Integrating Micro Fiction through Genre Based-Approach for EFL Creative Writing

Abstract

Creative writing is believed to be challenging for EFL learners because it requires idea generation, content management, and organization skills. This conceptual paper is presenting a pedagogical framework which incorporates micro fiction with Genre-Based Approach (GBA) to develop EFL students’ creative writing by focusing on the creation of alternative plots. The paper advocates for employing micro fiction, a short narrative generally told within 100-500 words, as core text type since its brevity and precision will lighten the cognitive load on the learner. The integration follows GBA’s systematic five-stage instructional cycle, which consist of Building Knowledge of the Field (BKOF), Modeling of the Text (MOT), Joint Construction of the Text (JCOT), Independent Construction of the Text (ICOT), and Assessment S Reflection. This methodical progress takes students through micro fiction examples’ analysis, the creation of their micro fiction together, and the production of unique autonomous works. Such activities strengthen genre knowledge, sharpen linguistic clarity, and enhance critical thinking and teamwork. From several empirical studies, it can be known that this approach is effective in teaching writing. Thus, this paper concluded that integration of micro fiction through GBA is recommended for enhancing students’ creative writing.