Teaching Descriptive Writing Skill by Using Flash Card Media at the Seventh Grade of MTs Miftahul Ulum Rambipuji

Husnah, Rofikatul (2022) Teaching Descriptive Writing Skill by Using Flash Card Media at the Seventh Grade of MTs Miftahul Ulum Rambipuji. Undergraduate thesis, UIN KIAI ACHAD SIDDIQ JEMBER.

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Abstract

Key Words : Teaching Descriptive, Flash Card.

English is the first foreign language that junior high school students must master. Writing is one of the essential processes in learning English. For students in Indonesia, writing in English is a new thing. Many studies that have been carried out in the field show English language problems such as limited student words, poor grammar skills, and low interest and enthusiasm of students in the learning process. In addition, the teacher's factor also affects the student's learning process, especially in writing descriptive text.
The English teacher overcomes students' problems in writing descriptive text using flash card media as a tool. Therefore, researcher interested in conducting research in one of the junior high schools in Jember, Mts Mifahul Ulum Rambi Puji. This research focuses on 1). What is the purpose of teaching descriptive writing skills by using flash card media, 2). What is the material of teaching descriptive writing skill by using flash card media 3). What are the steps of descriptive writing skills by using flash card media 4). How is evaluation of teaching descriptive writing skill by using flash card media.
The researcher used a qualitative research field study that wanted to know the reality in the field related to the application of flash card media in learning to write a descriptive text. The technique in determining the research subject used a purposive technique. Then, the data collection technique uses interviews, observation, and documentation. For data analysis, researcher used the theory of Miles and Huberman, and Saldana, which consists of three steps: data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. For the data validity section, the researcher used source and technical triangulation.
The results of the research show that 1). To describe the purpose of learning descriptive writing skills using flash card media was student more active, creative and enthusiasm in learning process 2). To describe the materials of teaching descriptive writing skills by using flash card media was describing people which focus on family, 3). To describe the steps of teaching descriptive writing skills using flash card media was a) explanation of descriptive text, b) introducing and explaining flash card media to the students, c) giving example on writing descriptive text based on students‘ opinion regarding the picture on the flash card, d) dividing the class into group which consists of 3-4 people, e) ordering each group to discuss the flash card and write descriptive text based on the picture 4). To describe the evaluation of teaching descriptive writing skill by using flash card media was the evaluation is done by giving essay test assignment to the student in the end of the class. The assignment is scored based on content, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanic.
The use of flash card media can be said to be quite successful, as seen from the perceptions and results of students' writing that has developed and has a positive impact on the learning process. In this study, the researcher found several shortcomings in using this media, such as the crowded class

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