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The Effect of Kahoot Application on the Students’ Achievement in Reading Comprehension Nur Fadillah Hasanah; Yunita Mutiara Harahap; Linda Astuti Rangkuti
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 8, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v8i1.367

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The goal of this study is to determine how using Kahoot affected students' reading comprehension proficiency in the second grade throughout the academic year 2022–2023 at Mas Proyek Univa. This study used an experimental research design as its methodology. This study was carried out at Mas Proyek Univa during the XIIth grade. There were three XII grade classes. In each class, there were 30 students. Therefore, there were 90 pupils in all. The sample was taken using a cluster random sampling and lottery technique. The experimental group, designated as XII ipa, and the control group, designated as XII ips, were chosen. 60 students were selected as the sample. A multiple-choice test was the tool utilised to obtain the data. The t-test was used to analyse the data. Following data analysis, it was discovered that tobserved exceeded ttable (13.24 2.00) with a degree of freedom of 58 and a significance level of 0.05. It meant that although ho was turned down, ha was accepted. For the academic year 2022–2023 at Mas Proyek Univa Medan, there is a strong impact of the Kahoot application on students' achievement in reading comprehension
Processes, Participants Roles and Circumstances in Taylor Swift’s Song Bridge: Cruel Summer (A Discourse Analysis) Chyntia Febiola; Sakinah Mawaddah; Dedek Aditia; Octa Dian; Linda Astuti Rangkuti
Proceeding of Undergraduate Conference on Literature, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): PROCEEDING RESEARCH ON LITERARY, LINGUISTIC, AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30996/uncollcs.v2i1.2549

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AbstractThis study is conducted based on a phenomenon of a viral song “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift. The “Cruel Summer”, particularly in the bridge part, is a well-known and is used as the part that fans have been waiting for. Many teenagers in Indonesia sing this song on TikTok. However in fact, the audience may not be aware of the intended message conveyed by the lyrics, only enjoy with the beat rhyme, without focus on how the experience and expression of emotions through this song. Thus, in this study, there is an interest to analyze the lyrics in terms of the experiential function of discourse analysis focusing on participant, process, and circumstances. The objective of this study is to find out if the lyrics success in conveying the emotions and experiences to the listeners. This study employed a qualitative research design. The data were the bridge lyrics of “Cruel Summer”. The data were analyzed by conducting data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the process, participants, and circumstances as part of the representation of experience as much as 80% of the bridge lyrics “Cruel Summer”. The dominant type is material process where this process is related to actions. The lyrics of the song reflect Taylor’s behaviours, including being intoxicated, crying, persisting, screaming, and so on. All the mentioned actions fall under the category of material process. Keywords: Cruel Summer, discourse analysis, experiential function
Theme and rheme analysis on viral dialogue of the series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" Waluyo Waluyo; Herni Mayang Sari; Anggie Isma Aprianti; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Meida Rabia Sihite
Proceeding of Undergraduate Conference on Literature, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): PROCEEDING RESEARCH ON LITERARY, LINGUISTIC, AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30996/uncollcs.v2i1.2550

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This research aims at analyzing theme and rheme of the viral dialogue of the series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story and evaluating the success of the viral dialogue of the series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. This study was conducted because the dialogue went viral and many people are impressed by the meaning of the dialogue. This study was conducted by employing qualitative approach. The data of this research were the viral dialogue of the series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story episode 6. The data were collected by using observation. The data were analyzed by comparing, describing, classifying and displaying by using table and description. The results showed that there were 5 Unmarked Simple Theme (55,5%), 3 Unmarked Multiple Theme (33,3%), no Marked Simple Theme found in the dialogue and 1 Marked Multiple Theme (11,1%). Based on the data, it is textually found the text is dominated with UST (Unmarked Simple Theme). The reason for this theme to be dominant was the function of “markedness” which is to give special status within the clauses. Contextually, the dialogue is about a romantic relationship between Queen Charlotte and a guy named George. The guy expresses his true feelings towards Charlotte and his desire to love her for life. The field of the text is romantic love or a romantic relationship. The dialogue has successfully conveyed the message by the mode of primarily declarative and expressive.
PELATIHAN ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS PADA MATERI BUSINESS TELEPHONING BAGI SISWA KELAS X JURUSAN TEKNIK BISNIS SEPEDA MOTOR SMK GELORA PANCASILA Iskandar Zulkarnain; Meida Rabia Sihite; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Waluyo Waluyo; Sakinah Mawaddah; Abdul Karim
JALIYE: Jurnal Abdimas, Loyalitas, dan Edukasi Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): JALIYE: Jurnal Abdimas, Loyalitas, dan Edukasi
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan UNIVA Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/jaliye.v1i2.443

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Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan meningkatkan kemampuan berkomunikasi siswa SMK Gelora Pancasila dalam istilah-istilah bahasa Inggris bisnis (English for Business) khususnya pada materi telepon bisnis (business telephoning) sesuai dengan jurusan siswa yaitu Teknik Bisnis Sepeda Motor. Siswa-siswa SMK Gelora Pancasila selama ini masih mengenal istilah-istilah bahasa Inggris umum saja, untuk itu pelatihan ini diadakan agar siswa memiliki pengetahuan bahasa Inggris khusus yang berkaitan dengan bisnis agar dapat digunakan pada saat siswa berkarir nantinya. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah pelatihan bahasa Inggris berupa pelatihan pengucapan istilah-istilah (pronunciation), dilanjutkan dengan mencari istilah tersebut dalam bentuk word search, kemudian pelatih memberikan contoh dialog dalam bentuk situasi ketika sedang melakukan transaksi jual beli sepeda motor, seperti cara menelepon dan menerima telepon dari pembeli, pembeli menanyakan informasi seputar sepeda motor yang akan dibeli, serta menerima keluhan dari pembeli, lalu siswa diajak untuk membuat dialognya sendiri dan mempraktikkannya langsung dengan temannya atau role play, dan di akhir pelatihan, siswa diberikan evaluasi dalam bentuk kuis Kahoot. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah peningkatan kemampuan berkomunikasi siswa dalam English for Business khususnya mengenai dalam business telephoning pada bisnis sepeda motor. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan kegiatan ini memberikan manfaat yang signifikan bagi siswa. Kata Kunci : English for Business, Business Telephoning, Teknik Bisnis Sepeda Motor, Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan.
PENGUATAN KEMAMPUAN BERFIKIR KRITIS DALAM MEMBACA MELALUI FANTASTIC FIVE COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES Meida Rabia Sihite; Iskandar Zulkarnain; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Widia Fransiska; Sukma Wahyuning Tyas; Putri Redni Anggraini; Alpin Agus Maulana
JALIYE: Jurnal Abdimas, Loyalitas, dan Edukasi Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): JALIYE: Jurnal Abdimas, Loyalitas, dan Edukasi
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan UNIVA Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/jaliye.v2i1.563

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Kemampuan berfikir kritis memainkan peran yang penting dalam meningkatkan kualitas pemahaman membaca. Oleh karena itu, maksud dari pelaksanaan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam berpikir secara kritis ketika membaca teks, dengan menggunakan pendekatan Fantastic Five Strategies. Kegiatan ini difokuskan pada penerapan Fantastic Five Strategies selama proses membaca, yang mencakup lima strategi yaitu menghubungkan (Connecting), bertanya (Questioning), menyimpulkan (Inferring), menjelaskan (Clarifying), dan mensintesis (Synthesizing). Metode yang diterapkan dalam kegiatan ini adalah pelatihan membaca cerita dalam bahasa Inggris menggunakan pendekatan Fantastic Five Strategies. Siswa diajak untuk berfikir secara kritis saat membaca teks, dan setelahnya mereka diminta untuk membuat kelima strategi Fantastic Five dari teks yang telah dibaca. Dampak dari kegiatan pengabdian ini terlihat dalam peningkatan kemampuan berfikir kritis siswa dalam membaca, hal ini tercermin dari hasil tes yang dilakukan terhadap siswa. Siswa mampu mengaplikasikan kelima strategi Fantastic Five dari teks yang diberikan. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan ini memberikan manfaat yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berfikir kritis siswa saat membaca.
Analysis of Theme and Rheme in a Selected Social Media Post by Vladimir Putin Hasibuan, Rafikah; Utari, Putri; Sitorus, Indah Yunita Br.; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Zulkarnain, Iskandar
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 4 No 1 (2024): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v4i1.804

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This study analyzes the Theme and Rheme of Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech and evaluates its effectiveness. The speech delivered during his annual address to the Federal Assembly in Moscow, the speech often attracted public interest and curiosity about its meaning. It had a significant impact on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube, becoming viral. This significant attention was why Putin's speech was chosen for this research. The research employed a qualitative approach. The data were viral speech delivered by Putin in Moscow in 2024. Data were collected through observation and analyzed by comparing, describing, classifying, and presenting it using tables and descriptions. The findings showed 1 Unmarked Simple Theme (UST) (11.1%), 3 Unmarked Multiple Themes (UMT) (44.4%), no Marked Simple Theme (MST), and 3 Marked Multiple Themes (MMT) (44.4%) in the speech. The dominance of UMT and MMT was due to the "marking" function, emphasizing statehood and nationalism. The speech discussed global conflict-causing behaviors, emphasizing that Russia will not be influenced by other countries, especially Ukraine. In conclusion, the speech effectively conveyed its message through a primarily declarative and expressive mode in terms of Theme and Rheme.  
Analysis of Speech Functions in the Lyrics of "Free Palestine" by Maher Zain Lubis, Firda Fadhilah Muzanni; Karim, Abdul; Nabujing, Nurul Hidayah; Wardani, Aisyah Risti; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Fransiska, Widia
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 4 No 1 (2024): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v4i1.809

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This research examines the speech functions present in the lyrics of Maher Zain's song "Free Palestine," which was recently released in June 2024. The song was selected because its lyrics serve not only as entertainment but also as a means to convey important messages, raise awareness, and foster empathy for current humanitarian issues. The primary objective of this study is to investigate how speech functions are realized in the lyrics of "Free Palestine" through discourse analysis. The research employs a qualitative approach. The data were analyzed focusing on speech functions. The data analysis process involved several steps, namely: initially identifying the lyrics, segmenting the lyrics into clauses, analyzing the clauses in terms of its function, determining the Mood types based on their grammatical structures (Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, and Exclamative), and identifying speech functions, and drawing conclusions. The results revealed there were three types of Mood: Declarative, Interrogative, and Imperative. Declarative statement was predominant in the song, comprising 73.68% of the total analyzed clauses.
The Effect of Applying Canva On Students’ Achievement in Writing Descriptive Text at The Tenth Grade Smk PAB I Helvetia Academic Year 2023-2024 Siregar, Fitriani; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Harahap, Yunita Mutiara
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 4 No 1 (2024): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v4i1.818

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The objective of this research is to investigate if applying Canva significantly affects students’ achievement in writing descriptive text. This research was conducted by using experimental research design. The population of this study was the tenth grade of SMK Swasta PAB 1 Helvetia which has two parallel classes namely X-Titl 1 and X-Titl 2. Each class consisted of 15 students. So, the total number of population was 30 students. Cluster random sampling with Spin the Wheel Technique was employed in selecting the sample. The class X-Titl 2 was selected as experimental group and the class X-Titl 1 was selected as control group. The experimental group was taught by applying Canva while the control group was taught without applying Canva. The instrument used in this research was writing test. The data were analyzed by using t-test. After the data were calculated, it was found that tobserved was higher than ttable (3.80 >2.00) with the degree of freedom df =58 at the level of significance α =0.05. It meant that Ha was accepted and Ho was successfully rejected. Thus, applying Canva significantly affects students’ achievement in writing descriptive text.
An Analysis of the Experiential Function in Motivational Dialogue from the Movie “Barbie” (2023): A Discourse Analysis Pohan, Rizqina Fauziah; Gultom, Qaila Zulhairah; Ajizah, Aulya; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Sihite, Meida Rabia
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 4 No 1 (2024): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v4i1.822

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The objective of this study is to investigate whether the motivational dialogue from the movie "Barbie" is successful in terms of experiential function using a discourse analysis approach. The experiential function focuses on Process, Participant, and Circumstance. The movie ‘Barbie’ is chosen because its dialogue motivates and conveys moral lessons to the viewers. This study employs a qualitative research design. Data were collected through observation and documentation. The data were analyzed by employing several steps: separating the dialogue into clauses, analyzing the clauses in terms of experiential function, classifying the elements of experiential function, deriving patterns of experience, and evaluating the success of the dialogue. The analysis revealed there were 32 Processes, with the Verbal Process being the most dominant (40.62%), 37 Participants were identified, with Sayer being the most frequent at (37,14%), and 23 Circumstances, with Extent Circumstance being the most prevalent at (43.47%). Thus, the dialogue effectively motivates and creates an emotional bond with the viewers, fulfilling its intended experiential function. Through detailed analysis, it was revealed that the dialogue's use of Verbal Processes, Participant roles, and Circumstances contributes significantly to its motivational impact and emotional connection with the viewers.
The Effect Of Preview, Question, Read, Summarize Andtest (Pqrst) Strategy By Applying Wattpad Applicationon Students’ Achievement In Reading Comprehension At The Tenth Grade Sma Alwashliyah 07 Sei Rampah Ardhana, Isnania; Zulkarnain, Iskandar; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 4 No 1 (2024): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v4i1.833

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The objective of the study is to investigate if PQRST Strategy by applying Wattpad Application significantly affects students’ achievement in reading comprehension. This study was conducted by using experimental research design. The population of this study was the students of the tenth grade SMA Al Washliyah 07 Sei Rampah which had two parallel classes, namely X-1 and X-2. Each class consisted of 30 students. So, the total population was 60 students. In drawing the sample, Cluster Sampling Technique by applying Picker Wheel Technique was used in this research. After carrying out the Picker Wheel Technique, X-2 was selected as the experimental class and X-1 was selected as the control class. The experiment class was taught by using PQRST Strategy by applying Wattpad Application while the control class was taught without applying Wattpad Application. The instrument used in this study was reading test in the form of multiple-choice test. The data were analyzed by using t-test. After the data had been calculated, itwas found that t-observed was higher than t-table (11,61 > 2.00) with the degree of freedom df =58 at the level of significance α = 0.05. It meant that Ha was accepted and Ho was success fully rejected. In conclusion, PQRST Strategy by applying Wattpad Application Strategy significantly affects students’ achievement in reading comprehension.
Co-Authors AA Sudharmawan, AA Abdul Karim Abdul Karim Ajizah, Aulya Alpin Agus Maulana Andre Manik Anggie Isma Aprianti Anggie Isma Aprianti Aprianti Anggraini, Putri Redni Annisa Pratama Aprilia, Velysa Ayu Ardhana, Isnania Asmanah Asmanah Bahrinda Eka Putri Chyntia Febiola Cindy Nadila Damanik, Adelia Septia Damanik, Haikal Yuandsyah Darmayanti Darmayanti Dedek Aditia Dian Sri Utami Diani Syahputri Fahira, Nadya Fatin Nadifa Tarigan Firda Fadhilah Muzanni Lubis Fransiska, Widia Ginting, Rehdanana Gultom, Qaila Zulhairah Haffiz, Ramdhan Handayani, Afnita Harahap, Yunita Mutiara Hasibuan, Rafikah Herni Mayang Sari Hindun Sahara Iskandar Zulkarnain Iskandar Zulkarnain Jatra Jatra Karina Radiyanti Kartina Sitepu Kusyani, Diah Lia Hidayati Lubis, Firda Fadhilah Muzanni Manurung, Winda Azzahra Margaret Stevani Maulana, Alpin Agus Mawaddah, Sakinah Meida Rabia Sihite Muhammad Luthfi Mutiara, Delfia Anggraini Nabujing, Nurul Hidayah Nur Fadhillah Hasanah Nur Fadillah Hasanah NURHALIMAH Nurhalimah Nurhalimah Nurhalizah, Siti Nurmayana Octa Dian Pohan, Rizqina Fauziah Prihartini, Syafrina Purba, Dwi Rizky Oktavia Putra Thoip Nasution Putra Thoip Nasution Putra Thoip Nasution Putri Redni Anggraini Putri, Anisa Daniya Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rafikah, Rafikah Rahmat Bason Rizqina Fauziah Pohan RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Sagala, Lia Nirwana Sakinah Mawaddah Sakinah Mawaddah Sihite, Meida Rabia Siregar, Fitriani Sitorus, Indah Yunita Br. Sofia Idawati Lubis Sukma Wahyuning Tyas Susi Rosanti Tengku Riza Zarzani N Tyas, Sukma Wahyuning Utari, Putri Waluyo Waluyo Waluyo Waluyo Wardani, Aisyah Risti Widia Fransiska Widia Fransiska Wiki Tedi Rahmawati Yusinta Marisca Zahara, Aqilla Zega, Rio Ferdinand Zulkarnain , Iskandar Zulvi, Maulana