Sentence Ladder Strategy for Training Arabic Sentence Formation at MIN 6 Padang City

Abstract

The ability to compose sentences is one of the essential skills in learning Arabic, but MIN 6 Padang City students still struggle with arranging words into sentences that follow the rules. This community service activity aims to develop these skills through the application of the Sentence Ladder Strategy, an interactive and gradual learning approach. This activity makes a significant contribution by providing a simple yet effective learning method to improve students' syntax skills, as well as equipping teachers with media and application guidelines that can be used sustainably. The service is carried out with a participatory approach through three stages: the introduction of the concept of Ladder Sentence Strategy, gradual practice of composing sentences with word cards on the ladder board, and evaluation of the results. The participants were students in grades V and VI of MIN 6 in Padang City, assisted by Arabic language teachers. Success was measured through observation, pre-tests, post-tests, and teacher interviews. The implementation of this strategy improved students' ability from an average of three words per sentence in the pre-test to five to seven words in the post-test, with a more appropriate structure. Student participation fell into the high to very high category on all indicators, and teacher responses were overwhelmingly positive, with an average assessment score of above 4.7. The Sentence Ladder Strategy proved effective in improving Arabic sentence construction skills, building students' active participation, and was easy to implement sustainably. It is hoped that this strategy can be adapted for use in other schools or madrasahs, thereby increasing the benefits' reach.