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Abstract

This study aims to discover factors which affect students in mastering the basic techniques of Arabic writing skills. This research has been carried out in a secondary. In order to know the driving factors, two instruments were used to identify student’s strength. Firstly, three students who excel in Arabic Language were interviewed. Secondly, analyzing the two of their essays written by them to test their proficiency in basic Arabic writing techniques. The result shows that there are three main factors that encourage students to master the Arabic Language which are the parents, teachers, as well as the students’ interest in the subject. There are also other particular factors that lead students to write well. Students obviously have wide vocabulary; who able to create simple sentences; able to attach the Quranic verses, hadiths and virtuous phrase in their essay; know and able to make use of dictionary; master the techniques of memorizing main ideas of an essay and have group discussions and love writing. The combination of these factors and the driving elements result in students who have shown greater skills in composing Arabic essay. They use various Arabic vocabulary and master in grammar. They are also skillful in using Arabic language to form correct sentences and also know how to utilize paragraphs for each content of the essay. Moreover they know when to use punctuations correctly.