LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN
READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN 2016/2017
ACADEMIC YEAR
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by:
ANNA ERI CHOIRIYAH A320 120181
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
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APPROVAL
LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
RESEARCH PAPER
by:
ANNA ERI CHOIRIYAH A320 120181
Approved by Consultant
Consultant I
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ACCEPTANCE
LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
by:
ANNA ERI CHOIRIYAH A320 120181
Accepted by the Board of Examiner School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on August, 2016
Team of Examiners:
1. Nur Hidayat, M.Pd ( )
(First Examiner)
2. Aryati Prasetyarini, M.Pd ( )
(Second Examiner)
3. Siti Fatimah, M.Hum ( )
(Third Examiner)
Dean,
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TESTIMONY
I am as the researcher, signed the statement below: Name : Anna Eri ChoiriyahNIM : A320120181
Study Program : Department of English Education
Title : LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
Here with, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the previous literary works which have been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a certain university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or published by others, except those in which the writing are referred in the manuscript and mentioned in literary review and bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony, I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta, July 25 2016 The Researcher
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Jazaa an bima kuntum takmaluun
Keep praying and keep trying
Always capture the good things
Just keep moving forward and
don’t give a shit about what anybody thinks.
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DEDICATION
Proudly and lovingly, the researcher dedicate this research paper to:
My irreplaceable father and mother “Mr. Sunarno” and “Mrs.Ratmini”
My beloved sister “Eni Setyowati”
My lovely brothers “Andik and Muchlis”
My dearest nephew “Miskah, Untsa, Rusdan, and Yukha”
My beloved friends (Fadhillah, Leni, Yuliana, Dyah, and Yani) All of my friends DEE at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
People who want to read this research paper
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
Alhamdulillahi ladzi hada nalihada, Alhamdulillahi robbil ‘alamin, all praises just for Allah SWT, the lord of everything. Thanks for giving blessing and guiding in finishing this research paper, so it can be the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the bachelor degree in English department. This research paper entitled “Learning Strategies Used by the Students in Reading Class at SMP N 1 Kebakkramat in
2016/2017 Academic Year”. The writer also would like to say thanks for prophet in the world, Muhammad SAW for the guidance and bringing the human into the truth. In this opportunity, the writer would like to express her deep gratitude and appreciation to the following people:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum as the Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Maully Halwat Hikmat, Ph. D, as the Head of English Department on Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
3. Nur Hidayat, M.Pd as the first consultant who has given support, guidance, and provided time for consulting, criticizing during the process of writing this research paper,
4. Fitri Kurniawan, S.Pd., MEDRes who has given suggestion and great spirit, 5. Dr. Anam Sutopo, S.Pd, M.Hum as the academic consultant who gave the
researcher guidance as long as she studied in Muhammadiyah University, 6. All lecturers of English Department for being good educators who gave the
board knowledge in Muhammadiyah University,
7. Drs. Bambang Dwi Tantyo as the headmaster of SMP N 1 Kebakkramat who has permitted the writer to take research in that school,
8. Hartanto, S.Pd as the English teacher of SMP N 1 Kebakkramat who has helped the writer to carry out the research in the class,
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10.Students of VIIIF class of SMP N 1 Kebakkramat who has willing to be subject of this research. Especially for Rifana, Oktaviana, Deva, Mega, Tyas, Ridwan, Satria, Rizal, and Rinda thanks for the time,
11.Her irreplaceable father and mother, Mr. Sunarno and Mrs. Ratmini, S.Pd who has given pray, love, and support in her life,
12.Her beloved sister, Eni Setyowati, S.Pd Aud who always give motivation and suggestion to her,
13.Her lovely brother, Andik Budiyanto, SH and Muchlis Choirudin, S.Pd who always give support and do everything to make her happy,
14.Her best friend at English Department class E, Fadillah, Dyah, Leni, Anayuli, Yani, thanks for their best friendship that always support each other.
15.All of the family members of the writer and friends who have helped and supported directly and directly.
The last, the researcher extended her greatest gratitude to everyone who helped her that could not be mentioned one by one. The writer expected and hoped that this research paper could be useful for the readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Surakarta, July 25 2016
The Researcher,
Anna Eri Choiriyah
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SUMMARY
ANNA ERI CHOIRIYAH. A320120181. LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR. RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA.
This research is about learning strategies used by the students in reading class at SMP N 1 Kebakkramat in 2016/2017 Academic Year. The objectives of this research are to know the learning strategies used by the students of VIIIF class of SMP N 1 Kebakkramat in learning reading and to know the effects of various learning strategies used by the students on the English achievement. The type of this research is descriptive qualitative research. The method of collecting data in this research are observation, interview, and document. The result of this research shows that the students used metacognitive, cognitive, and socio-affective strategies based on O’Malley and Chamot in learning reading. Student who have high score applies twelve learning strategies, student who have middle score applies seven learning strategies, and students who have low score applies four learning strategies. The results also shows that by using various learning strategies, the students gets some effects such as made learning became an enjoyable activity, being an effective students, and getting the good score.
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RINGKASAN
ANNA ERI CHOIRIYAH. A320120181. LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR. RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA.
Penelitian ini adalah tentang strategi belajar yang digunakan oleh siswa di kelas membaca di SMP N 1 Kebakkramat tahun ajaran 2016/2017. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui strategi belajar yang digunakan oleh siswa kelas VIIIF di SMP N 1 Kebakkramat dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari berbagai strategi belajar yang digunakan oleh siswa pada prestasi bahasa inggris. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa siswa menggunakan strategi metakognitif, kognitif, dan
sosial-afektif berdasarkan O’Maley dan Chamot didalam belajar membaca. Siswa yang
mempunyai nilai tinggi menerapkan dua belas strategi belajar, siswa yang mempunyai nilai sedang menerapkan tujuh strategi belajar, dan siswa yang mempunyai nilai rendah menerapkan empat strategi belajar. Hasil penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa dengan menggunakan berbagai macam strategi belajar, siswa mendapatkan beberapa pengaruh seperti membuat belajar menjadi kegiatan yang menyenangkan, menjadi siswa yang efektif, dan memperoleh nilai yang bagus.
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CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ... 1
A. Background of the Study ... 1
B. Scope of the Study ... 3
C. Problem Statement ... 3
D. Objective of the Study ... 4
E. Benefit of the Study ... 4
F. Research Paper Organization ... 4
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ... 6
A. Previous Study ... 6
B. Notion of Learning Strategies ... 9
C. Categories of Learning Strategies ... 10
1. Metacognitive Strategies ... 10
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3. Socio-affective Strategies... 13
D. Notion of Reading ... 13
E. Components of Reading ... 14
F. Techniques of Reading ... 15
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ... 17
A. Type of the Study ... 17
B. Subject of the Study ... 17
C. Object of the Study... 17
D. Data and Data Sources ... 18
E. Method of Collecting Data ... 18
1. Interview ... 18
2. Observation ... 19
3. Documentation ... 19
F. Technique for Analyzing Data ... 20
1. Data Reduction ... 20
2. Data Display ... 20
3. Verification ... 20
G. Credibility of Data... 20
CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION ... 22
A. Research Finding ... 22
1. Learning Strategies Used by the Subject ... 25
a. Learning Strategies Used by the Students who have High Score ... 25
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c. Learning Strategies Used by the Students who have Low
Score ... 35
2. The Effect of Various Learning Strategies Used by the Students on the English Achievement ... 37
B. Discussion ... 39
CHAPTER V: Conclusion and Suggestion ... 43
A. Conclusion ... 43
B. Suggestion ... 44
BIBLIOGRAPHY ... 46
APPENDIX ... 47
1. The Classification Student’s Score ... 48
2. The Various Learning Strategies Used by the Subject ... 50
3. The Result of the Observation ... 55
4. Interview Script with High Score ... 58
Interview Script with Middle Score ... 62
Interview Script with Low Score ... 65
Interview Script with the English teacher ... 68
Second interview with the English teacher ... 70
Interview with the Subjects ... 72
Learning Activities in VIIIF Class ... 73
Student’s Score ... 74
