An Analysis of the Eighth Grade Students’ Ability in Writing a Recount Text at Smpn 1 Batang Anai

Whinda, Febri Novia and Khairul, Harha and Ernati, Ernati (2017) An Analysis of the Eighth Grade Students’ Ability in Writing a Recount Text at Smpn 1 Batang Anai. Diploma thesis, Universitas Bung Hatta.

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Abstract

This research was aimed at describing the ability of the eighth grade students of SMPN 1 Batang Anai in writing a recount text. The design of this research was descriptive. The number of population members of this research were 288 students. The researcher used convenience technique to choose the sample, and the sample of this research was VIII 6. The number of sample was 32 students. The instrument used to collect data was writing test. To make the test reliable, the researcher used interater technique. The result showed that the coefficient index was 0,64 ( high correlation). It means the test was reliable. The test is valid in term of content validity; therefore, the test was constructed based on teaching materials and syllabus at SMPN 1 Batang Anai. Based on the result of data analysis, in general students’ ability in writing recount text was moderate. It was supported by the data that 23 students (71,875%) had moderate ability. In detail, the students’ ability to write orientation was moderate. It was indicated that 18 students (56,25%) had moderate ability. The students’ ability to write series of events was moderate. It was indicated that 13 students (40,625%) had moderate ability.The students’ ability to write re- orientation was low. It was indicated that 13 students (40,625%) had low ability. The students’ ability to use language feature was moderate. It was indicated that 29 students (90,625%) had moderate ability. The students’ ability to use mechanics was moderate. It was indicated that 25 students (78,125%) had moderate ability. The students’ ability to use vocabulary was moderate. It was indicated that 31 students (96.875%) got moderate ability. By having known students’ ability in writing recount text, the researcher suggested the students to improve their ability by doing more exercises in writing recount text.The English teacher is suggested to give more exercises to students to write recount text.

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