LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS IN IMPROVING VOCABULARY AT SDN KEBRAON II SURABAYA
SKRIPSI
ALFA HUSNUL HAKIMAH NIM 20101111160
PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Skripsi yang ditulis oleh Alfa Husnul Hakimah ini telah disetujui oleh dosen
pembimbing untuk diujikan tanggal 21 Juni 2014.
Dosen Pembimbing Tanda Tangan Tanggal
I. Dr. Amrin Batubara, S.Pd., M.Pd. ……… ………
II. Armeria Wijaya, SS., M.Pd. ……… ………
Mengetahui:
Ketua Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Skripsi ini telah diuji dan dinyatakan sah oleh Panitia Ujian Tingkat Sarjana (S1)
Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya
sebagai salah satu syarat memperoleh gelar Sarjana Pendidikan, pada tanggal 21
Juni 2014.
DosenPenguji Tanda Tangan Tanggal
I. Dr. Amrin Batubara, S.Pd., M.Pd. ……… ………
II. Gusti Nur Hafifah, S.Pd., M.Pd. ……… ………
III.Drs. Wijayadi, M.Pd. ……… ……….
Mengetahui:
Faultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Universitas Muhammadiyah
Dekan,
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Firstly, the researcher would like to thank to Allah SWT who has given the
mercy and bless her to finish this research on time. In order to finish this research,
which is titled Learning Strategies Used by the Fifth Grade Students in Improving
Vocabulary at SDN Kebraon II Surabaya, the researcher received supports from
many people, either morally or materially. Therefore, the acknowledgement of
this research is addressed to all of people, especially to:
1. Dr. M. Ridlwan, S.Pd., M.Pd., as a dean of the Faculty of Teacher Training
and Education in the University of Muhammadiyah Surabaya.
2. Linda Mayasari, S.Pd., M.Pd., as the head of English Department in the
University of Muhammadiyah Surabaya.
3. Dr. Amrin Batubara, S.Pd., M.Pd., as the first advisorthat has helped her in
finishing this research.
4. Armeria Wijaya, SS., M.Pd., as the second advisor that has helped her in
finishing this research.
5. All of the lecturers of English Department in campus Wiyung that had given
support and help to her during the process of conducting this research.
6. Yosi Apriliana, SS., as the English teacher of SDN Kebraon II Surabaya who
help her so much in collecting data.
7. Her beloved parents, Akhmad Wahyudi and Hartinik, who always pray of her
8. Her beloved brother and sister, M. Arif Rahman Hakim and Aisyah Fathonah,
that always tease her every time when this research was conducted.
9. The students of SDN Kebraon II Surabaya that always give support to her to
be graduated and get married immediately.
10.All of friends, especially her best friends, and others that cannot be mentioned
one by one in arranging this research.
The researcher has tried to give her best in arranging this research properly
but she is aware that there are still many mistakes in this research. Therefore, the
helpful suggestion of this research is hoped by the researcher to correct this
research to be better. This research is hoped to be useful for anyone in education
program.
Surabaya, June 21, 2014
Alfa Husnul Hakimah
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS………... vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS……… ix
LIST OF THE TABLE………... xii
LIST OF PICTURE…………..……….…… xiii
STATEMENT OF ORIGINAL RESEARCH………. xiv
ABSTRACT………. xv
CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE……….... 8
2.1 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) ………. 8
2.2 Language Learning Strategies (LLS) ………. 10
2.3 The Classification of Language Learning Strategies ………. 12
2.4 Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLS) ……….. 13
2.5 The Classification of Vocabulary Learning Strategies ……….. 14
2.5.1 Determination Strategies ………. 17
2.5.2 Social Strategies ……….. 17
2.5.3 Memory Strategies ………... 18
2.5.4 Cognitive Strategies ………... 18
2.5.5 Metacognitive Strategies ………... 19
CHAPTER III: METHOD OF THE RESEARCH……….. 21
3.1 Design of the Research ………... 21
3.3 Setting of the Research ………... 22
3.4 Techniques of Data Collection ………... 22
3.5 The Data Collection Procedures ………. 23
3.6 The Data Analysis ……….. 24
3.6.1 Data Reduction ………. 25
3.6.2 Data Coding ………. 25
3.6.3 Data Display ………. 25
3.6.4 Conclusion Drawing………. 26
CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS……….. 27
4.1 Kinds of Strategies Used by the Students in Improving Vocabulary ……… 27
4.1.1 Finding ……….. 27
4.1.2 Discussion ………. 30
4.1.2.1 Analyzing Part of Speech …... 30
4.1.2.2 Analyzing Pictures or Gestures ………... 30
4.1.2.3 Guessing Meaning from Textual Context ………...….. 30
4.1.2.4 Using a Dictionary ………..……….. 31
4.1.2.5 Asking Teacher ………...…... 31
4.1.2.6 Ask Classmates for Meaning ……… 32
4.1.2.7 Studying and Practicing in a Group ………...……... 32
4.1.2.8 Connecting Word to a Previous Experience ……….… 32
4.1.2.9 Connecting the Word to its Synonyms and Antonyms ………. 33
4.1.2.10 Image Word Form ………... 33
4.1.2.11 Image Word’s Meaning ………... 33
4.1.2.12 Studying the Spelling of Word ……… 33
4.1.2.13 Saying New Word Aloud when Studying ………... 34
4.1.2.14 Using a Physical Action ……….. 34
4.1.2.15 Verbal Repetition ………….………... 34
4.1.2.17 Keep a Vocabulary Notebook ………. 35
4.1.2.18 Using English-Language Media ……….. 36
4.1.2.19 Testing Oneself with Other Tests ……… 36
4.1.2.20 Skipping or Passing New Word ……….. 36
4.1.2.21 Continuous to Study Word Over Time ………... 36
4.2 How the Students Use the Strategies ………. 37
4.2.1 Finding …………...……… 37
4.2.2 Discussion …………...………... 37
4.2.2.1 Analyzing Part of Speech ………..………..……….. 37
4.2.2.2 Analyzing Pictures ………..……….. 38
4.2.2.3 Using a Dictionary ………...…………... 38
4.2.2.4 Asking Teacher ………...….. 39
4.2.2.5 Studying and Practicing in Group ……….… 39
4.2.2.6 Connecting Word to Synonyms and Antonyms ……….... 39
4.2.2.7 Studying the Spelling of Word ………... 40
4.2.2.8 Using Physical Action ………..………. 40
4.2.2.9 Verbal Repetition ……….………. 40
4.2.2.10 Keep a Vocabulary Notebook ………..…...…… 41
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION………. 42
5.1 Conclusions ……….... 42
5.1.1 Kinds of Strategies Used by the Students ………..……... 42
5.1.2 How the Students Use the Strategies ………..……….. 42
5.2 Suggestions …..……….. 43
5.2.1 Suggestion to the Teacher ………..…... 43
5.2.2 Suggestion to the Students ………..…….. 44
5.2.3 Suggestion to the Further Researcher ………..…. 44
REFERENCES ………... 45
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