TEACHING IMPERATIVE THROUGH TREASURE HUNT GAME TO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

Grammar is important to be taught in learning second or foreign language because it is related to how the students produce good form or construction of sentences. However, learning grammar is one of the problems faced by the students. This is caused due to the presentation of grammar that is out of context or discontextualized. In other words, teachers tend to focus on form and ignore meaning and function whereas form, meaning and function are three elements that cannot be separated in teaching grammar. Therefore, this paper tries to describe one alternative that can be used in teaching grammar especially teaching imperative to Junior High School students that is treasure hunt game. Treasure hunt game is one of many different types of games which have more than one player who try to find out hidden cards, locations or places by using a series of clues. It is also one game that is appropriate in teaching imperative to Junior High School students. Through this game, it can help teachers to create contexts in which language is useful and meaningful. This also brings real life situations which provide learners with an opportunity to use the language. Therefore, this game can be one of the alternatives in teaching grammar especially teaching imperative to Junior high school students and it is suggested for the teachers to take this game as the variation of teaching grammar with the topic is imperative.