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Type :thesis
Subject :LB Theory and practice of education
Main Author :Foo, Pei Jing
Title :Subject-Verb agreement (SVA) Hop to improve writing skills among Year 4 learners
Place of Production :Tanjong Malim
Publisher :Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi
Year of Publication :2022
Corporate Name :Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
This study aimed to develop and determine the effect of Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA) Hop on Year 4 learners‟ writing skills. This study employed mixed qualitative and quantitative approach. A stratified sampling of 30 Year 4 lower intermediate learners was assigned. The treatment was conducted by using SVA Hop for four-week periods. The instrument chosen in this study were a set of pre and post-tests, three sets of worksheets, observation checklists and a semi-structured interview session. Data were analysed by using descriptive and thematic analysis. Descriptive analysis involves SPSS Statistics analysis of mean scores of pre and post-tests and three sets of worksheets while thematic analysis through Nvivo software describes interest in constructing simple sentences among Year 4 learners. The findings showed that there was a significantly difference between pre and post-tests and three sets of worksheets. The participants showed an improvement in constructing simple sentences from given verbs. It was observed that research participants enjoyed SVA Hop and were able to construct at least four sentences correctly based on the pictures given verbally and in written form. Besides, data from semi-structured interview showed that learners were interested in constructing simple sentences after intervention of SVA Hop. The implication of the study indicated that SVA Hop has improved Year 4 learner‟s basic writing skills in constructing simple sentences by using correct subject-verb agreement. It helps learners in completing their homework, answering quiz and constructing simple sentences in essay writing. In addition, it aids the ESL teachers to conduct grammar lesson in a fun and engaging way. This study reflects that social and conducive environment factors play a large role in empowering the community through social interaction. Overall, the study shows SVA Hop could enhance basic writing skills among ESL learners in an ESL classroom. It helps learners to pick up grammar rules in a conducive environment.     Key words: Subject-verb agreement, SVA Hop, SPSS Statistics, Nvivo Software, sentence writing, grammar rules

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