The use of Jazz Chants in teaching of Possessive Pronouns to primary school pupils / Kamarul Izham Ahmad Rani

This study is carried out to investigate whether or not Jazz Chants help primary students to improve and understand Possessive Pronouns. According to Davies (2000), "Music has always been a way for children to remember stories and learn about the world around them. Using music as a stimulus can affect one's emotions and make information easier to remember. Music also creates an environment that is conducive to learning. It can reduce stress, increase interest, and set the stage for listening and learning. There are many similarities between literacy acquisition and musical development. Therefore, teaching that combines music with language arts instruction can be the most effective" (Davies, 2000). This research was conducted on twenty-three pupils from Year 3 and all of them have mix abilities level of English Language. Research tools were English test (pre-test and post-test), observation and interview. Meanwhile, data analysis tools were from test results (%), observation notes and pupils' response. From this research, the use of Jazz Chants totally helps the pupils to increase their understanding in using Possessive Pronouns through Jazz Chants and prove that Jazz Chants contribute to making the class more interesting when teaching Possessive Pronouns.