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IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING THROUGH COMIC STRIPS MEDIA IN WEBTOON APPLICATION Luluk Suryani; Mariyatul Kiptiyah; Chairuddin Chairuddin
The Ellite of Unira Vol 6, No 1 (2023): THE ELLITE OF UNIRA
Publisher : Universitas Madura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53712/ellite.v6i1.1765

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The aims of this research is to improve the students’ reading skill of the Tenth grade of SMAN 4 Bangkalan by using comic strips in webtoon application. This research is collaborative classroom action research. It aimed to discover and put into action various reading skills improving measures. The research procedure was an action research that consisted of four key phases: planning, implementing/ acting, observing, and reflecting. The researcher and teacher collaboratively recognized certain obstacles andweaknesses of the reading learning process, identified some problems, and planned and carried out the proposed actions. The result of the cycle shows that the implementation of comic strip improves the students’ reading skill, especially understanding the content of the text, vocabulary mastery, and motivation to read by providing the students kinds of reading activities. The success indicator of the implementation were that (1) the students were able to understand the content of the English text, by finding the main idea and specific information, (2) the students were more enthusiastic in doing reading activities, and (3) the students vocabulary mastery was improved. Furthermore, the findings were also supported by the means of the students’ reading score which improved from 62 in preliminary test to 76 in cycle test.
“THE SMILE SQUAD” VIDEO TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILLS AT THE ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMAN 4 BANGKALAN Safira Husniyah; Mariyatul Kiptiyah; Moh. Arief Wahyudi
The Ellite of Unira Vol 6, No 1 (2023): THE ELLITE OF UNIRA
Publisher : Universitas Madura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53712/ellite.v6i1.1768

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The research aimed at improving the listening skill of The Eleventh Grade Students of SMAN 4 Bangkalan by using “Smile Squad videos” as learning media. It aimed to find and implement some actions to improve the listening skills. The research method was collaborative classroom action research, which was a dynamic and complementary process that included four important steps: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The researcher and teacher collaborated together to identify hurdles and weaknesses in the listening learning process, identify certain issues, and plan and implement the proposed measures. The first cycle's findings showed that students' listening skills increased as a result of extensive listening exercise. It was also discovered that watching the “Smile Squads videos” more frequently can help them improve their English. Students steadily improve their ability to detect more spoken English words, distinguish the similar pronunced words and find information from a conversation. The indicators of the success of the implementation were: (1) the students were more enthusiastic in doing listening activities; and (2) the students’ listening skill was improved. Furthermore, the findings were also supported by the means of the students’ listening score which improved from 58 in the preliminary study test to 80 in the cycle test.