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An Analysis of Students' Ability in Writing Tourism Advertisements Located in Nias Island at SMP Negeri 1 Gido Gulo, Restu Jaya; Zega, Riswan; Harefa, Trisman; Harefa, Afore Tahir
English Language Teaching Methodology Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): English Language Teaching Method
Publisher : FKIP Unismuh Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/eltm.v5i2.1864

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This study tourism plays a significant role in promoting local culture and contributing to regional economic growth. In recent years, educational institutions have recognized the importance of integrating tourism-related topics into language learning as a way to enhance students’ communication skills while fostering cultural awareness. In the context of Nias Island, which is known for its unique traditions and natural beauty, introducing tourism advertisement writing in English can serve as a means of promoting local destinations to a wider audience. This study focuses on analyzing the ability of ninth-grade students to write tourism advertisements, highlighting both their strengths and areas that need improvement. Investigates the writing abilities of ninth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Gido in crafting tourism advertisements about Nias Island. Through a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected via observations, interviews, and documentation from 32 students in class IX-A. Results reveal that students possess strong skills in identifying content and creativity (96%) but face difficulties in grammar (43%), structure (66%), and persuasiveness (66%). Limited vocabulary, underdeveloped persuasive techniques, and insufficient knowledge of local attractions hinder their writing effectiveness. The findings highlight the importance of integrating persuasive writing instruction and cultural content into English lessons to support tourism promotion.
Students' Students' Ability in Writing Narrative Text through Concept Mapping Implementation at the Eighth Grade of SMP Negeri 2 Mandrehe Utara: Introduction, Research Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References Waruwu, Elvi; Amaerita Telaumbanua, Yasminar; Harefa, Trisman; Daeli, Hidayati
Perspektif Ilmu Pendidikan Vol. 39 No. 01 (2025): Perspektif Ilmu Pendidikan (In Press)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/PIP.391.10

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English is one of the essential subjects that students must master, particularly in writing skill. However, the reality 22 eighth grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Mandrehe Utara still had difficulties in writing good and structured narrative texts. This was due to the lack of learning strategys that support students in organizing their ideas. Therefore, this study aimed to describe students’ ability in writing narrative texts through the implementation of concept mapping that is valid, practical, and effective. This research used a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through observation, written tests, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the use of concept mapping helped students to organize ideas systematically, understand the structure of narrative texts, and develop more coherent storylines. The teacher provided sufficient guidance, although written evaluations and individual feedback were not yet optimal. Most students showed improvement in narrative writing, especially in composing orientation, complication, and resolution. However, some students still found it difficult to develop creative conflicts and conclusions. The study concluded that concept mapping is an effective learning strategy to support the process of writing narrative texts. Therefore, it is recommended that teachers consistently apply this strategy and complement it with comprehensive evaluation to achieve better learning outcomes.
Co-Authors Adieli Laoli Afore Tahir Harefa Afore Tahir Harefa Agnes Jessica Lase Agus Mesrawati Gea Amelya Br Surbakti Arisman Telaumbanua Berkat Kristian Hulu Daeli, Fondroro Invokafit Daniati Zega David Angelus Emanuel Laia EFAIF MARTIN BERKATNIA GULO ELWIN PIARAWAN ZEBUA Endang Agus Nita Telaumbanua Enjelis Zega Ertis Iman Sari Zai Ester Telaumbanua Fany Erlinawati Hulu Fatiaro Daeli Fatolosa Hulu Florus Faawosa Gulo Gea, Dedi Septinius Gea, lisnayanti Giawa, Masirida Glorya Terima Niat Hia Gulo, Restu Jaya Gulo, Teti Mawati Harefa, Afore Tahir Harefa, Stevani Aurelya Hasrat Sozanolo Harefa Hidayati Daeli Hulu, Melfan Widia Krisdayanti Kristof Marthin Telaumbanua Larosa, Agus Kriswinar Larosa, Fimel Rospintar Iman Lase, Delipiter Lestarini Putri Zebua Linda Purnama Sari Zega Martalena Ziliwu Maru'ao, Nurasayani Maru'ao, Nursayani Mastawati Ndruru Mendrofa, Elvienna Sally Juwita Merry Artanti Gea Murniati Telaumbanua Nazara, Theodora Vinta Sukartini Ndruru, Ednis Sartika Ndruru, Yustina Fetrima Nel Will Yud Telaumbanua Noveri Amal Jaya Harefa Novita Sari Sinambela Okniel Zebua Putri Harefa Reslin Laoli Riana Riana RIKI RIKI, RIKI Sadieli Taleumbanua Santi Veronika Harefa Septiani Gulo Sri Kurniawati Lase Telaumbanua, Kristof Martin Efori Telaumbanua, Syukur Prima Tuti Ardianti Daeli Tuti Marnis Laoli Waozatulo Giawa Waruwu, Angel Bertha Waruwu, Elvi Waruwu, Fanni Apriani Waruwu, Lestari Waruwu, Yaredi Yaredi Waruwu Yarman Zalukhu Yasminar Amaerita Telaumbanua Yathree Warni Zega Yuris Puji Listiani Zebua Zalukhu, Oktavius Zalukhu, Revita Niskar Zebua, Ardi Syah Putra Zebua, Feliks Rejeki Sotani Zebua, Novita Sari Zebua, Yayuk Fadmawati Zega, Revordika Zega, Riswan Zega, Yuslinda Sari Ziliwu, Syukur Idaman