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IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SKILL IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT BY USING ROMANTIC MATERIAL
(A Classroom Action Research in the Eighth Grade of SMP N 1 Jaten in the Academic Year of 2016/2017)
THESIS
PUSPA ANGGUN KINANTHI K2211070
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
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IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SKILL IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT BY USING ROMANTIC MATERIAL
(A Classroom Action Research in the Eighth Grade of SMP N 1 Jaten in the Academic Year of 2016/2017)
THESIS
PUSPA ANGGUN KINANTHI K2211070
Submitted to Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Obtaining
the Undergraduate Degree of Education in English
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
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PRONOUNCEMENT
I would like to certify that this thesis entitled “Improving the Students’ Skill in Writing Descriptive Text by Using Romantic Material (A Classroom Action Research in the Eighth Grade of SMP N 1 Jaten in the Academic year 2016/2017)”is not plagiarism or made by others. Any materials and theories used as references are written in quotations, the sources of which are written in the bibliography.
If this pronouncement proves wrong, I am ready to receive any academic punishment.
Surakarta, 25 July 2018
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IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ SKILL IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT BY USING ROMANTIC MATERIAL
(A Classroom Action Research in the Eighth Grade of SMP N 1 Jaten in the Academic year 2016/2017)
By:
Puspa Anggun Kinanthi K2211070
This thesis has been approved by the consultants to be examined by the board of thesis examiners of English Department of Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas Maret University.
Consultant I Consultant II
Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd. Teguh Sarosa, SS., M.Hum.
vi MOTTO Just Do It – Nike
vii DEDICATION
viii ABSTRACT
Puspa Anggun Kinanthi, K2211070. Improving the Students’ Skill in Writing
Descriptive Text by Using Romantic Material (A Classroom Action Research in the Eighth Grade of SMP N 1 Jaten in the Academic year 2016/2017).Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta 2018.
The objective of the study is to investigate whether or not the use of Romantic Material can improve the students’ writing skill; and to describe the class situation when Romantic Material was implemented in teaching writing to the eighth grade students.
In the research, the researcher uses a classroom action research. The media which is used is Romantic Material. The procedure of the research consists of identifying the problems, planning the action, implementing the action, observing the action, reflecting the action, and revising plan. The research is conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consists of three meetings. In collecting the data, the researcher uses qualitative and quantitative method. The qualitative data is collected from observation, field note, and photograph. The quantitative data is collected from the questionnaire and tests.
Improving the Students’ Skill in Writing is influenced by many indicators of writing. There are many indicators based on many theories, 1)Content, 2)Organization, 3)Grammar, 4)Vocabulary, and 5)Mechanics.
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ACKNOLEDGEMENT
First, I would like to thank Allah SWT who makes me able to finish this thesis. Only His blessings and grace that He continues to pour on me make everything possible. Second, I must acknowledge various people who have contributed in various ways in this study, thus I would give a great gratitude an appreciation to:
1. Dean of teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University of Surakarta.
2. Head of English Education Department of Graduate School of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University of Surakarta, for his approval and support.
3. Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd., the first consultant, for his time, patience, help, guidance, and suggestion.
4. Teguh Sarosa, SS, M. Hum., the second consultant, for his time, patience, help, guidance, and suggestion.
5. Dewi Sri Wahyuni, S.Pd., M.Pd., academic consultant, for her time and guidance.
6. Tumini, S.Pd., the English teacher of SMP N 1 Jaten who always helps and guide me in the process of research.
7. All lecturers in English Education Department for the precious knowledge. 8. My parents: (Alm) Sugeng Hastanto and Hayu Widarsih, my sisters :
Puspa Lenia and Puspa Maharani.
9. Exosquad: Ditamelll, Ayuncy, and Novitaocta, for friendship, strength, support, and cheers.
10.All members of English Education Department 2011, for the friendship and togetherness.
11.All of my biases and KPOP world, EXO Sehun, NCT Yuta and Jisung, for the inspiration and strength.
12.All of Creative Team members for the supports and prayers.
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I realized that this thesis is not perfect so that I gratefully accept any comment and suggestion. Finally, I expect this thesis will give meaningful contribution for further research.
Surakarta, 25 July 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER i
SUBMISSION ii
PRONOUNCEMENT iii
APPROVAL OF THESIS CONSULTANTS iv
APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINER v
MOTTO vi
DEDICATION vii
ABSTRACT viii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ix
TABLE OF CONTENTS xi
LIST OF TABLES xiv
LIST OF FIGURES xv
LIST OF APPENDICES xvi
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION 1
A. Background of the Study 1
B. Problem Formulation 4
C. Objective of the Study 4
D. Benefit of the Study 4
CHAPTER II : LITERATURE REVIEW 6
A. Review of Writing Skill 6
1. Definition of Writing Skill 6
2. Elements of Writing 7
3. Aspects of Writing 9
4. The Criteria of Good Writing 9
5. Assessing Writing 10
6. Construct of Writing Skill 12
7. Types of Writing 13
8. Process of Writing 14
B. The Review of Romantic Material 15
1. The Definitions of Romantic Material 15
2. The Characteristics of Romantic Material 16
3. Review of Related Research 18
C. Step of Teaching Writing Using Romantic Material 19
D. Advantaged and Disadvantages 22
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2. Disadvantages 24
E. Descriptive Text 24
1. Definition of Descriptive Text 24 2. Generic Structure of Descriptive Text 25
3. Language Feature 25
4. The Example of Descriptive Text 26
F. Rationale 27
G. Hypothesis 28
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 29
A. Setting of The Research 29
B. The Subjects of The Research 29
C. Research Method 30
1. The Definitions of Classroom Action Research 30 2. The Model of Classroom Action Research 31 D. The Technique of Collecting Data 32
1. Qualitative Techniques 32
2. Quantitative Techniques 33
E. The Technique of Analyzing Data 33
1. Qualitative Data 34
2. Quantitative Data 35
CHAPTER IV:RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 36
A. Research Findings 36
1. Situation before the research 37
2. Research implementation 40
a. Cycle 1 40
1) Planning the Action 40
2) Implementing the Action 40
a) The First Meeting 40
b) The Second Meeting 42
c) The Third Meeting 44
3) Observation 46
a) The First Meeting 46
b) The Second Meeting 47
c) The Third Meeting 49
4) Reflection 50
b. Cycle 2 53
1) Revising Plan 53
2) Implementing the Plan 54
a) The First Meeting 54
b) The Second Meeting 56
c) The Third Meeting 57
3) Observation 59
a) The First Meeting 59
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c) The Third Meeting 62
4) Reflection 63
B. Discussion 67
CHAPTER V :CONCLUSION,IMPLICATION, AND SUGGESTION 71
A. Conclusion 71
B. Implication 72
C. Suggestion 72
BIBLIOGRAPHY 74
xiv LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1 Writing Score Rubric 11
Table 4.1 Research Schedule 36
Table 4.2 Students’ Writing Skill Problems 37
Table 4.3 Pre-test Score 48
Table 4.4 Pre-test viewed from each writing indicator 48
Table 4.5 Post-test Score of Cycle 1 50
Table 4.6 Pre-test and Post-test Score of Cycle 1 50
Table 4.7 Post-test Score of Cycle 2 63
xv LIST OF FIGURES
xvi LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Floor plan of Class VIII C 78
Appendix 2 Field Note 79
Appendix 3 Questionnaire Result 85
Appendix 4 Students’ Score 87 Appendix 5 Students’ Name 92
Appendix 6 Pre-Research Field Note 93
Appendix 7 Lesson Plan 97
Appendix 8 Sketch of SMP N 1 Jaten 117
Appendix 9 Writing Pre-test 118
Appendix 10 Writing Post-test 119
Appendix 11 Photograph 120
Appendix 12 Students Questionnaire 123
Appendix 13 Students Worksheet 129
