Concept of Four in Row Verb Game
Four
in Row Verb Game is a kind of game use grids or squares of paper which there
are verbs in each grid. The activity of the game for groups, it consists of five
students; one student as referee and four students as examiner. The game tests the
students‟ knowledge of irregular verb. It is based loosely on the game gets a row
of four squares- either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. The methods of
Four in Row Verb Game, there are:[1]
a.
Divide
the class into some groups of five. Four students in group will compete in the
game and one another will be the referee. Give each group a copy of the handout
game and give a copy of the key to the referee.
b.
Explain
what is to be done , namely that students take it in turns to choose a square and
then give three parts of verb in the square or grid. For example: “freeze”
=> freeze froze frozen
c.
The
referee checks and then tells the students whether (s)he is right or wrong. If right,
(s)he crosses out the verb and writes his/her name in the square. Play the game
continually with the next person choosing a square and give the three parts of
that verb.
d.
Play
continually until the students get a row of four squares – either vertically,
horizontally, or diagonally.
From
the explanation above, we know that “Four in Row Verb Game” is one of game to teach
past verb. The researcher wants to improve the teaching learning process to
teach past verb using Four in Row Verb Game. The use of Four in Row Verb Game
in teaching verb may help in teaching when the teacher realize the students‟
weakness in understanding the language, especially in mastering English verb. It
is expected to improve student‟s mastery of past verb.
The Role of playing “Four in Row Verb Game”, students divided into several groups, it consists of five students: one student a referee and four students as examiner. The students as the players are given worksheets and they have to play based on the role in the worksheets.
[1]
Peter Watchin-Jones. Grammar Games and Activities for
Teachers. ( England: Penguin Books, 1995). p. 16[1]
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