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Journal : EXPOSURE JOURNAL

THE INFLUENCE OF TOP-DOWN STRATEGY (TDS) ON STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION Dwi Darsa Prasetyo; Ummi Khaerati Syam; Saiful Saiful; Ismail Sangkala
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol 7, No 1 (2018): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (773.581 KB) | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v7i1.1346

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This research aimed to find out the influence of Top-Down Strategy (TDS) on students reading comprehension that focus on level of literal and interpretative of comprehension. The researcher applied pre-experimental method with one group pre-test and post-test. The sample of this research was class XI MIA 2 of SMA Negeri 10 GOWA which consisted of 30 students. The sample was taken by using purposive sampling method. The result of the research were the mean score of pretest in Literal (main Idea) score of pretest was 58.6 and post-test was 86.56. In sequence of detail the score of pretest was 56.4 and post-test was 92.6 with t-test value Literal is greater than t-table (13.26 2.45). Mean score of intrepretative in pretest was 63.63 and post-test was 82 with the t-test value is greater that t-table (8.34 2.45). The result of calculating t-test of the indicators in the students’-test (Literal and Interpretative) was greater than t-table 21.60 2.45. it means that there was significance different between before and after giving the treatment. Based on explanation above we concluded that using Top-Down Strategy is influence and improve students reading comprehension especially in literal and interpretative levels.
USING PICTURE MEDIA TO ENHANCE WRITING ABILITY IN PROCEDURE TEXT Mewa Ameliah; Ummi Khaerati Syam; Nunung Anugerawati; Ismail Sangkala; Nurdevi Bte Abduh
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol 8, No 1 (2019): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v8i1.2072

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The use of procedure text is described how something is accomplished through a sequence of actions or steps. Students can find procedure texts in game rules, cooking recipes, and using ATM machines. It is helpful for the students in learning procedure in writing. This research aimed at finding out the improvement of students’ writing ability in procedure text by using picture media at the Eleventh Grade of SMA Negeri 2 Takalar. It employed Classroom Action research. This research consisted of two cycles. One cycle had been conducted, wherein cycle consisted of four meetings. It employed the writing test as an instrument. A number of subjects of the research were 33 students in class eleventh conducted with 24 women and 9 men. The results of the student's writing test in the cycle I had good scores. In the cycle I, the students’ achievement of content was 7.77. In the other hand the students’ achievement of organization in cycle I was 7.5. From the findings indicated that the students’ achievement in writing ability in cycle 1 reached the standard target achievement KKM 7.5. From these findings, the researcher concluded that by using Picture Media could improve the students’ writing ability in procedure text at the eleventh grade of SMA Negeri 2 Takalar.