The Benefits of Culture-Themed Literacy Books on Learning to Write Interviews Text on Elementary School Students

Abstract

Culture-themed literacy books are one type of literacy books found in elementary schools. The aim of this research is to determine the benefits of culture-themed literacy books in learning to write interview texts in language learning. This research is qualitative. The samples of this research were culture-themed literacy books for elementary schools. The data were collected using the literature review, reading, note taking, and interview techniques. The analyzed data were the interview texts in culture-themed literacy books. The date was validated using the triangulation of theories and sources. The steps of analysis consist of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification. It was found that culturethemed literacy books describe real interview activities and have benefits in language learning, especially in learning to write interview texts for elementary school students.