Developing Interactive Worksheet Using the Wordwall for Teaching Reading of Descriptive Text

Imelda  Puspitasari; Efransyah; Iman Santoso

Authors

Imelda Puspitasari IKIP Siliwangi
Efransyah IKIP Siliwangi
Iman Santoso IKIP Siliwangi

Keywords:

Descriptive Text, Interactive Worksheet, Reading Skills, Wordwall

Abstract

This study aimed to develop an interactive worksheet using the Wordwall application to teach descriptive text reading to seventh-grade students. It was motivated by students' low engagement and limited comprehension of descriptive texts, caused by conventional, static worksheets offering little interaction or visual support. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Participants were 25 seventh-grade students at MTs Cisasawi, West Bandung Regency, selected through total sampling. Data was collected through expert validation sheets, classroom observation, and student response questionnaires, then analyzed descriptively using percentages. The product was a nine-part Wordwall-integrated worksheet comprising a cover page, learning outcomes, objectives, material summary, usage instructions, three QR-code-linked exercises, and a reflection section. Expert validation showed an overall feasibility score of 77.08%, categorized as "Feasible." The student response questionnaire, given after both limited and field trials, yielded average scores of 70.75% and 72.10% respectively, both classified as "Good." These findings indicate the Wordwall-based interactive worksheet is feasible and well-received by students as a tool supporting reading comprehension of descriptive texts. This study contributes a validated, classroom-ready learning material and offers practical implications for EFL teachers seeking interactive alternatives to conventional reading worksheets.

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