Listening is essential to language learning but has long been neglected. Students are reduced to passive listeners. “Cut-Write-Solve” addresses this by redefining listening as a process of analyzing, interpreting, and constructing meaning.
Cut-Write-Solve becomes an eagerly anticipated classroom activity. First, students design a short text based on a given theme, embedding three secret words as coded elements. Before writing their texts, they create a character or scene using recycled paper and paper-cutting techniques. This process helps them plan their writing while sparking their imagination. Then comes the performance stage: each student reads their text aloud while listening classmates attentively try to decipher the hidden words. They analyze what they hear, deduce the main idea, and write down their answers. Correct responses are celebrated with applause, filling the classroom with interactive learning excitement. This method doesn't just have students listen to a text - it makes them discover its deeper meaning. The activity supports both creative writing and advanced listening skills.
After its initial implementation in Science and Art Centers, the 'Cut-Write-Solve' method has been expanded through teacher training programs and workshop activities. The method's steps have been made openly available, enabling teachers to easily adapt it for their own classrooms. This approach is rapidly gaining popularity among teachers working in Turkish language education, creative writing, listening skills, and interdisciplinary education. Its visibility has increased through various project competitions, leading to national and international recognition
To try the method, simply follow the three steps of "Cut-Write-Solve":
Cut: Have students create kirigami materials using recycled paper. Write: Guide them in writing short encrypted texts.
Solve: Read the texts aloud in class and let other students decode the hidden words by listening carefully.
Implementation guidelines and sample materials are available upon request.
