Teaching Figures of Speech among Grade Nine Students of Anselmo A. Sandoval Memorial National High School S.Y. 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Language as part of communication must be something that is flexible and adoptive to everyone specifically to the millennial. However, most of the students find figures of speech hard and boring.

METHODS

This study aims to look into teaching figures of speech using video clippings to enhance student learning and improve speaking skill.

RESULTS

The results of this action research indicate that the use of video clippings in teaching figures of speech is very effective to the students especially the slow and average learners. It was also found that the performance of the students improved greatly as shown in the scores of the students after each test. Recommendations based on the results of the investigation include the continuous use of video clippings not only in teaching figures of speech but in other lessons in English.

DISCUSSIONS

Since millennial nowadays are fond of new technologies, it is but just appropriate for the educators to prepare something that will get the interest of the students. In addition, the students prefer the lessons that involve themselves in practical activities such as watching videos.