Journal of English Language Teaching
Vol 7, No 4 (2018)

Using Scattergories Game in Teaching Vocabulary to Elementary School Students

Norma Yuliansyah (English Department FBS Universitas Negeri Padang)
An Fauzia Rozani Syafei (English Department FBS Universitas Negeri Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Nov 2018

Abstract

This article aims to describe the use of Scattergories game in teaching vocabulary to elementary school students. Vocabulary is a basic component in mastering the four language skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Therefore, vocabulary must be taught to children from elementary education. Elementary school students or called "young learner" have different characteristics with adults. They think concretely, act very actively and are very curious. Therefore, it is necessary to use the suitable vocabulary teaching techniques to compensate for the characteristics of the elementary school students, namely by using games, one of them is Scattergories game. By using Scattergories games, students can be active in the learning process and learn in a fun way.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jelt

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English Language Teaching is a journal published by English Language Teaching Study Program of FBS Universitas Negeri Padang. This journal is published three times a year (March, June, and September). The main purpose of this journal is to advance and foster English Language Teaching or ...