Megawati, Fika (2012) Using comic strips in process-genre based approach to improve the ability of the twelfth graders of MAN Bangil in writing narrative texts / Fika Megawati. Masters thesis, Universitas Negeri Malang.
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Thesis Graduate Program in English LanguageTeaching State University of Malang. Advisors (1) Prof. Mohammad Adnan Latief M.A. Ph.D. (2) Dr. Mirjam Anugerahwati M.A. Key words writing media comic strips narrative action research This study was conducted to improve the ability of the twelfth graders of MAN Bangil in writing a narrative text. Comic strips were proposed to be applied in the teaching of writing not only because they are appealing but also because it is a good medium to introduce and present the content organization and the grammatical features of narrative texts. In addition some previous studies found that comic strips were able to stimulate the students to be more actively involved in the writing activity so their writing ability could be enhanced. This study used collaborative classroom action research design. The researcher and her collaborative teacher worked together in designing the lesson plan setting the criteria of success implementing the action observing the action and making reflection. The subjects of this study were XII language program students of MAN Bangil of the 2011/2012 academic year. This study was conducted by following the procedures of the action research i.e. planning implementing observing and reflecting. The main activity of the teaching and learning process was (1) building knowledge of the field related to the narrative texts and their features (including grammar theory of Past Tense Direct Indirect Speech) (2) modelling of the narrative text and writing narrative text using comic strips (3) joint construction of the text (collaborative writing with group and pairs) and (4) independent writing as the writing test. In the first meeting the students were given a narrative text then the students analyzed the generic structure and language features used in the text. After that the researcher gave comic strips followed by a modelling on how to write a narrative text based on the story in the comic strips. In collaborative writing the students wrote a narrative text collaboratively in group and in pairs by following the procedures in modelling. In writing test the students wrote a narrative text individually and the scores were used as their writing achievement. The result of the study showed that the use of comic strips through writing process can improve the students s ability in writing a narrative text. The percentage of the students achieving the score above minimum passing criterion (70) had improved from only 9.70% (3 students out of 31 students) in the preliminary study to 61% (19 students out of 31 students) in Cycle 1 and to 100% in Cycle 2 (31 students). Besides the score of each aspect content organization vocabulary grammar and mechanics also improved. Based on the findings of the study it is suggested for English teachers to implement comic strips in teaching writing especially narrative texts. In implementing the comic strips the teachers should vary in the way how they teach students so that the students will not get bored. It is also suggested that the teachers be selective in choosing the appropriate story or stories for students to make them focused and interested in joining the class. For further researchers it is suggested to use comic strips for different text types skill and on different grades and levels of education. In addition further researchers are suggested to provide comic strips with more appropriate mechanics aspect primarily capitalization in the speech bubbles.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Sastra (FS) > Departemen Sastra Inggris (ING) > S2 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris |
| Depositing User: | library UM |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Apr 2012 04:29 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Sep 2012 03:00 |
| URI: | http://repository.um.ac.id/id/eprint/58613 |
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