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Project-Based Learning and Translation Shifts in the Descriptive Texts: A Qualitative Study among Indonesian English Education Students Sanggam Siahaan; Basar Lolo Siahaan; Siska Anggita Situmeang
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 7 No 2 (2026): April
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v7i2.2050

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This study was to know the use of shift types in the translation of descriptive texts found in the online English Textbook published for grade 10th students in Indonesia. It engaged 39 English Education Study Program students of the University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia, to use Indonesian linguistic codes to replace English linguistic codes in the translation of descriptive texts. It applied a qualitative method design and randomly selected 4 projects out of 39 student-translation project portfolios. Three concurrent activities: data collection/reduction, data display, and conclusion draw/verification were used to analyze the shift types. The results were dominantly structure shifts, 83.3%, and unit shifts, 16.7%, in project 1; structure shifts, 100%, in project 2; unit shifts, 57.14% and class shifts, 21.42%, in project 3; and level shifts, 40.74%, and structure shifts, 44.44% in project 4. The students tended to used structure shifts and class shifts to keep translation fidelity, accuracy, adequacy, fluency, and coherence from English descriptive texts into Indonesian through Project-Based Learning. It needs to engage more subjects and data to shed pedagogical light to improve students’ ability in the translation of English narrative texts into Indonesian.
THE EFFECT OF SNOWBALL THROWING TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION AT GRADE TENTH STUDENTS OF SMA SWASTA KAMPUS NOMMENSEN PEMATANG SIANTAR Sanggam Siahaan; Juni Mariana Simanungkalit; Melda Veby Ristella Munthe
KOLONI Vol. 1 No. 4 (2022): DESEMBER 2022
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/koloni.v1i4.273

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This study focuses on the technique of throwing snowballs in teaching reading comprehension at grade tenth students of SMA Swasta Kampus Nommensen Pematangsiantar in narrative text. therewere problems which related on this research The problem of the students Students had low in reading comprehension,The students not familiar with the vocabulary in the text, and Students did not understand how to find out the main idea in the reading narrative text. whether this technique can improve the reading comprehension ability of he grade tenth at SMA Swasta kampus Nommensen Pematangsiantar campus. The snowball throwing technique can be used as a teaching tool for students to learn in teaching reading comprehension. Research Problem Formulation is, is There a More Significant Effect of Snowball Throwing Technique on Reading Comprehension at grade tenth Students of SMA Swasta Kampus Nommensen Pematangsiantar in Narrative Text? This study uses an experimental design, meaning that there are certain experiments that are applied to the population or sample. And the population of this study is four classes, namely students in the second year of 2022/2023 of SMA Swasta Kampus Nommensen Pematangsiantar. and the sample for the The researcher used a proposive sampling. There were 25 students in each classroom. The control group using (textbook) while the experimental group was taught using snowball throwing technique. In this reseaarch, Data analysis revealed that the post-test mean score for the experimental group was 80, whereas the control group's score was 59,68. The effect of applying snowball throwing technique more significants than the effect of texbook to the ability of grade tenth students of SMA Swasta Kampus Nommensen Pematangsiantar in narrative tex. This can be proven from the t-count of 2.21 and the t-table value is 2.011 at alphe 0.05 and df= 48 ( Nx + Ny -2 = 25+25-2 = 48 ). The t-test value is higher than the t-table value (t-test > t-table). Therefore, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) rejected. Keywords: Snowball throwing technique, reading comprehension, narrative Text
The Effect Of Using Magic Card As Media On The Ability Of Eighth Grade Students Of SMP Negeri 1 Siantar In Writing Descriptive Text Novry Yohanna Damanik; Sanggam Siahaan; Irene Adryani Nababan
Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan (JKIP) Vol. 7 No. 5 (2026): Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan (JKIP)
Publisher : Lembaga Riset dan Inovasi Almatani

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55583/jkip.v7i5.2498

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This research aimed to investigate the effect of using Magic Card as media on the ability of eighth-grade students in writing descriptive text at SMP Negeri 1 Siantar. This study applied a quasi-experimental research design involving two groups, namely an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group was taught by using Magic Card media, while the control group was taught by using the conventional teaching method. The population of this research consisted of all eighth-grade students in the 2025/2026 academic year, and the sample was selected through purposive sampling. The sample consisted of 64 students divided into two classes: 32 students in the experimental group and 32 students in the control group. The instrument used in collecting the data was a writing test in the form of pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed by using an independent sample t-test. The findings showed that the mean score of the experimental group improved from 55.25 in the pre-test to 71.69 in the post-test, while the control group showed only slight improvement. The result of hypothesis testing revealed that the value of t-observed was 7.29, which was higher than the value of t-table 2.000 at the significance level of 0.05. Therefore, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. In conclusion, the use of Magic Card media significantly improved students’ ability in writing descriptive text. Magic Card media also created a more interactive, enjoyable, and motivating learning atmosphere during the teaching and learning process.
Penggunaan Media Picture Card Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Kosakata Kata Benda (NOUN) Siswa Kelas V Basar Lolo Siahaan; Sanggam Siahaan
SAMBARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 4 No 2 (2026): Mei
Publisher : CV Putra Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/sambarapkm.v4i2.2012

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Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat yang dilaksanakan di SD Negeri 11 Desa Harian, Kabupaten Samosir, menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media Picture Card memberikan pengalaman belajar yang lebih menarik dan interaktif bagi siswa kelas V dalam mempelajari kosakata Bahasa Inggris, khususnya kosakata kata benda (noun). Media yang memadukan gambar dan kosakata mampu membantu siswa memahami makna kata secara lebih konkret sehingga proses belajar menjadi lebih mudah dan menyenangkan.Berdasarkan hasil observasi selama kegiatan berlangsung, penggunaan Picture Card tidak hanya mendukung peningkatan penguasaan kosakata noun, tetapi juga mendorong perubahan positif dalam perilaku belajar siswa. Siswa terlihat lebih aktif mengikuti pembelajaran, lebih berani mengemukakan jawaban, serta menunjukkan antusiasme yang lebih tinggi ketika mengikuti berbagai aktivitas yang menggunakan media tersebut. Interaksi antara siswa dengan guru maupun antarsiswa juga menjadi lebih baik karena pembelajaran berlangsung secara komunikatif dan melibatkan kerja sama dalam kelompok.Selain memberikan manfaat bagi siswa, kegiatan ini juga memberikan pengalaman baru bagi guru dalam memanfaatkan media pembelajaran yang sederhana, mudah digunakan, dan sesuai dengan karakteristik peserta didik sekolah dasar. Dengan demikian, penggunaan Picture Card dapat menjadi salah satu alternatif media pembelajaran yang mendukung terciptanya proses belajar yang aktif, kreatif, dan berpusat pada siswa.Secara keseluruhan, kegiatan pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemanfaatan media Picture Card memiliki potensi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran kosakata Bahasa Inggris di sekolah dasar. Keberhasilan tersebut tidak hanya tercermin dari bertambahnya kosakata yang mampu dikenali siswa, tetapi juga dari perubahan sikap dan keterlibatan mereka selama proses pembelajaran berlangsung
Students' Experiences Using Chatgpt As A Learning Resource In English Class At SMA Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar Trinita Ivana Rumapea; sanggam siahaan; Bernieke A.R Damanik
PIJAR: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Agustus
Publisher : CV Putra Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/pijar.v4i3.2002

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This study explores the lived experiences of Grade XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar in using ChatGPT as a learning resource in English writing classes. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were collected from 36 students through open-ended questionnaires, essay writing tasks, and classroom observations. The findings show that ChatGPT improved students' grammar, vocabulary, idea generation, and writing confidence. However, challenges such as over-reliance, stylistic mismatch, and limited internet access were also identified. Students who used ChatGPT critically and reflectively produced better writing than those who relied on it passively. The study concludes that ChatGPT can effectively support EFL writing when accompanied by active student engagement and appropriate teacher guidance.
The Effect Of Using Magic Card As Media On The Ability Of Eighth Grade Students Of SMP Negeri 1 Siantar In Writing Descriptive Text Novry Yohanna Damanik; Sanggam Siahaan; Irene Adryani Nababan
Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan (JKIP) Vol. 7 No. 5 (2026): Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan (JKIP)
Publisher : Lembaga Riset dan Inovasi Almatani

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55583/jkip.v7i5.2498

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This research aimed to investigate the effect of using Magic Card as media on the ability of eighth-grade students in writing descriptive text at SMP Negeri 1 Siantar. This study applied a quasi-experimental research design involving two groups, namely an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group was taught by using Magic Card media, while the control group was taught by using the conventional teaching method. The population of this research consisted of all eighth-grade students in the 2025/2026 academic year, and the sample was selected through purposive sampling. The sample consisted of 64 students divided into two classes: 32 students in the experimental group and 32 students in the control group. The instrument used in collecting the data was a writing test in the form of pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed by using an independent sample t-test. The findings showed that the mean score of the experimental group improved from 55.25 in the pre-test to 71.69 in the post-test, while the control group showed only slight improvement. The result of hypothesis testing revealed that the value of t-observed was 7.29, which was higher than the value of t-table 2.000 at the significance level of 0.05. Therefore, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. In conclusion, the use of Magic Card media significantly improved students’ ability in writing descriptive text. Magic Card media also created a more interactive, enjoyable, and motivating learning atmosphere during the teaching and learning process.
Pola Perkembangan Tematik Teks Hortatori Eksposisi untuk Siswa Kelas Dua Belas Siska Anggita Situmeang; Sanggam Siahaan; Basar Lolo Siahaan
International Journal Of Humanities Education and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol 5 No 4 (2026): IJHESS FEBRUARY 2026
Publisher : CV. AFDIFAL MAJU BERKAH

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55227/ijhess.v5i4.1976

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The English curriculum aim for F phase students in Indonesia develops the critical thinking skill on the production and comprehension of coherent texts in a social context. This research is to explore the thematic progression of a hortatory exposition for twelfth grade students. This research applied a qualitative research method.  The results show 7 or 43.75% constant theme pattern, 6 or 37.50% zigzag theme pattern, 3 or 18.75% new brand theme pattern, 15 or 93.75% constant rheme pattern, and 1 or 6.25% evaluation rheme pattern in the text. The results also show 11 or 64.70% unmarked topical theme, 1 or 5.88% marked topical theme, and 5 or 29.41% textual themes. The results also show 10 or 58.82% noun phrases, 1 or 5.88% conjunction phrase + adverbial phrase + sentence subject, 3 or 17.64 conjunctions + sentence subjects, 2 or 11.76% prepositional phrases + sentence subjects, and 1 or 5.88 clauses. English textbook writers, teachers, and 12th grade students need to apply noun phrase, adverbs, conjunction, and preposition plus sentence subject to realize topical and textual themes in constant and zigzag thematic progression pattern in the production and interpretation  of a coherent hortatory exposition text.
STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN TRANSLATING RECOUNT TEXT FROM INDONESIAN INTO ENGLISH AT GRADE XI IN SMA NEGERI 3 PEMATANGSIANTAR Ribka Angelita Siadari; Sanggam Siahaan; Bloner Sinurat
Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan dan Keislaman Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan dan Keislaman
Publisher : STAI Darul Qalam Tangerang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55883/jipkis.v5i3.183

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This study aims to investigate the difficulties experienced by Grade XI students at SMA Negeri 3 Pematangsiantar in translating recount texts from Indonesian into English. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the research focuses on one class consisting of 36 students during the 2024–2025 academic year. The students were asked to translate a recount text titled “Perjalanan ke Candi Borobudur” (A Trip to Borobudur Temple), which contains linguistic and cultural elements that pose challenges in translation. Data were collected through students’ written translations, classroom observations, and interviews. The analysis revealed four main categories of difficulties: grammatical errors, particularly in the use of the simple past tense; lexical errors due to literal translation; structural errors influenced by Indonesian syntax; and problems translating culture-specific expressions. These findings suggest that students often rely on direct translation strategies, leading to inaccurate and unnatural English output. The study highlights the importance of integrating grammar instruction, vocabulary development, and cultural awareness in translation teaching. Additionally, employing a genre-based approach can help students better understand the features and conventions of recount texts, thereby improving their translation accuracy. The results imply that targeted instructional strategies and consistent practice are essential for enhancing students’ translation competence and overall English proficiency. This study contributes to understanding the linguistic and cultural challenges in EFL translation contexts and offers practical recommendations for language educators.
Pendampingan dan Penyusunan Soal HOTS di SMP Muhammadyah 55 Kandangan Pamatang Bandar Rick Hunter SImanungkalit; Gayus Simarmata; Herlina H Sianipar; Renita Br Perangin Angin; Rosben Manurung; Basar Lolo Siahaan; Sanggam Siahaan
SAMBARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Januari
Publisher : CV Putra Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/sambarapkm.v4i1.1450

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Mitra Program Kemitraan Masyarakat (PKM) adalah Guru-Guru Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) Swasta Muhammadiyah 55 Kandangan Pematang Bandar yang berada di Kabupaten Simalungun, Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Permasalahan yang dihadapi adalah: (1) aspek pengetahuan yaitu pihak guru belum banyak mengetahui dan mendapatkan informasi mengenai penyusunan soal-soal berbasis Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS), (2) aspek praktek yaitu guru yang ada di SMP Swasta Muhammadiyah 55 Kandangan Pematang Bandar belum mempunyai banyak pengalaman pelatihan keterampilan dalam menyusun soal-soal berbasis Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS). Solusi yang ditawarkan oleh tim pengusul pengabdian yaitu (1) memberikan pengenalan materi tentang pengetahuan yang berhubungan pengembangan soal-soal berbasis Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS), (2) mengadakan pelatihan pada guru-guru SMP Swasta Muhammadiyah 55 Kandangan Pematang Bandar terkait dengan cara membuat soal-soal dengan tingkatan berfikir Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS). Metode pelaksanaan yaitu menggunakan pendekatan partisipatoris dengan melibatkan guru-guru yang ada pada sekolah mitra. Pendekatan yang dilakukan berupa observasi, diskusi, dan tanya jawab dengan kolompok mitra, merumuskan masalah dan memberikan solusi dari permasalahan. Hasil yang dicapai kegiatan ini yaitu (1) guru memperoleh pengetahuan baru mengenai pembelajaran abad 21, (2) guru mampu membendakan antara soal dengan berbagai kualifikasi yaitu LOTS, Middle HOTS, dan HOTS, (3) guru mampu membuat soal dengan berbagai tingkatan berdasarkan kriteria soal. Target capaian jenis luaran yang diharapkan yaitu adanya (1) publikasi ilmiah di jurnal/prosiding, (2) publikasi di media masa (cetak/elektronik), (3) peningkatan pengetahuan
English Education Students’ Engagement on Narrative Text Lexical Density Analysis through Project-Based Learning Sanggam Siahaan; Siska Anggita Situmeang; Basar Lolo Siahaan
Ilomata International Journal of Social Science Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Yayasan Ilomata

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijss.v7i2.2068

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This research explores the use of lexical density of narrative texts in the context of Project-Based Learning. It applies a qualitative research method with a case study investigating 13 English Education Study Program students in three groups in learning the use of lexical density of narrative texts found in three online English textbooks published by the Government for 10th-12th grade students in Indonesia. The technique of the data analysis it uses is three interactive activities of the qualitative researcher, i.e., data collection/reduction, data display, and conclusion draw/verification. The results show that in the context of PBL, the lexical densities of three texts the students could invent are moderate, i.e., 4.45 or 55.64% in text-1, 3.15 or 52.12% in text-2, and 3.89 or 55.69% in text-3. In the classroom setting, the students could construct knowledge on the use of lexical density in narrative texts found in the online English textbooks for 10th-12th grade students in Indonesia. Since this research was a qualitative method with a case study design in the investigation on how a small number of research subjects analysed the use of lexical density of a small number of narrative texts in a classroom reality, it is suggested to apply other research type to investigate the use of lexical density in the narrative texts found in online English textbooks to shed reliable and indispensible pedagogical light to improve the capacity of the prospective English language teacher to face the communicative challenges in the 21st century.
Co-Authors Abather Saadoon Aldri Frinaldi Angin, Renita Br Perangin Anita Sitanggang Anita Sitanggang Apriani Sijabat Basar Lolo Siahaan Basar Lolo Siahaan Basar Lolo Siahaan Berkat Situmorang Bernieke A.R Damanik Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Budiarti, Rika Cantika May Maria Sirait Carolina Carolina Desmantha Purba Deswita Fitriani Samosir Dewi Kartika Dian Winda Tamba Dwi Angeli Pardede Edwina Letare Esra Delima Hutabarat Fine Eirene Siahaan Fitri May Danthi Saragih Fitria, Dwi Froilan Delute Mobo Gaol, Daniel Binsah Lumban Gayus Simarmata Gayus Simarmata, Gayus Geovani, Cristina Gultom, Yuli Winarti Gurning, Yuliska Herlina H Sianipar Herna Febrianty Sianipar Herna Febrianty Sianipar Hutahaean, Rossa Ito Irene Adryani Adryani Nababan Joint Tondang Juni Mariana Simanungkalit Kesmi Veronika Simanjuntak Kevin William Andri Siahaan Laura Leontina Manalu Limsardo Panjaitan Lumbanraja, Bela Rosa Lumbanraja, Theodora Evita Bella Manalu, Bintoro Duma Erwanda B Manurung, Novita Gresiana Manurung, Rosben Marbun, Elisa Maria Kristin Silaen Mariana, Igna Megawati Br Situmorang Melati Manurung Melda Veby Ristella Munthe Miranda Kristin Lumban Tungkup Miranda Sinaga Mobo, Froilan Delute Mungkap Mangapul Siahaan Nababan, Indah Dame Naibaho, Layola Napitupulu, Angelica Tessalonica Nicholas Simbolon Nopaulina Sinaga Novra Melisa P. Hutabarat Novry Yohanna Damanik Ony Maretta Sinurat Panigrahi, Rashmi Ranjan Panjaitan, Anita Partohap S. R Sihombing, Partohap S. R Partohap Sihombing Pintor Marihot Sitanggang Purba, Christian Neni Purba, Rudiarman Rachel Yolanda Sitepu Rajamin Keposan Lingga Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi Renita Br Perangin Angin Ribka Angelita Siadari Rick Hunter SImanungkalit Rick Hunter Simanungkalit, Rick Hunter Rika Sinaga Rimtahi Bahtra V. Marbun Rosben Manurung Rumapea, Elina Lulu Saadoon, Abather Santa R. Sihombing Sara Stefani Malau Sarah Priscilla Silitonga Shinta Dwiana Sirait Siahaan, Basar Lolo Siahaan, Fine Eirene Siahaan, Kevin William Andri Siahaan, Theresia Monika Sianipar, Herlina H Sianturi, Junisari Sibagariang, Susy Alestriani Sidabutar, Ropinus Sidauruk, Yanti Elizabeth Sihombing, Santa R Silaban, Gabriella SILALAHI, TIODORA FERMISKA Simanjuntak, Eksaulina Simanjuntak, Naomi Simanjuntak, Tio Lestari Simanjuntak, Yeni Lestari Sinabutar, Angelina Sinaga, Asima Rohana Sinaga, Christa Voni Roulina Sinurat, Bloner Sinurat, Ony Maretta Sirait, Cantika May Maria Sirait, Eka Uchi Siska Anggita Situmeang Sitinjak, Rismawati Apriani Tarigan, Emelia Febrina Tindaon, Cinta Yulistra Trinita Ivana Rumapea Ummi Kalsum Siahaan Veronika Febriyanti Siahaan Widya Ambarita Yena Jorena Sembiring Yeyen Nopriyanti Br. Butar-Butar