An Analysis of the Second Grade Students’ Ability to Write a Procedure Text Based on Pictures at SMP Bunda Padang

Febri Rezki, Rahayu and Lely, Refnita and Lisa, Tavriyanti (2015) An Analysis of the Second Grade Students’ Ability to Write a Procedure Text Based on Pictures at SMP Bunda Padang. Diploma thesis, Universitas Bung Hatta.

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Abstract

The purpose of this research was to describe the second grade students’ ability at SMP Bunda Padang to write a procedure text based on pictures. In writing procedure text, students should consider 4 components. They are the ability in writing generic structure, using language feature, applying mechanics and choosing vocabulary. The population of this research was the second grade students of SMP Bunda Padang. To select the sample the researcher used cluster random sampling technique and the total number of sample was twenty one (21) students. The data were collected through a writing test. The researcher used inter-ratter method by using two assessors to know the reliability of test. The reliability coefficient of the test was .87. The result of this research showed that in general the second grade students’ ability at SMP Bunda Padang in writing procedure text based on pictures was moderate. It could be seen that 71.43 % students had moderate ability. In detail, the students’ ability in writing the generic structure was moderate. It was proved that 71.43% students had moderate ability. Students’ ability in using language features was moderate. It was proved that 66.67%students had moderate ability. Students’ ability in applying mechanic was moderate. It was proved that 66.67% students had moderate ability. And students’ ability in choosing vocabulary was moderate. It was proved that 76.19% students had moderate ability. Based on the result of the research, English teachers are suggested to give more exercises and motivation to the students about a procedure text. The students are expected to learn more and to do more exercises in writing a procedure text.

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