Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III-Central Luzon
Division of Tarlac Province
TARLAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. San Roque, Tarlac City

Course Syllabus in SPA Grade 7 Creative Writing

S.Y. 2016-2017

By Blessedy M. Cervantes, MA.Ed.

Course Title: Creative Writing for SPA Grade 7

Course Description:

This course is based on the Special Program in the Arts (SPA) of the
Department of Education which is designed to cater to the needs of students who
are talented in the arts.
Creative writing, as one of the specializations offered under the SPA,
comprises all literary genres such as prose, and poetry. The language of
instruction used in the teaching and learning process is bilingual.

Course Goals/ Objectives:

The course aims to identify areas of development in various aspects of

creative writing; nurture talents in creative writing through activities requiring
critical & creative thinking; strengthen values in writing with enthusiasm and
ingenuity; and enhance skills and competencies in creative writing.

Course Content:

Schedule Content

First Quarter (June 13-Aug.19, 2016)

WEEK 1
I. History of Creative Writing
II. Meaning of Creative Writing
III. Scope of Creative Writing
1. Prose
2. Poetry
IV. Qualities of a Literary Masterpiece
V. Mechanics of Writing
1. Capitalization
1.1. Sentences
 1.2. Proper Nouns
1.3. Proper Adjectives
1.4. Titles
WEEK 2
2. Abbreviation
2.1. Titles of People
2.2. Geographical Terms
2.3. Times, Dates, &
Measurements
2.4. Latin Expressions
2.5. Other Abbreviations
WEEK 3
3. Punctuation
3.1. End Marks
3.2. Commas
3.3. Semicolon
3.4. Quotation Marks
3.5. Dashes & Parentheses
3.6. Hyphen
3.7. Apostrophe
3.8. Indention & Margin
WEEK 4
4. Grammar
4.1. Parts of Speech
4.1.1. Noun
4.1.2. Pronoun
WEEK 5
4.1.3. Adjectives
4.1.4. Adverbs
WEEK 6
4.1.5. Verbs
a. Forms
b. Tenses
c. Voices
WEEK 7
4.1.6. Conjunctions
4.1.7. Prepositions
4.1.8. Interjections

WEEK 8
VI. Techniques in Writing
1. Writing Process
1.1. Prewriting
1.2. Writing
1.3. Revising
WEEK 9
 2. Word Choices
2.1. Action Words
2.2. Specific Words
2.3. Vivid Words
2.4. Deadwood
2.5. Redundancy
Wordy Phrases & Clauses
WEEK 10
3. Sentence Styles
3.1. Sentence Combination
3.2. Sentence Variation
3.3. Sentence Connectors
3.3.1. Transitions
3.3.2. Coordination
3.4. Subordination
VII. Final Output Completion
1. Album
First Quarter Test

Second Quarter (Aug. 22 – Nov. 4, 2016)

WEEK 1
I. Paragraph
1. Topic Sentence
2. Supporting Sentence
3. Unity & Coherence
WEEK 2
II. Paragraph Writing
1. Planning
2. Drafting
3. Polishing
WEEK 3
4. Kinds of Writing
1. Expository Writing
1.1. Prewriting
1.2. Writing
1.3. Revising
WEEK 4
2. Persuasive Writing
2.1. Prewriting
2.2. Writing
Revising
WEEK 5
3. Descriptive Writing
3.1. Prewriting
3.2. Writing
 Revising
WEEK 6
4. Narrative Writing
4.1. Prewriting
4.2. Writing
4.3. Revising
WEEK 7
III. Essays
1. Meaning of Essay
2. Parts of Essay
3. Kinds of Essay
3.1. Expository
3.1.1. Prewriting
3.1.2. Writing
3.1.3. Revising
WEEK 8
3.2. Persuasive
3.2.1. Prewriting
3.2.2. Writing
3.2.3. Revising

WEEK 9
IV. Personal Writing
1. Journals
2. Autobiography
3.2.4. Prewriting
3.2.5. Writing
3.2.6. Revising
WEEK 10
V. Letters
1. Kinds of Letters
2. Parts of Letters
3. Writing Letters
3.1. Friendly Letter
Business Letter
WEEK 11
VI. Final Output Completion
1. “The Masterpiece 1” (Compilation of
Written Outputs)
VII. Second Quarter Test

Third Quarter (Nov. 7, 2016- Jan.20, 2017)

WEEK 1
I. Short Stories
1. Meaning & Features
 2. Elements of Short Story
2.1. Characters
2.2. Setting
2.3. Plot
2.4. Point of View
2.5. Theme
WEEK 2
3. Literary Techniques
3.1. Foreshadowing
3.2. Flashback
3.3. Plot Twist
3.4. Cliff Hook
3.5. Deus Ex Machina
3.6. Other Techniques
WEEK 3
4. Writing a Short Story
4.1. Planning
4.2. Creating
4.3. Polishing
WEEK 4
II. Legends
1. Meaning & Features
1.1. Planning
1.2. Creating
1.3. Polishing
WEEK 5
III. Myths
1. Meaning & Features
1.1. Planning
1.2. Creating
1.3. Polishing
WEEK 6
IV. Folktales
1. Meaning & Features
1.1. Planning
1.2. Creating
1.3. Polishing
WEEK 7
V. Fables
1. Meaning & Features
1.1. Planning
1.2. Creating
1.3. Polishing
WEEK 8
VI. News
1.1. Meaning & Elements
 1.2. News Types
1.3. News Structures
1.4. News Writing
1.4.1 Planning
1.4.2 Creating
1.4.3 Polishing
WEEK 9
VII. Script Writing
1. Planning
2. Creating
3. Polishing
VIII. Final Output Completion
1. Big Book
2. Popped Up Booklet
3. The Masterpiece 2” (Compilation of
Written Outputs)
IX. Third Quarter Test

Fourth Quarter (Jan.23-March 24, 2017)

WEEK 1
I. Poetry
1. Meaning & Elements of Poetry
1.1. Form
1.1.2. Lines
1.1.3. Stanzas
1.2. Sound
1.3. Rhyme
1.3.1. Most Common Kinds of
Rhyme
1.3.2. Classifications of Rhyme
1.4. Rhyme Scheme
1.4.1. Meaning & Kinds of Rhyme
Schemes
1.5. Metrical patterns
1.5.1. Meter
1.5.2. Feet
WEEK 2
1.6. Imageries
1.7. Speaker
1.8. Symbol
1.9. Figurative Language
1.9.1. Simile
1.9.2. Metaphor
WEEK 3
1.9.6 Personification
 1.9.7 Hyperbole
1.9.8 Irony
1.9.9 Synecdoche
1.9.10 Metonymy
1.9.11 Other Figurative Language
1.9.12 Using All Figures of Speech
in Writing Poem
2.0. Poetic Devices
WEEK 4
II. Types of Poetry
1. Narrative
1.1. Ballad
1.2. Epic
1.3. Metrical Tale
1.4. Metrical Romance
WEEK 5
*Narrative Poem Writing
a. Composing
b. Revising
c. Publishing
WEEK 6
2. Lyric Poetry
2.1. Elegy
2.1.1. Composing
2.1.2. Polishing
2.2. Haiku
2.2.1. Creating
2.2.2. Polishing
WEEK 7
2.3. Ode
2.3.1. Composing
2.3.2. Polishing
2.4. Sonnet
2.4.1. Composing
2.4.2. Polishing
WEEK 8
3. Dramatic Poetry
3.1. Composing
3.2. Polishing
III. Compilation of Original Poems
1. Computerized Copies with
Background (Framed)
IV. Final Output Completion
1. Framed Poems
2. “The Masterpiece” (Final: Book
Publishing)- compilation of all
 written outputs from 1st-4th quarter

Course Assessment:

Based on the DepEd Order No.8 s. 2015, the Grade 7 learners will be assessed
in terms of the following:

1. Formative
2. Summative
Components (under Arts):
Written Work -20%
Performance Task -60%
Quarterly Assessment -20%

Total: 100%

Course Materials:

Books, Laptop, LCD Projector, Desktop Computer, CDs, and Sample Literary Texts.

Course References:

 A.S. Saymo, J.L. Igoy, & R.M. Esperon (2009). World Literature. TCS
Publishing Home: Quezon City, Philippines.
 Bureau of Secondary Education (2009). What is SPA? Retrieved last June
17, 2013 from the world wide web:
http://www.bse.ph/index.php/component/content/article/34-mandate/164-
spa.html
 Department of Education (2004). Implementing guidelines. Retrieved last
June 17, 2013 from the world wide web:
http://lnhs.depedligaocity.org/spa.pdf
 G. Forlini, M.B. Bauer, L. Biener, L. Capo, K.M. Kenyon, D.H. Shaw, & Z.
Verner (2005). Prentice Hall Grammar and Composition I. Pearson
Education South Asia Pte Ltd: Jurong, Singapore.
 L.C. Rodriguez (2010). Worktext in English I. United Eferga Academic
Publications, Co: Lipa City, Batangas.

Course Requirements:

1. Creative Writing Notebook

2. Creative Writing Note Pad
 3. English Dictionary & Filipino-English Dictionary
4. Thesaurus
5. Dia ry
6. USB/ SD/ CD

Policies:

1. Attend classes regularly.

2. Observe promptness in submission of outputs.
3. Comply with necessary requirements.
4. Manifest respect and discipline in all times.
5. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of one’s self and the learning environment.

Suggested Time Table:

SCHEDULE OUTPUT

Aug. 17, 2016 Album

October 28, 2016 “The Masterpiece 1” (Compilation of
Written Outputs)
Dec. 9, 2016 Big Book
Dec. 16, 2016 Popped- Up Booklets
Jan. 17, 2017 “The Masterpiece 2” (Compilation of
Written Outputs)
February 28, 2017 Framed Poems
March 20, 2017 Book Publishing (“The Masterpiece”)-
compilation of all written outputs from 1st-
4th quarter