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Journal : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

APPLYING CLUSTERING TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Husda, Azizah; Lubis, Bambang Nur Alamsyah; Yunanda, Fachri; Asrul, Nurmahyuni
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v5i2.4688

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This study explores the application of the clustering technique to enhance creative writing on the descriptive text for junior high school students at SMP Marisi Medan. The research question focuses on assessing the effectiveness of the clustering technique in writing descriptive text. The objective is to determine whether the use of the clustering technique significantly affect to enhance students' writing skills. The research adopts a pre-experimental design, within the population of 298 eighth-grade students. The sample consists of 20 students, selected through purposive sampling. The research employs a writing test comprising both pre-test and post-test assessments. Following the application of the clustering technique in teaching descriptive writing, the post-test mean score (79.0) surpasses the pre-test mean score (64.0). The hypothesis testing results, with a Sig. (2-tailed) score of 0.000 less than 0.05, lead to the rejection of H0 and acceptance of H1. In essence, the findings indicate a significant positive impact of utilizing the clustering technique on the effectiveness of students' descriptive writing skills.
UTILIZING MYSTERY BOX MEDIA TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFICIENCY AT MAYJEND SUTOYO SCHOOL Hutagalung, Henokh Febio; Husda, Azizah; Sembiring, Rony Arahta
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): English Language Teaching Prima
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v6i1.5106

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This research aims to assess the effectiveness of using mystery box media to improve English speaking skills among eighth-grade students at Mayjend Sutoyo Middle School in Medan. The study employs a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, encompassing three phases: Pre-cycle, Cycle 1, and Cycle 2. This methodology allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the strategy's impact on student engagement and performance. Data collection methods include observations, speaking rubric evaluations, and documentation analysis. The results indicate a marked enhancement in students' speaking abilities following the implementation of the Mystery Box strategy. These outcomes highlight the value of interactive, game-based learning techniques in fostering English speaking proficiency. Future studies might investigate the prolonged effects of this method on students' overall language development.