English Writing Skill of Government High School Students in Imphal East, Manipur
| Author |
| Jesyca Adhikarimayum & Irom Robindro Singh |
| Date of Publication: December, 2024 |
| Volume: XXIII, No.- XXVI |
| Abstract |
| This qualitative case study explores the English language writing skill of Class IX students across three government schools in Manipur, focusing specifically on student’s written assignments. The study guided by the theoretical framework of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), examines the challenges and strengths observed in students’ writing skill. As a survey for the data collection and analysis, written assignments were given to the students. The sampling for this study consisted of 73 Class IX students, selected purposively to represent a range of writing abilities. The findings reveal common difficulties, such as limited vocabulary, frequent grammatical errors and challenges in organizing ideas clearly and coherently. Despite these challenges, a few students demonstrated creativity and potential in their writing, particularly in response to expressive or narrative assignments. The study indicates that an emphasis on task-based writing abilities as emphasized in CLT, could support students in overcoming these challenges by encouraging more meaningful and communicative writing practices. The results suggest that fostering a communicative approach to writing can significantly enhance students’ proficiency and confidence in English writing, providing important insights for improving writing instruction in government schools in Imphal East district and similar settings. |
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