Implementing Formal Themes: A Collaborative Action Research to Enhance Writing Proficiency of Grade 9 Students

Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study is to enhance the writing abilities of Grade 9 participants by implementing formal themes, observations and analysis of their initial and revised output. The research involves a series of writing tasks that focus on improving grammar, coherence, and critical thinking. Through a step-by-step process, the interventions help participants develop their skills by offering feedback and tailored assistance. Study Design: The researchers utilized the Triangulation method to obtain the necessary data from the participants. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School during the academic year 2023-2024. Methodology: The participants of this study were the five (5) selected Grade 9 students at Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School AY: 2023–2024. The chosen students were enrolled in an on-site class, who displayed difficulties in writing. Results: The writing intervention improved the writing skills of selected Grade 9 students. Students showed progress in capitalization, verb tenses, and punctuation through repeated writing and teacher feedback. While sentence construction and coherence still needed improvement, their final essays showed better writing overall compared to their initial work. Conclusion: The writing intervention effectively improved students’ proficiency, especially in capitalization, verb tenses, and punctuation. Although challenges in sentence construction and coherence remained, overall writing skills improved through consistent practice and feedback.