An Action Research on Improving Vocabulary Skills of the Middle School Students through Scrabble

Abstract

Improvement in the Vocabulary skills is very important as it consists of a variety of words enriching a language which is essential for communication. One of the techniques which can be used to improve vocabulary is Scrabble. This research study was aimed to find out the causes which prevent the Middle School students from expanding their vocabulary and the influence of Scrabble in improving their vocabulary skills. Action Research design was adopted and Qualitative Research approach was employed for this study by the researcher. The population of this study consisted of One Hundred students of the Middle School and the sample of this study consisted of twelve students of Grade Seven. The Sampling method used in this study was Convenience Sampling. The data was collected through observations and interviews which was then analysed through thematic analysis. The findings showed that Scrabble had a positive impact on the vocabulary skills of the students as it helped them in improving their communication skills as well as in the memory retention. It also gave them a sense of motivation as they not only experienced a better word variety but also a contextual understanding of the subjects. According to the results, it was recommended that the schools and all the associated stakeholders must utilize Scrabble as it fosters critical thinking and teamwork and is a valuable medium in enhancing vocabulary skills in the educational institutions.