representative or symbolic of | | | something else, especially | | | something abstract. | | | | | | C. a way of thinking about the | | | world, the universe, and | | | society | | | | | | D. a concise statement of a | | | principle | | | | | | E. literary work in which | | | special intensity is given to | | | the expression of feelings | | | and ideas by the use of | | | distinctive style and rhythm | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+  +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | 1\. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ | A. Loop | | | | | Down the road Up the hill Into | B. Eat | | the house | | | | C. Winter | | Over the wall Under the bed After | | | the fact | D. Fate | | | | | By the way Out of the woods | E. Echo | | Behind the times | | | | | | In front of the door Between the | | | lines Along the path | | | | | | 2\. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ | | | | | | In the way it was in the | | | street    | | | | | | it was in the back it was | | | | | | in the house it was in the room | | | | | | it was in the dark it was | | | | | | 3\. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ | | | | | | Be at That this | | | | | | Come as If when    | | | | | | Stay or Soon then    | | | | | | Ever happen It will | | | | | | 4\. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ | | | | | | Season's upon us    | | | | | | Weather alarms us    | | | | | | Snow riot peace    | | | | | | Leaves struck fist. | | | | | | 5\. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ | | | | | | Head on backwards    | | | | | | Face front neck's | | | | | | Pivot bunched flesh    | | | | | | Drops jowled brunch. | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 1. Cloud 2. Ocean 3. Autumn leaf -- -- Now that you learned the basics of writing gnomic poetry you are encouraged to read other examples of gnomic poems that will serve as your guide so you can write more gnomic poems on your own. You may read some famous gnomic poetry like the Sakya Proverbs. Here is the link for further reading. *[(http://www.szakja.hu/english/teachings/SakyaPandita\_elegantsayings.html)]* *Congratulations*! You did it! Aragog is giving you your reward! You just earned the first magical seed! Good luck to your next journey as you gather the remaining seeds. 1. A 2. E 3. D 4. C 5. B 1. Loop 2. Echo 3. Fate 4. Winter 5. Eat **Criteria** **Points** -------------- ------------ Content 3 Creativity 3 Rhythm 2 Neatness 2 **10** **Criteria** **Points** -------------- ------------ Content 3 Creativity 2 **5** 1. **Gnomic Thoughts of Existence** 2. Ayoola Titilope 3. **4** 4. Simile, Metaphor 5. **gloomy** 6. **serious, confused** 7. **answers may vary** 8. **The author tries to express the irony of existence.** **Excellent** **Average** **Poor** ---------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5 points) (3 points) (1 point) **Cohesiveness** The poem goes perfectly together. There is unity between lines and stanzas, which connect with the topic. The poem somewhat goes together but needs more cohesiveness. The poem's lines and stanzas sometimes sway from the topic. The poem does not go together. The poems lines and stanzas sway from the topic. **Use of poetic elements** The poem uses poetic elements to enhance the poem and the reader's emotions. The poem uses poetic elements but they sometimes distract the reader. The poem uses no poetic elements. **Rhythm** The poem uses rhythm throughout, which benefits the poetic tone. The poem sometimes uses rhythm but may waver in a way that distracts the reader and negatively affects the tone. The poem does not have any noticeable rhythm. **Creativity** The poem uses enough and unique metaphors to describe situations, objects, and people. The poem uses insufficient metaphors to describe situations, objects, and people. The poem does not use unique metaphors. 1. No 2. No 3. Yes 4. No 5. No **Textbook**