AI Chatbots as Creative Writing Buddies: Stimulating Narrative Writing Skills in Primary School Students Anugrah Agung(a)*,Yusnia (b), Rizqa Dwi Shofiya Maghfira Izzania(b) Yuli Amaliyah (b)Muhammad Habib Ramadhani (b)
Universitas Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia
Abstract
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education presents new opportunities for language pedagogy in primary schools. This preliminary study explores the utilization of AI chatbots as a ^Writing Buddy^ to stimulate narrative writing skills among elementary students. The research is motivated by the common difficulties students face in brainstorming ideas and structuring coherent story plots. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this study analyzes early-stage interactions between students and AI tools during the pre-writing phase. Data were collected through observations and document analysis of student story drafts. The preliminary results indicate that AI chatbots effectively serve as a scaffolding tool that reduces ^writer^s block^ and encourages vocabulary expansion by providing creative prompts. Furthermore, the interaction with AI stimulates students^ imaginative thinking while maintaining their role as the primary authors. In conclusion, while AI cannot replace the teacher^s role, its position as a digital partner offers significant potential to enhance linguistic creativity and confidence in young learners. This study provides a foundational framework for future research on AI-integrated literacy curricula in primary education.
Keywords: ai chatbot- language pedagogy- narrative writing- preliminary study- primary education- writing buddy
