Cooperative learning (CL) been practiced throughout human history and is a part of educational  practice. Its effectiveness has been documented  through numerous research studies. It is commonly  accepted that cooperative learning is the best alternative for all pupils because it calls for  active interaction between pupils of diverse abilities and backgrounds and produces more positive  pupil outcomes in academic achievement, social behavior, and affective development. However, many  English primary school teachers in Malaysia still find it difficult to incorporate this system of  instructional method in their classroom. This study featured an activity­ oriented brainstorming  technique to find out if CL will improve the performance and motivation of pupils in descriptive  writing. The pupils' performances and motivation were assessed through pre-tests, post-tests,  brainstorming observation checklist and questionnaire. The study showed that pupils who were  thou.....

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