A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN CONTROLLED OF DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH WRITING AT SMPN 1 PAKUSARI JEMBER IN THE 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR

Abstract

Based on the result of the data analysis, on the average, the seventh grade students’ ability on controlled of descriptive paragraph writing at SMPN 1 Pakusari Jember in the 2013/2014 academic year was 75 or good category. The students’ ability in controlled composition test was 76 or belonged to good category. Based on the classification of the students score levels, the categories of students’ ability in controlled composition a descriptive paragraph were; fair category was 31.42%, good category was 34.29% and excellent category was 34.29%. On the average score, the students’ ability in guided composition test was 75 or belonged to good category. Based on the classification of the students score levels, the categories of students’ ability in guided composition a descriptive paragraph were; low category was 2.86%, fair category was 28.57%, good category was 37.14% and excellent category was 31.42%. Dealing with the result analysis, the researcher suggest to the English teacher to practice the students with controlled writing technique a lot before they have learn free writing, especially in aspect of grammar and vocabulary. For the students suggested, to actively involve themselves in practicing their writing activity especially in controlled writing technique to help them ready for free writing lesson. The future researchers are suggested to conduct a future research with a different research design such as an experimental research or a classroom action research to improve the students writing skill by applying the appropriate writing technique.