Conceptualizing the Use of Blank Comic Strips to Enhance EFL Students’ Writing Motivation

Abstract

Motivation is considered as an important point in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning process especially when dealing with difficult language skills to teach such as writing. In regards to the difficulties to master writing skills, teachers have a significant role to improve students’ motivation through certain activities or strategies which can be defined motivational strategies. One of motivational strategies that can be adopted by teachers to enhance students’ motivation to write is using blank comic strips in writing classes. The present study applies a conceptual approach by proposing several steps that can be used by teachers when using blank comic strips to improve students’ motivation to write. Firstly, teachers need to suit the blank comic strips used with the learners’ interests. Secondly, teachers need to provide the benefits of writing ideas on blank comic strips. Thirdly, teachers can use technology that allows students to create or publish their works in the internet so that they will be more motivated to produce more creative writing. The present study also discusses implications and further studies.