Improving the Writing Skills of Grade VI Pupils by Using Pictures in PiNa Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Pupils start learning to communicate through written form as they begin to interact with others in school. The researchers found that most pupils nowadays have difficulty in writing. They have limited knowledge in vocabulary and sentence structure and some pupils cannot incorporate punctuation marks well. Also, they have poor spelling and handwriting skills. The researchers decided to use pictures to help pupils solve their problems in composing text because pictures are more easily interpreted and these also support fun learning.

METHODS

The study used a new lesson plan. The lesson was discussed and a test was administered to fifteen (15) pupils of PiNa Elementary School. The main data gathering instrument was the strategy applied using pictures. The results were statistically treated, classified, and tabulated for statistical treatment. This will help for a clearer visualization and interpretation of data.

RESULTS

Pupils saw a very high level of performance when pictures were applied in sentence construction. This is due to the fact that pupils can easily construct sentences with what they see. From this, researchers intend to suggest activities that teachers can also use in making their lessons. Hence, the fear of pupils in speaking English will not be an issue anymore.

DISCUSSIONS

Writing is a highly practical course. With practice, it can help students grasp more accurately vocabulary and grammar knowledge; enhance interest and foster confidence in learning; cultivate imagination, improve logical thinking ability and organizational capacity for the language.