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THE STUDENTS’ RESPONSES TOWARD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CROSSWORD PUZZLE IN TEACHING VOCABULARY TO THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS IN ONE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN CIMAHI Yeni Meliyani; Evie Kareviati
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 4, No 3 (2021): VOLUME 4 NUMBER 3, MAY 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/project.v4i3.p426-432

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This research was intended to find out the students’ responses toward the implementation of crossword puzzle techniques in teaching vocabulary to the seventh-grade students at Junior High School. A descriptive qualitative method was used in this study. In collecting data the researcher used two instruments: classroom observation throughout the implementation of crossword puzzle in the classroom and from students’ interviews.  The researcher chose class VII B as respondents which consisted of 35 students. From the result, the researcher concluded that teaching-learning vocabulary by using crossword puzzle made the students’ easy to memorize the vocabulary and made the students’ more active in the class and the result also showed good responses from students, most of students felt interest and  like to learn vocabulary in a descriptive text by using crossword puzzle.
AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE USED IN THE LYRIC OF “A WHOLE NEW WORLD” BY ZAYN MALIK AND ZHAVIA WARD Siti Nursolihat; Evie Kareviati
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 3, No 4 (2020): VOLUME 3 NUMBER 4, JULY 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/project.v3i4.p477-482

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Language is a tool of communication used by people anywhere and every time. Now days people commonly find a figurative language in daily life, for example in a lyric of song. Figurative language is a way to express an idea in implicit way. This research is trying to analyze the figurative languages which exist in the lyric of song “A Whole New World” and trying to find out its meaning by analyzing its contextual meaning. This is a descriptive qualitative research. The data instrument is the song lyric which taken from Genius website. The result showed that this song consist of some figurative languages, such as alliteration, simile, personification, metaphor, and hyperbole. Furthermore, the most figurative language used in the lyric is metaphor. It is highly relatable with the imaginative theme of the song itself. The contextual meaning of each figurative language is also explained based on the situation of the lyric.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS Siti Nurfidoh; Evie Kareviati
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 4, No 1 (2021): VOLUME 4 NUMBER 1, JANUARY 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/project.v4i1.p16-22

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The objective of this study is to find out the difficulties of writing descriptive text and what factors causing difficulties in writing descriptive text. This study involved 12 students in eighth grade of junior high school in Cipongkor. To obtain the data, three kinds of the research instruments were used, namely a writing test (Heaton, 1988), questionnaire and observation. The findings based on the writing test showed that the errors produced by the students were missordering with 33.6%, the punctuation 26.8%, the tenses 17.4%, wrong diction 12.1%, spelling 7.4%, and the last is prepositions 2.7%. Based on the questionnaire and observation, the factors caused students difficulties in writing descriptive text are lack of interest in learning English, the poor understanding of the generic structure of descriptive test, poor in grammar knowledge and use, and the low motivation in writing descriptive text. Keywords:  Errors, Descriptive Text, Writing  
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Rizki Kurnia; Evie Kareviati
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 4, No 3 (2021): VOLUME 4 NUMBER 3, MAY 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/project.v4i3.p397-401

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In this study, the researcher used qualitative research method to find out students’ perception in writing descriptive text. The subjects of this research were the 25 students in SMPN 32 Bandung. They were 13 boys and 12 girls. To collect the data, the researcher used pre-test, post-test that given after the students had got the treatment and also questionnaire. The result of the study showed the highest score for pre-test was 84, the lowest score was 16, and the mean score was 43.2. The data showed that the students’ score still low. And the highest score for post-test was 90, the lowest score was 40, and the mean score was 68.8. It means that students improved their ability after the treatment given, and their perception in writing descriptive text was found. But the researcher indicates that the students were still in low level or their ability in writing descriptive text was still weak.  Keywords:        Students’ Perception, Writing, Descriptive Text
THE INFLUENCE OF DISCOVERY LEARNING AND SNOWBALL THROWING METHOD IN IMPROVIN WRITING SKILLS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Winda Intan Lestari; Ulfah Mawaddah; Evie Kareviati
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 2, No 3 (2019): VOLUME 2 NUMBER 3, MAY 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (493.75 KB) | DOI: 10.22460/project.v2i3.p332-340

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The purpose of this study is to analyze the improvement of students' writing skills by using Discovery learning and the Snowball Throwing method. this study uses Quasi-Experimental by comparing two different variables with the stages of giving pre-test, treatment, and post-test and looking for the difference in value using the Gain Test. This research was conducted in class XI of SMK 4 Padalarang LPPM with a sample population of 60 students namely 30 students of class XI RPL 1 as control class and 30 students with discovery learning method and RPL 2 class as Experimental class with Snowball Throwing approach. From the results of this study conclusions are obtained  1). The ability to write students using the Snowball method is effective and better than using discovery learning. 2). There is a change in the value of writing narrative texts of students using the snowball method rather than discovery learning. 
THE STUDENT’S DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING VOCABULARY USING COOPERATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PARTY GAME “UNDERCOVER” Randi Alfi Syahr; Evie Kareviati
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 5, No 3 (2022): VOLUME 5 NUMBER 3, MAY 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/project.v5i3.p456-461

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Enlarging and enriching student’s vocabularies have many ways, for instance by media picture to get new vocabulary, reading a story book which has a picture on it, etc. Teachers should find an easy way in teaching such as strategies, methods, techniques and interesting materials, thus that the teacher can deliver the lesson easily depending on student’s behavior and characteristic. This research is conducted to fulfill need and to find the difficulties of using game for learning purposes. The difficulties in learning vocabulary using cooperative learning through party game Undercover will be found out by interviewing and giving questionnaire that are conducted to the eighth grade students in SMPN 32 bandung, The research findings show that learning vocabulary using party games Undercover is not difficult at all. This research can be started as an evidence to convince teachers who still use rigid and serious form of teaching technique and teacher should be considering and changing their method to the one that suitable for the characteristics  and behavior of their students so that the student’s learning performance can be improved and not willingly feel bored. Keywords:  Vocabulary, Party Game, Cooperative Learning 
IMPROVING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY IN THE PROCESS OF LEARNING ENGLISH DISCUSSION USING TALKING CHIPS TECHNIQUE Titin Nurjanah; Wida Widiastuti; Evi Kareviati
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 2, No 2 (2019): Volume 2 Number 2, March 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (555.24 KB) | DOI: 10.22460/project.v2i2.p102-109

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This research is a classroom action research. The objectives of this study were: (1) to find out whether there were significant differences in students' speaking abilities after being taught through Talking Chips techniques, and (2) to find out which techniques were better for improving students. 'Speaking ability. This research was conducted on second grade students at YAS Sindangkerta High School. The method used in this study is Class Action Research. The research was on two cycles with total meetings were seven; three meetings were for tests, and four meetings were for treatment. Each cycle covered the step of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The data were analyzed by using independent sample t-test in SPSS 16.0. There is a significant difference of the students’ speaking ability achievement between the students who were taught through the Talking Chips technique and taught without Talking Chips technique. In Cycle 1 the increase score 59.62 while in cycle 2 is 72.25. From the result of the data, teaching speaking through Talking Chips technique is more effective to increase students’ speaking ability because Talking Chips technique can give more enjoyable speaking atmosphere for students in the classroom. Keywords:  Talking Chips, Speaking ,Car
IMPROVING ENGLISH VOCABULARY MASTERY BY USING CROSSWORD PUZZLE Wina Halimatus Sadiyah; Wina Septiani; Evie Kareviati
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 2, No 2 (2019): Volume 2 Number 2, March 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (627.57 KB) | DOI: 10.22460/project.v2i2.p110-114

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Vocabulary is important in English language. Because, to make a sentence an adequate vocabulary is needed. So, the researcher apply a method in the classroom which can make students motivated to learn vocabulary. The aim of the research is to know that the crossword puzzle is effective to improve students’ vocabulary or not through the use of crossword puzzles among seventh-grade students of MTs At-Taqwa Cihampelas in the academic year of 2018/2019. The method used in this research is quantitative technique and the pre-experimental research design conducted in one class. The population in this research is seventh-grade students of MTs At-Taqwa Cihampelas with the total number of the population are 104 students consisting of 3 classes, and the sample is class VII.A that consist of 30 students. The data is collected with the pretest and posttest as an instrument. The researcher conducted the tests before (pre-test) and after (post-test). After that the researcher give students a treatment consists of five meetings. The result show that the mean score of pre-test was 41.83, and the post-test was 75.67 after gives treatment uses crossword puzzle. It means that teaching English vocabulary using a crossword puzzle was effective media to improve students’ vocabulary at seventh-grade. Keywords:  crossword puzzle, students’ vocabulary mastery.
THE PREPARATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS AT SDN BAROS MANDIRI 3 CIMAHI Silfia Ayuningtias; Evie Kareviati
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 4, No 3 (2021): VOLUME 4 NUMBER 3, MAY 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/project.v4i3.p414-419

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This study has two purposes, the first is describing how the teacher’s preparation the instructional media and the second one is explaining how the teacher’s utilized the instructional media in teaching English to young learners. This study was conducted in SDN Baros Mandiri 3 Cimahi at fifth-grade students. To collect the data the researcher used observation in the classroom and interview with the English teacher. This method used a descriptive qualitative. The result of this study showed that in preparing the instructional media the teacher did two kinds of preparation. The English teacher’s stated that the preparation was: first, selecting the suitable instructional media related to the material that will be taught. Second, mastering the material for delivering to students. The instructional media used by the English teacher’s is flashcards, the English teacher’s stated that flashcards are mostly because it doesn’t need a lot of preparation. Flashcards are also useful to help the teacher in the learning process because the students can visualize the words through seen at the flashcards. The use of flashcards also easy, the teacher only needs to show one by one of the pictures to all students and they would be guessed the name of the pictures related to the material, students who can guess will come to the front of the class and write down the word in English.
THE USE OF POWERPOINT AS THE INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNERS Triana Dewi; Evie Kareviati
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 4, No 4 (2021): VOLUME 4 NUMBER 4, JULY 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/project.v4i4.p617-621

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This research is about the use of powerpoint as the instructional media in teaching english for young learners at the first semester of the sixth grade students of SDN Baros Mandiri 5. The objective of this research are to analyze the use of powerpoint as the instructional media in teaching english for young learners. Data is collected through observation and interview. The reseacher chose class VIB as sample which consisted of 30 students. The data is then analyzed using observation sheets. The observations is began at 08.30 - 09.40 for 2 x 35 minutes with the teaching material "Go Green Save the Earth". Based on the results of media observations in the learning process of children and interviews with teachers, the media used by teachers in class VI is good and effective. The media used is powerpoint which is powerpoint is very helpful for teachers to prepare teaching materials and can help attract students' interest and attention so students can learn well. Keywords:  PowerPoint, Young Learners, Instructional Media