Creative Nonfiction:
–can be a memoir . . . your personal version of a memory.
–can be an expanded (creative) re-telling of a real event in your own life (regardless of your age or the level of excitement in your life).
–can be a story based upon an historic person or incident.
Is creative nonfiction lying? Well, in a way, yes . . . it’s storytelling at its finest.
An example of a creative nonfiction book/movie with which you are most likely familiar is:
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
“Hugo Cabret” (the movie)
The companion book is also very interesting.
Scholastic has study materials to accompany this book.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/amazing-world-brian-selznick-discussion-guide
This story is based on a real person: Georges Méliès.
(wiki)
Watch for Brian Selznick’s new book, coming soon:
Today’s Assignment:
1. Think of an interesting event in your own life.
2. Jot down a few details.
3. Expand your notes into a complete short story which includes a beginning, a middle, and an end.
4. Use your imagination to improve the story beyond how it actually happened. Write it down properly. This is not a verbal exercise.
5. Smile.
6. Share your story with others.
