The document provides an introduction to creative nonfiction, defining it as writing about factual events using literary devices and storytelling techniques. It outlines objectives for students to understand the genre's features, various forms like memoir and personal essays, and its historical context featuring influential figures like Michel de Montaigne and Lee Gutkind. Additionally, it highlights reasons for writing creative nonfiction, emphasizing its capacity to tell true stories in engaging ways while preserving history and raising awareness on various issues.