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SHS CREATIVE WRITING MODULE
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Quarter 2 – Module 8.1:The Knights of the Pen and their Fashion
Understand intertextuality as a technique of drama
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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!
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The Drama world had faced many troubling times in the past, but never
anything like this. It was the first time in history that The Knights of the Pen kingdom
was seized by the most dangerous enemy, the Copy Beast. The soldiers and
villagers of Pen kingdom, who had once banded together to fight off the
scariest monsters, were no match for these invaders.
After the wordy warfare, Copy Beast, the conqueror of the Pen Kingdom, called
for their first congregation. He bragged his “original” stories to the kingdom, but
the civilians roared with laughter. They cackled at the embarrassing scene, for
they know that his stories were just copied and or just a mere duplication of
original stories. But the Copy Beast wouldn’t let his first moments as King become
a mockery.
“SILENCE OR YOU’LL ALL PERISH!” the Copy Beast yelled. There was no telling
how far he’d go to gain respect. He called his fearless soldiers and ordered them
to kill the apprentice writers if they will not follow his ways. But the Mighty Guide
named Diego would not let him rule over the Pen Kingdom.
Hello Learner, I am Diego your mighty guide in this venture. Can you help me
rescue the apprentice writers and save the Pen kingdom from this misfortune?
Great! You can help by joining the ranks of the Knights of the Pen. Together, we
will regain this kingdom!
To become a skilled Knight of the Pen or a Creative Writer, you must complete
all the forthcoming tasks by understanding intertextuality as a technique of
drama.
In this module you will learn the following:
1. Definition of Intertextuality;
2. Types of Intertextuality; and
3. Importance of Intertextuality as a technique of drama.
Hi Learner, since you are being trained to become a Creative Writer, I will sum
up your scores at the end of this module to find out if you are really ready to
join the Knights of the Pen Kingdom. How well will you perform?
Badge
Skilled
Improving
Beginner
Points
20-30 points
15-19 points
10-14 points
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For your initial training, let’s enrich your vocabulary. The underlined words will be
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encountered later so let’s unlock their meanings now.
Direction. Find the meaning of the underlined words from the box below. Write
the letter of your choice on the space provided before the number.
-to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
-a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or
views of its issuer
-to imitate closely
-to express something in an unethical way
-to select (excerpts) and copy out or cite
-something arranged in a definite pattern of organization
____1. They are hoping to extract new insights from the test results.
____2. The Grade 11 students adapted the new design of the project.
____3. She has talent for mimicking famous actresses.
____4. The film had simple narrative structure.
____5. The youth congress’ manifesto focused on helping the poor and
stopping violence.
No one likes to read the same words over and over again., so a strong
robust vocabulary is an asset to any good writer.
How was your first training? Write your score in the box
If you are ‘bookworm’ and into writing, perhaps you have been using
intertextuality in one of your masterpieces. It is inevitable among authors and it
is a technique in writing. To give you a clearer concept about this topic, ask
yourself the following questions.
Direction. Put a check mark if you agree with the following statements.
I use quotations or sayings of some phenomenal writers or
philosopher.
I borrow movie lines to express my thoughts.
I have watched parody movies before .
I want to compare new adaptation of a movie to its classic
version.
I can generate more ideas after reading or watching .
If you have checked any of the indicators inside the boxes above, then you
have been really using intertextuality.
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Voracious readers often make great writers, because being immersed in
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a world of words helps one better understand what he or she is reading.
The word ‘intertextuality’ was derived from the Latin word intertexto
meaning ‘to mingle while weaving’. It was first introduced in literary linguistics by
Bulgarian-born French semiotician and philosopher
Julia Kristeva in the
late 1960s. In her manifesto which includes such essays as "The Bounded Text"
and "Word, Dialogue, and Novel," Kristeva broke from traditional notions of the
author’s influences and the text’s sources. She argued that all signifying systems,
from table settings to poems, are constituted by the way they transform earlier
signifying systems. A literary work, then, is not simply the product of a single
author, but of his/her relationship to other texts (both written and spoken), and
to the structure of language itself.
There are different types of Intertextuality:
Appropriation
Allusion
Parody
Quotation
Adaptation
Appropriation is where a text is adapted from the original text. It's important to
note it isn't just copied instead reimagined in some way to make it new whether
it's for a different context or a different audience.
Allusion this is where you allude to something so it's referenced to another text
so not only can it be a reference to a text but it can also be a person a place
or an event. The audience or reader has to make the connection.
Parody is a funny interpretation of a text. It is mimicking or copying a text in order
to comment on it, a humorous interpretation of serious piece of literature, writing,
art or music. Its main purpose is to entertain the reader.
Quotation: A direct reference to another text with acknowledgement of its
composer
Adaptation: A film, TV Drama, or stage play that is based on a written work.
Intertextuality also involves the reader, the situation being refer to and its
context.
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In traditional literary theory it is assumed that when we read a work of literature,
we are trying to find a meaning which lies inside that work. We extract the
meaning of the text. This process of extracting is called interpretation.
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Intertextuality in drama has been widely used since then. Here in the
Philippines, one of the most renowned is drama specifically theater. Some of the
types of theater in the country are the epic poetry Biag ni Lam-ang, Senakulo or
Passion Play and Balagtasan. These theater plays have never-ending
adaptations.
The Importance of Intertextuality
Intertextuality shows how much a culture can influence its authors, even
as the authors in turn influence the culture. It also shows how a similar cultural,
religious, political, or moral ideology can be expressed in very different ways
through different cultural practices.
You are now halfway there to finish your training. You have learned the
definition, types and importance of Intertextuality. Now, I think you are more
eager to pass this quest.
Direction: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer
on the space provided.
_______1. What is intertextuality?
A. The relationship between texts.
B. Allusions from one text to another.
C. The translation of a text into a different language.
D. Copying of ideas and texts
_______2. Who introduced intertextuality in literary linguistics?
A. Graham Allen
C. Ferdinand de Saussure
B. Julia Kristeva
D. Mikhail Bkakhtin
_______3. A filmmaker decides to make a remake of Senakulo . This is an
example of
A. Allusion B. Appropriation C. Parody D. Citation
_______4. Which of the following would not be an example of intertextuality?
A. A translation of one work into a different language.
B. A poetic homage to an earlier writer by adopting that writer’s theme
and tone.
C. The main characters of two unrelated works coincidentally both
named Bob.
D. Movies having different titles but same characters and content.
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_______5. Which of the following statements is not an example of intertextuality
in Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead?
A. Tom Stoppard used the same character names as in Shakespeare’s
original play.
B. The Disney movie The Lion King is also based somewhat on
Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
C. Parts of the Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead are exact quotes
from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
D. None of the Above
An effective writer is able to distill complex thoughts and ideas into
simple. Clear language that’s quickly and easily understood by others.
How did you find this activity? Did you spot the correct answers?
Write your score in the box
Direction: Complete the task card below by providing definition or example of
Appropriation, Allusion, Parody, Quotation and Adaptation.
Appropriation
Task
Definition:
Allusion
Example:
Parody
Definition:
Quotation
Example:
Adaptation
Example:
Writers who excel are familiar with frustration because re-writers, edits,
and improvements all come by maintaining a disciplined approach to
writing.
I know that this activity was a bit challenging, but I’m sure you have given your
best.
Write your score in the box
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You have gone this far Learner; this is the last phase of your training. On
this part, you are given the chance to show your creativity in writing using
Intertextuality technique. Good luck!
Direction: Carefully read the synopsis of Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Write
your own version of this play. You can use any type of intertextuality such as
Appropriation, Allusion, Parody, Quotation or Adaptation. Write your answer in
your notebook. This activity is equivalent to 15 points.
A Synopsis of Hamlet
By Scott Bartelson, Management Associate
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is home
from school to mourn the death of his
father, King Hamlet, who has died two
months earlier. Hamlet is disgusted by
the marriage of his newly widowed
mother, Queen Gertrude, to his Uncle,
King Hamlet’s brother, Claudius, who
now has the throne.
Czachórski: Actors before Hamlet
Shortly thereafter, a ghost has appeared to guards on nightly watch as
well as Hamlet’s good friend, Horatio, who thinks the spirit has a likeness to the
former King Hamlet. When prompted to speak by Horatio, the ghost will not.
Horatio asks Hamlet to wait for the ghost and see if it will speak to him. The ghost
of his father beckons Hamlet to follow him and reveals that his brother Claudius
poisoned him in the ear. Hamlet vows to avenge his father’s murder.
Meanwhile, Laertes, son to the King’s advisor Polonius is set to return to
France. Before he leaves, he tells Ophelia, his sister, to be weary of Hamlet’s
affections towards her. Polonius gives Laertes advice on how to act abroad and
orders Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet.
Hamlet’s sanity begins to be questioned by all. Claudius and Gertrude are both
concerned; Polonius suggests it is Ophelia’s rejection of his advances. Claudius
and Polonius decide to spy on Hamlet and Ophelia. Claudius further employs
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two childhood friends
of Hamlet, to spy on him further. Hamlet quickly
realizes their intentions.
A troupe of players happens to be in town and
Hamlet utilizes the actors to determine the validity of
his father’s murder. He will have them perform the
very act of murder, killing a king through poison in the
ear, which the ghost has claimed. He asks Horatio to
watch Claudius’ reaction throughout the play. While
the court is watching, Claudius is enraged and leaves
the play convincing Hamlet that he is the murderer.
Hamlet comes upon Claudius in the chapel, kneeling
down to pray. He considers killing him then and there,
but since Claudius is in mid-prayer, and will therefore
go to heaven if he dies,
Second Quarto cover page of Hamlet
Hamlet decides to wait until Claudius is committing some sin, so that he will
go to hell like Hamlet’s father before him.
Hamlet meets Gertrude in her room and an argument ensues. When he
hears Polonius who is hiding behind the curtain shout for help, he stabs him
thinking it is Claudius. The ghost appears to Hamlet to refocus him on the task of
killing Claudius.
Fortinbras, Prince of Norway, whose father’s lands were seized by the late
King, decides to head to Denmark. Claudius demands that Hamlet, Rosencrantz
and Guildenstern head for England. Claudius has sent a letter with them
ordering Hamlet’s execution during the trip. While at sea, however, Hamlet
discovers his planned murder and switches the orders, causing Rosencrantz and
Guildenstern to be executed. Hamlet returns to Denmark.
Meanwhile back at Elsinore, Ophelia has gone mad with grief. Laertes
returns from France and learns it was Hamlet who has killed his father, Polonius.
Claudius suggests that Laertes duel with Hamlet and poisons the tip of Laertes
foil for a fatal blow. If Laertes loses the duel, Claudius will put poison into a drink
for Hamlet. Gertrude enters and announces that Ophelia has drowned.
In the graveyard, Hamlet reminisces on a friend of his whose skull he has
found. When the processional arrives with Ophelia’s corpse, Laertes and Hamlet
argue. A duel is scheduled.
During the fight, Gertrude accidentally drinks from the poisoned chalice
and dies. Hamlet is wounded with the poisoned sword, but in a scuffle, the foils
are switched and Laertes is also wounded with the poisoned foil. In dying,
Laertes confesses Claudius’ plot to kill Hamlet. Hamlet stabs Claudius and
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Hamlet dies asking Horatio to tell his story. The Norwegian forces arrive at Elsinore,
and Prince Fortinbras seizes control of Denmark.
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Intertextuality was first introduced by Julia Kristeva in the late 1960s. It means
that A literary work is not simply the product of a single author, but of his/her
relationship to other texts (both written and spoken), and to the structure of
language itself.
There are different types of intertextuality:
Appropriation
Allusion
Parody
Quotation
Adaptation
Are your ready to know if you passed or failed the training? Let’s add up your
scores!
Task
Total No. of
Items
5
5
5
15
30 pts
Vocabulary
Keeping You in Practice
Learning Challenge
Cooling Down
TOTAL
Badge
Skilled
Improving
Beginner
Score
Points
20-30 points
15-19 points
10-14 points
If you got the Skilled Badge, congratulations! You are now an official Knight of
the Pen Kingdom. Get ready and see you in our next journey.
If you got the Improving or Beginner’s Badge, don’t worry, you may retrain by
answering the tasks again. I’m sure you will earn your Skilled Badge too.
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Vocabulary
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
E
A
C
F
B
Learning Challenge
Answers vary
Keeping you in Practice
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A
A
A
C
B
COOLING DOWN
Answers vary
Rubric: Clarity -5
Relevance -5
Completeness -5
TOTAL 15 pts
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