An Analysis of the Second Grade Students’ Difficulties in Comprehending Recount Text at SMAN 2 Koto Baru Dharmasraya

Nindy Fitria, Sari and Khairul, Khairul and Fitrina, Harmaini (2018) An Analysis of the Second Grade Students’ Difficulties in Comprehending Recount Text at SMAN 2 Koto Baru Dharmasraya. Diploma thesis, Universitas Bung Hatta.

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Abstract

This research was attempted to describe the second grade students’ difficulties in comprehending recount text at SMAN 2 Koto Baru Dharmasraya. The design of this research was descriptive research. The number of population members was 126 students. The researcher used stratified cluster random sampling technique in taking the sample. Two classes were selected as the sample of this research; 1 class from the science class and 1 class from social classs. The size of sample was 46 students. In collecting the data the researcher used reading test. Based on the result of try out, the researcher found that reability index of the test was 0.78(see appendix 4). After analyzing the data, it was found that in general the second grade students of SMAN 2 Koto Baru Dharmasraya had difficulties in comprehending recount text. Specifically, they had difficulties in comprehending orientation, event, and re-orientation. It was indicated by the fact that ; 73.92 % students had difficulties in comprehending the orientation of recount text (see Appendix 16), 58.70 % students had difficulties in comprehending the event of recount text (see appendix 18) , and 60.87 % students had difficulties in comprehending the re- orientation of recount text (see Appendix 20). Based on the findings of this research, it can be concluded that the second grade students of SMAN 2 Koto Baru Dharmasraya had difficulties in comprehending recount text. The English teachers are suggested to explain more about the generic structure of recount text and give more exercises related to recount text in order to improve students’ vocabulary and comprehension. The students are suggested to read more about recount texts in order to improve their own ability to comprehend them. Key words : Recount text, Reading Comprehension

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