Abstract

This research aims to develop the skill of speaking Standard Arabic among third-grade Arabic-speaking students through using drama. The research sample consisted of 60 third-grade Arabic native students. Their ages ranged between 8-9 years, with a mean of 8.55, and a standard deviation of 0.50. They were divided into two equal groups; experimental and control groups. Each group consists of 30 students. Moreover, the research tools consisted of a test of speaking skill in Standard Arabic, and a drama program (prepared by the researcher).The results related to the post-measurement revealed the effectiveness of drama in developing speaking Standard Arabic language in the experimental group, compared to the control group. Moreover, there were no statistically significant differences between the post and follow-up measurements.

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