UTILIZING MULTIMODAL RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CREATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 3 TO 5)

Abstract

The present study investigates the role of using multimodal resources in creative writing instruction for elementary school students (grades 3 to 5). An analysis of current classroom practices reveals that teachers rarely incorporate multimodal resources into creative writing lessons, thereby failing to fully harness their potential to stimulate students' imagination and interest. The research proposes a set of strategic approaches for integrating multimodal resources, aligned with the stages of the writing process: idea generation and planning; content development and organization; and revision, editing, and final presentation of the written product. The discussion underscores the benefits of multimodal resources in eliciting creativity, evoking emotional engagement, and facilitating social connections, all of which create favorable conditions for students' creative expression through writing. The study concludes that the systematic use of multimodal resources represents an effective pedagogical strategy for enhancing creative writing skills in young learners. It further calls for future experimental research.