The Use Of The Four Square Writing Method In Improving Students’ Writing Ability Through Narrative Writing In Medan Mulia Elementary School

This research used a descriptive qualitative method and in a single case study aimed at analyzing students used the four square writing method in developing narrative writing. It also sought to identify the writing aspects that can be improved by using this method. For the sample of this research, thirty nine grade five students were chosen because they had learned quite a lot of English vocabulary which would enable them to write in paragraphs . The instruments for data gathering were the students’ writing, observation and questionnaire. The intervention was limited to three sessions of the four square writing. The analysis of the students’ writing showed quite good results. The four square writing method was well-received by the students who could follow its structured approach. The study helped identify prewriting strategies that the students need to develop. This research showed the types of writing skills that if present could be more likely to lead to writing success.