Writing Stories Based on Picture Series as a Means of Developing Literacy and Imagination in Primary School Students

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of narrative story writing learning using picture series media for
elementary school students and to evaluate the effectiveness of this method in improving students' writing skills. The background of
this research is the low ability of students to develop ideas and compose narrative story structures in a coherent manner. The study
was conducted at SD Negeri 3 Sukoraharjo Kepanjen using a descriptive qualitative approach. The research subjects consisted of
32 sixth-grade students and one Indonesian language teacher. Data were collected through observation, documentation of student
writing, and interviews with both the teacher and students. The results showed that the use of picture series as visual stimuli
increased student engagement, facilitated the development of story plots, and enriched narrative elements such as characters,
settings, and conflicts. Students demonstrated improved ability to compose stories in a coherent and creative manner. Additionally,
the teacher stated that this medium greatly assisted the learning process as it bridged students' imagination with systematic writing
forms. These findings indicate that picture series are an effective medium for developing students’ narrative writing skills.