IMPROVING SPELLING WITH CONSONANT DIGRAPH ‘ck’ BY USING

SYLLABIFICATION TECHNIQUE

FAERAWATI BINTI YUSOF@RAMLI

This project report is submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor in education

Teaching Of English as Second Language (TESL)

INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU

KAMPUS TUN HUSSEIN ONN

MAY 2016

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“I acknowledge that I have read this research report and in my opinion this was

sufficient in terms of scoop and quality for the certification of the Degree of

Bachelor in Education Teaching of English as Second Language (TESL).”

Signature : ………………………………….

Supervisor’s name : ………………………………….

Date : ………………………………….

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“I hereby declare that this research report is my own work except for quotations and

summaries of each of which was acknowledged.”

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To my beloved husband and daughter, family and friends.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This research is made possible through the help and support from my

supervisor, lecturer, beloved family and friends.

Words are not enough to thank my supervisor, I would like to take this

opportunity to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Mr Abdul Raof bin Ibrahim

for his persistent guidance, encouragement and support throughout the process to

complete this research. His meticulousness, attention to details and invaluable

constructive feedbacks had contributed to the success of this research.

I whole – heartedly thanks to the administrators, teachers and also pupils in

Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Pulai Perdana, Pulai, Johor for their cooperation and support

throughout the research.

My heartiest tanks also go to my beloved family and friends for their

continuous supports and tremendous encouragements throughout the completion of

this research.

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 ABSTRACT

The study was carried out to investigate the issues in pupil’s Spelling with Consonant
Digraph ‘ck’ By Using Syllabification Technique to improve the pupils ability in
spelling based on the analysis of the preliminary test that had been administered
towards Year 5 pupils, an issue of concern was identified. Feedback gained
throughout the test indicated that more than half of the participants in the same
classroom having problem within the spelling area which dealt with the use of
consonant digraph ‘ck’, specifically. The focus of this investigation would be on to
develop the participants’ spelling skill which is the usage of the consonant digraph
‘ck’ within the English Language words. These participants needed serious help with
the intention that they would become better spellers, as well as to boost-up their
motivation, intrinsically. The initiative taken also would turn into a stepping stone in
improving other skills within their learning practice.

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 ABSTRAK

Kajian ini telah dijalankan untuk meningkatkan keupayaan murid-murid dengan

menggunaka kaedah mengeja menggukan teknik Suku kata khususnya bagi
konsonan diagraf 'ck'. Teknik ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keupayaan murid
dalam ejaan berdasarkan analisis ujian awal yang telah diberikan kepada murid
Tahun 5, satu masalah telah dikenal pasti, iaitu murid gagal mengeja dengan betul
bila menggunakan konsonan “ck”. Maklumbalas mendapat sepanjang ujian
menunjukkan bahawa lebih daripada separuh peserta dalam kelas mengahadapi
masalah dengan ejaan menggunakan konsonan digraf 'ck'. Tumpuan kajian ini akan
untuk meningkatkan kemahiran ejaan yang merupakan penggunaan digraf konsonan'
peserta “ck” dalam perkataan Bahasa Inggeris. Peserta-peserta tersebut memerlukan
bantuan yang serius dengan tujuan bahawa mereka akan menjadi lebih baik dalam
ejaan, dan juga untuk meningkatkan motivasi mereka, secara intrinsik. Inisiatif yang
diambil juga akan menjadi batu loncatan dalam meningkatkan kemahiran lain dalam
amalan pembelajaran mereka.

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 CONTENTS

PAGES

SUP[ERVISOR VERIFICATION

DECLARATION

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

ABSTRAK

CONTENTS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF APPENDICES

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

1.0 INTORDUCTION
1.1 Reflective on Past Teaching Experiences
1.2 Related Theory/ Theoretical Framework
2.0 FOCUS ON INVESTIGATION/ ISSUE OF CONCERN
2.1 Problem Statement
2.2 Preliminary Investigation
2.3 Analysis of Preliminary Investigation
2.4 Criteria of Selection
2.5 Definition of Terms
3.0 OBJECTIVES/ RESEARCH QUESTIONS
3.1 Research Objectives
3.2 Research Questions

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4.0 TARGET GROUP/ PARTICIPATIONS

5.0 Action
5.1 Procedure of action
5.2 Data gathering methods
6.0 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

7.0 FINDINGS (Conclusion)

8.0 SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH

References

Appendices

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