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The Effect of Jigsaw Technique on Writing Ability of Grade Tenth Students at SMA Negeri 1 Siantar Lidya Rospita Purba; Selviana Napitupulu; Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk
Formosa Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 3 No. 6 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/fjst.v3i6.9877

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This research aims to determine if the jigsaw technique is effective for improving grammar mastery in writing recount texts compared to conventional methods. Using a quasi-experimental design, two classes of tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Siantar were studied. The experimental class was taught using the Jigsaw technique, while the control class used conventional methods. Both classes received pretests and posttests to assess their understanding. The experimental class's average scores increased from 54 to 80.46, whereas the control class's scores rose from 53.21 to 71.21. The results, with a t-value of 2.44 compared to a t-table value of 2.00, indicate that the Jigsaw technique significantly improves students' ability to write recount texts, rejecting the null hypothesis.
Students Difficulties In Understanding Descriptive Texts At Grade XI Of SMKS 1 Tamansiswa Pematangsiantar Sitorus, Leony; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/isihumor.v4i1.1357

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Reading comprehension plays an important role in English language learning because it enables students to construct meaning, acquire knowledge, and develop language proficiency. However, many vocational school students still experience serious difficulties in understanding descriptive texts, which are an important part of the English language curriculum. Previous studies have highlighted that students often experience difficulties due to limited vocabulary, insufficient knowledge of grammar, lack of background understanding, and low motivation. However, few studies have examined this issue in the context of vocational education. Therefore, this study aims to investigate students' difficulties in understanding descriptive texts at SMK Swasta 1 Tamansiswa Pematangsiantar. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method involving observation, interviews, and document analysis to identify the types and causes of students' difficulties. The results of the study show that the main problems experienced by students are a lack of vocabulary mastery, difficulty recognizing the general structure of descriptive texts, misunderstanding of main ideas and specific information, and confusion about grammar, especially in the use of simple tenses and adjectives. In addition, low reading motivation and over-reliance on translation tools also have a negative impact on students' comprehension. This study concludes that these difficulties arise from linguistic, cognitive, and affective factors. The results of this study are expected to provide valuable insights for teachers to design more effective reading strategies and improve students' understanding of descriptive texts in English as a foreign language.  
Experiential Metafunction Analysis on A Thousand Years Song by Christina Perri Lihardo Manik; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/isihumor.v4i1.1369

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This study analyzes the experiential metafunction in Christina Perri’s song A Thousand Years using Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics, with emphasis on the transitivity system. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed by segmenting the lyrics into clauses and identifying process types, participants, and circumstances. The analysis reveals six process types, with mental processes dominating (39%), followed by relational (28%) and material processes (22%), while verbal, behavioral, and existential processes appear minimally. The findings indicate that the song constructs meaning primarily through emotional expression, psychological states, and identity rather than physical action. Linguistically, the transitivity patterns represent themes of eternal love, fear, hope, and emotional endurance. This study demonstrates that song lyrics serve as meaningful linguistic data for exploring experiential meaning and may be effectively applied in language learning contexts, particularly in the teaching of functional grammar and discourse analysis.
Deictic Expressions in the Youth Pledge Day Speech Text Delivered by a School Principal Lumban Gaol, Daniel Binsah; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sosial Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/jipsi.v4i4.1292

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji penggunaan ekspresi deiksis dalam teks pidato Hari Sumpah Pemuda yang disampaikan oleh kepala sekolah dalam konteks seremoni akademik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain deskriptif. Sumber data penelitian adalah teks pidato resmi peringatan Hari Sumpah Pemuda ke-97 tahun 2025 yang dikeluarkan oleh Kementerian Pemuda dan Olahraga Republik Indonesia dan dibacakan pada upacara di lingkungan sekolah. Data dikumpulkan melalui teknik dokumentasi dengan mengidentifikasi kalimat dan klausa yang mengandung ekspresi deiksis. Analisis data dilakukan berdasarkan kerangka pragmatik untuk mengklasifikasikan dan menjelaskan fungsi deiksis yang digunakan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat tiga jenis deiksis yang dominan, yaitu deiksis persona, deiksis temporal, dan deiksis spasial. Deiksis persona berfungsi membangun solidaritas dan identitas kolektif antara penutur dan audiens, deiksis temporal menghubungkan peristiwa masa lalu, kondisi masa kini, dan harapan masa depan, sedangkan deiksis spasial membangun ruang kebangsaan secara literal dan simbolik. Simpulan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa deiksis tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai unsur kebahasaan, tetapi juga sebagai strategi pragmatik dalam menyampaikan nilai-nilai nasional dalam pidato seremoni di konteks pendidikan.
A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION How The Merdeka Curriculum Fosters Critical Thinking Among Students: A Qualitative Investigation Situmorang, Arisdani; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sosial Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/jipsi.v4i4.1305

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This mini-research investigates the impact of the Merdeka Curriculum on enhancing critical thinking skills among Indonesian students. Fostering critical thinking has become essential for both academic success and societal participation as educational contexts change. The Indonesian Ministry of Education launched the Merdeka Curriculum with the goal of establishing a flexible, student-centered learning environment that prioritizes creativity and critical thinking. The study examines the literature to determine important results and difficulties related to the implementation of this curriculum using a descriptive qualitative methodology that incorporates library research and systematic literature reviews. Results show that students' analytical abilities and engagement are greatly enhanced by project-based and experiential learning, which encourages deeper learning. The efficacy of the curriculum is hampered by issues including poor teacher preparation, a lack of resources, and pressure on students to choose their courses. This study emphasizes how important it is to resolve these implementation challenges in order to optimize the Merdeka Curriculum's advantages. The curriculum may greatly aid in the development of critical thinkers equipped to handle the complexity of the contemporary world by creating a supportive learning environment and empowering both instructors and students.
The Effect Of Project-Based Learning On Students’ Recount Text Writing At SMP Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar Vercelly Hot Taruli Manik; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sosial Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/jipsi.v4i4.1333

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Writing is a crucial yet challenging skill for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Many Indonesian students experience difficulties in organizing ideas, applying correct tenses, and producing coherent paragraphs, particularly in writing recount texts. This study aimed to examine the effect of Project-Based Learning (PBL) on ninth-grade students’ ability to write recount texts at SMP Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar. The research used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest model involving 31 students. A writing test was administered as the instrument, assessing five aspects: content, organization, grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics by comparing mean scores from the pre-test and post-test. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ writing performance, with the mean score increasing from 63.0 to 79.0, representing a 16-point (25.4%) gain. Notable improvement occurred in content and organization, indicating clearer idea development and better text structure. The study concludes that Project-Based Learning effectively enhances students’ engagement, creativity, and writing competence in EFL classrooms.
Abbreviation As Articulation: A Qualitative Linguistic Exploration Of Communicative Functions In Discord Chats Silitonga, Sarah; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sosial Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/jipsi.v4i4.1343

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This paper investigates communicative purposes of the use of abbreviations in Discord chats based on the Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis (CMDA) framework. Over three months, 500 chat messages in five Discord servers of gaming, educational and hobby communities were gathered. The study found four types of abbreviations, including initialisms (42%), phonological reductions (28%), Gen Z slang (22%), and alphanumeric replacements (8%). Results show that abbreviations have four main communicative purposes, namely, structural efficiency, tone modulation pragmatically, interactional continuity, and social identity construction. Abbreviations are multi-purpose resources that can only have sense in a context of negotiation, and at the same time they carry semantic, pragmatic, and social indexicalities. Such immense popularity of Gen Z forms like fr, ngl and no cap suggests that abbreviations have become sociolinguistic signifiers of belonging to a culture and generational identity. This paper has made a contribution to digital linguistics by enlightening on the influence of abbreviations in establishment of connotation and social bond within virtual communities.
Developing Narrative Creavity In Class 8 At UPTD SMP Negeri 12 Pematang Siantar Siregar, Calvyn; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/isihumor.v4i1.1374

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Narrative writing is an essential skill in junior high school English learning because it helps students develop creativity, language structure, and logical thinking. However, many students still face difficulties in generating ideas, organizing story structure, and using correct grammar when writing narrative texts. This study aimed to improve the narrative writing skills of Grade 8 students at UPTD SMP Negeri 12 Pematangsiantar through guided learning strategies. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method and was conducted in a real classroom setting. The participants were approximately 25–30 students from one Grade 8 class. Data were collected through narrative writing tasks, classroom observations, students’ worksheets, and field notes. The analysis focused on describing changes in students’ writing in terms of content, narrative structure, past tense usage, vocabulary, and clarity of ideas. The findings revealed that students’ narrative writing improved after receiving step-by-step guidance, including brainstorming, story planning, drafting, and teacher feedback. Students became more confident, active, and able to produce stories with clearer orientation, complication, and resolution. The classroom atmosphere also became more interactive and supportive. In conclusion, guided narrative teaching effectively enhanced students’ writing performance and engagement in learning. This study suggests that teachers should apply structured narrative instruction to help students write more creatively and accurately
Improving Students’ Vocabulary Mastery in Descriptive Text through Picture and Word Matching Technique at the Seventh Grade of SMP Negeri 3 Pematangsiantar Pardede, Dwi Angeli; Selviana Napitupulu
Journal Innovative Practices in Education (JIPE) Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/jipe.v1i1.1321

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This classroom action research investigated the effectiveness of the Picture and Word Matching Technique in enhancing the vocabulary mastery of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Pematangsiantar. The study involved 30 students of Class VII-5 and was conducted in two cycles following the stages of planning aniani4d, action, observation, and reflection. Data were obtained through vocabulary tests, classroom observations, and field notes. The results showed a consistent increase in students' vocabulary performance. The mean score improved from 60.00 in the pre-test to 73.33 in Cycle I and reached 86.00 in Cycle II. The percentage of students achieving the minimum mastery criterion (75) rose from 20% to 90%. Qualitative findings indicated higher student participation, stronger motivation, and more accurate vocabulary use during learning activities. The combination of visual support and word recognition tasks helped students recall and apply new vocabulary more effectively. Overall, the Picture and Word Matching Technique proved to be an effective approach for improving students' vocabulary mastery in descriptive text learning.
Developing Seventh Grade Students' Understanding of Possessive Pronouns through Contextual Learning Nova Evelin Saragih; Selviana Napitupulu
Journal Innovative Practices in Education (JIPE) Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/jipe.v1i1.1360

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Grammar mastery plays a crucial role in developing students’ English proficiency; however, grammar instruction in junior high schools is often perceived as abstract and disengaging. Many students experience difficulties in understanding possessive pronouns due to traditional rule-based teaching methods that lack contextual relevance and meaningful application. This study aimed to improve seventh-grade students’ understanding of possessive pronouns through the implementation of the Contextual Learning Approach (CLA) at SMP Negeri 2 Pematangsiantar. This research employed a qualitative Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted in two cycles involving 32 students of class VII-5. The data were collected using tests, observation sheets, field notes, interviews, and documentation. The implementation of contextual learning activities emphasized real-life situations, such as identifying ownership through classroom objects and personal belongings, to help students construct grammatical understanding meaningfully. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ grammar mastery and classroom engagement. The students’ mean score increased from 60.06 in the pre-test to 83.25 in the final test, while the percentage of students achieving the minimum mastery criterion (70) improved from 37.5% to 90.6%. Qualitative findings indicated increased motivation, participation, confidence, and collaboration among students during the learning process. In conclusion, the Contextual Learning Approach effectively enhanced students’ understanding of possessive pronouns by linking grammatical concepts to real-life contexts. The study implies that contextual-based grammar instruction can create more meaningful, interactive, and student-centered learning environments, and it is recommended for teaching other grammatical topics in junior high school.
Co-Authors Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Lidya Rospita Purba Lihardo Manik Lumban Gaol, Daniel Binsah Nova Evelin Saragih Pardede, Dwi Angeli Pardede, Gabriella Selmiola, Isabel Silitonga, Sarah Silvia Sherina Pangaribuan Sinambela, Joyada Siregar, Calvyn sitohang, Devita Sitorus, Leony Situmorang, Arisdani Vercelly Hot Taruli Manik