Abstract
Writing is one of the basic skills in learning English. For some students learning writing is still difficult, especially how to develop ideas into interesting writing. A teacher must be able to apply learning methods that are fun and actively involve students in the learning process, also use appropriate learning media that it can attract students’ interest to make learning writing easier. This research is aimed to understand how to develop students’ writing skill by using picture as an alternative media. The method of the research is a classroom action research. It used three cycles and each cycle consisted of four steps; planning, acting, observation and reflecting. It was conducted at the Teacher College with the total population 50 students. Data needed was obtained from observation, interview and test. The result of the test has shown that there is positive feedback given from students through the use of picture media in writing teaching. It can be proven by the result of the test in each cycle which shown. The first cycle, the students got the average score 71,3 (43%). In the second cycle, they got the average score 74,6 (71,4%). While in the third cycle, they got 76,8 (90,5%). Base on the fact above the researcher concluded that picture media is effective to develop students’ writing skill.
Highlights
All around the world, students of all ages learning to speak English, but their reasons for wanting to study English can differ greatly
Based on the interview result with the teacher concerning students’ writing test, there are some difficulties faced by students in writing activities such as: difficulty in gaining idea, lack of vocabulary, low grammar mastery, and low student motivation in learning writing
According to findings in the cycle 1, cycle 2, and cycle 3 that this research is focusing on the implementation of using picture media can develop writing skill
Summary
Students of all ages learning to speak English, but their reasons for wanting to study English can differ greatly. Many people learn English because they think it will be usefull in some way for International communication. Such students of general English often do not have a particular reason for going to English classes, but wish to learn to speak, read and write the language effectively for whenever this might be usefull for them. Writing gives them more thinking time than they get when they attempt spontaneous conversation This allow them more opportunity for language processing whether they are involved in study or activation. The use of picture media is proper in teaching writing, because the media is easy to get This learning model can generate original ideas and trigger creativity in thinking. It helps students express ideas in their initial form, development, including the characters and setting a story should have
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