The effect of folk stories on 8th grade students creative writing skills

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of using Turkish folk tales in writing practices on creative writing skills. The problem statement of the study is "What is the effect of folk tales on the development of students' creative writing skills?". The study is a qualitative action research. The data obtained in the study were evaluated using the "Writing Evaluation Criteria Form (WECF)" and a semi-structured interview form. The study group was determined on the basis of students' voluntary participation. In the study, creative writing activities were carried out for 7 weeks based on Turkish folk tales. The effect of using folk tales on creative writing skills was evaluated according to the findings. The grade level for teaching Turkish folk tales was determined as 8th grade. According to the results of the research; using Turkish folk tales in creative writing practices positively affects students' creative writing skills. Students expressed positive opinions about the implementation process. Thanks to the practices, students' ideas about creative writing changed positively.