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Journal : Educational Tracker : Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal

IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF THE EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP (SLUB) SARASWATI 1 DENPASAR THROUGH KWL Dede Putra Prawira Adhinatha; I Komang Budiarta; Ni Wayan Krismayani
Educational Tracker Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Institut Pendidikan dan Bahasa Invada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58660/edutrack.v2i1.102

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Reading comprehension is the process of acquiring knowledge and comprehending the meaning of printed items. It is a necessary language ability that must be mastered. Initial research revealed that the majority of the eighth-grade students of SMP (SLUB) Saraswati 1 Denpasar struggled with reading comprehension, particularly identifying general and specific information, textual meaning, and textual reference. Moreover, the purpose of the study was to determine whether the reading comprehension of the eighth-grade students of SMP (SLUB) Saraswati 1 Denpasar could be enhanced using KWL (Know Want Learn). To achieve the objective, the researcher performed classroom action research in two cycles. Research instruments, including tests and a questionnaire, were used to obtain the necessary data. Afterwards, the data were examined by comparing pre- and post-test findings. On the basis of the findings, it was evident that the subjects’ mean scores improved significantly between the pre- and post-tests. As supporting data, the questionnaire was also completed at the end of the last cycle; the results indicated good responses to the implementation of KWL. Therefore, it could be concluded that implementing KWL could increase reading comprehension of the eighth-grade students of SMP (SLUB) Saraswati 1 Denpasar.
APPLYING SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION COMBINED WITH PICTURE TO IMPROVE WRITING SKILL OF THE EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP CIPTA DHARMA DENPASAR Rahmadonna Festa; I Komang Budiarta; I Gusti Agung Putri Wirastuti
Educational Tracker Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Institut Pendidikan dan Bahasa Invada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58660/edutrack.v2i1.104

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Students with proficient writing skills can articulate their thoughts, beliefs, knowledge, emotions, and experiences. Students should be familiar with paragraph arrangement and general structure. However, they continued to struggle with writing paragraphs, particularly descriptive paragraphs. In addition, they were unable to organize it in terms of general structures, coherence, and unity. The primary purpose of this study was to examine whether the writing skills of the eighth-grade students of SMP Cipta Dharma Denpasar might be enhanced through small group discussion combined with picture. This research employed a two-cycle classroom action research design. The relevant data were obtained using instruments, including paragraph construction tests and a structured questionnaire. Following a cyclical research procedure, it was determined that small group discussion combined with picture was suitable for enhancing the writing skills of the subjects. It was evident from the findings of the pre-test, post-test 1, and post-test 2 that their writing skills had improved significantly. In addition, it was supported by the structured questionnaire, which revealed positive responses to the technique. It may be inferred that the writing skills of the eighth-grade students of SMP Cipta Dharma Denpasar could be improved by small group discussion combined with picture
Co-Authors Adi Priantini, Ni Wayan Alit Riska Dewi, Dewa Ayu Anak Agung Putri Maharani Anak Agung Putri Maharani Anak Agung Putu Arsana Anak Agung Putu Arsana, Anak Agung Putu Apriyanti, Ni Putu Ria Candrawati, Ida Ayu Corpuz, Gleann R. Dede Putra Prawira Adhinatha Devi, Ida Ayu Dwi Utari Pithaloka Dewa Ayu Ari Wiryadi Joni Dewa Gede Agung Gana Kumara Dewa Sang Made Widiantara Dewi, I Gusti Agung Pracita Julita Dewi, Putu Tjintia Kencana Dian Pramana Endi Rahman Gde Bayu Surya Parwita Gede Doddy Tisna MS Gleann R. Corpuz Godeliva Delasari Batta Hani Bunga Laely Hartika, Ni Putu Leyen Hendayanti, Ni Putu Nanik I Gusti Agung Putri Wirastuti I Gusti Agung Vienarahayu I Gusti Rai Agung Sugiartha I Ketut Yoda I Made Budi Adnyana, I Made Budi I Made Sudarsana I Nengah Astawa Ida Ayu Candrawati Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti Ida Bagus Nyoman Mantra Kadek Elis Susanti, Kadek Komang Ary Trisna Wahyuni Kumar Negi, Harvinder Leonita, Ni Nyoman Saka Nimas Ajeng Lisda L. Asi Luh Putu Darmayani Pulasari Made Ayu Sarika Pratiwi Made Hery Santosa Mahottami, Ni Komang Aryanti Ni Komang Sri Julyantari Ni Komang Sri Julyantari, Ni Komang Ni Luh Gede Pivin Suwirmayanti, S.Kom, MT, Ni Luh Gede Pivin NI LUH PUTU DIAN SAWITRI Ni Luh Putu Rika Wardani Ni Made Ayu Mariani Ni Made Dewi Kansa Putri, Ni Made Dewi Kansa Ni Made Wersi Murtini Ni Wayan Adi Priantini Ni Wayan Krismayani Ni Wayan Sri Ayu Purnami Pratami, Ni Wayan Cahya Ayu Putri Maharani, Anak Agung Putu Adi Guna Permana Putu Nur Ayomi Rahmadonna Festa Ricky Aurelius Nutanto Diaz, Ricky Aurelius Sawitri, Ni Luh Putu Dian Subali, Made Agus Putra Suputra, Komang Aryawira System, Administrator Wiratama, I Gusti Ngurah Made