Improving the Eighth Grade Students' Recount Paragraph Writing Achievement by using Sentence Cards at SMPN 3 Balung

Abstract

This research was intended to improve the eighth grade students’ recount paragraph writing achievement by using Sentence Cards. The subjects of this research were class VIII E students at SMPN 3 Balung in the 2013/2014 academic year that were determined purposively. The design of this research was classroom action research. The data collection methods of this research were writing test, observation checklist,interview guide and documentation. Based on the results of observation in Cycle 1 and 2, the students showed improvement in their participation during the teaching and learning process The result of observation in Cycle 1 related to the students’ participation was 51.72% in the first meeting, and then it increased up to 58.28% in the second meeting. Meanwhile, the result of the students’ writing achievement test in cycle 1 showed that the mean score of the students’ writing test was 74 .There was 58.62% of the 29 students who got score ≥75. In Cycle 2, the result of the students’ participation was 68.97% in the first meeting, and then it increased up to 82.76% in the second meeting. Meanwhile, the result of the students’ writing achievement test in Cycle 2 showed that the mean score of the students’ writing test was 80. There was 82.76% of the 29 students who got score ≥75. Based on the results of this research, the use of Sentence Cards could improve the students’ recount paragraph writing achievement and participation during the teaching learning process.