Abstract

Conclusion. The results indicate three significant implications: (1) Aligning writing tasks with local cultural values fosters cultural sustainability by reinforcing students' heritage and community ethos. (2) Implementing structured frameworks such as the FRESH technique and incorporating culturally relevant themes enriches EFL writing pedagogy by clarifying text organization and engaging learners. (3) Differentiating instruction to accommodate students' personalities ensures that both introverted and extroverted students can succeed.

Keywords: Maluku local wisdom, “Kalesang” values, FRESH technique, writing descriptive text, introvert and extrovert students

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