The Use Of Scenes From Movies As Authentic Materials To Teach Expression Of Congratulating And Complimenting People In A Senior High School Grade 10
Abstract
This best practice study aims to enhance students’ classroom
engagement using scenes from adolescent movies as authentic materials
in English subjects in Senior High School. The writer used scenes from
adolescent movies as an example of conversation in the learning
process. Authentic materials allow the students to mirror the real-life
conversation. The subject chosen in this best practice is congratulating
and complementing others. This study describes how to use scenes from
movies in teaching expressions of congratulating and complimenting
others in terms of expression, vocabulary and pronunciation. After
implementing the teaching practices, the writer learned that using
scenes from movies can make students more engaged in classroom.
Using scenes from movies as authentic materials to teach expression of
congratulating and complimenting others, also allow the students to
improve their vocabulary and pronunciation. Furthermore, the students
can build more confidence through this teaching approach.