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Using the Riddle Technique To Increase Students’ Vocabulary Mastery At Grade IX Of SMPN 1 Bengkulu Lorenza, Oktazsya Marjelina; Ristiyanti, Surya Hazar; Puspita, Hilda
TRIADIK Vol. 23 No. 1: April 2024
Publisher : UNIB Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/triadik.v23i1.33595

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This study aimed to determine if using the riddle technique would enhance a student's vocabulary and response after using it. Classroom action research (CAR) was used. Grade IX.1 of SMPN 1 Bengkulu City, consisting of 34 students, was the subject of this study. There were two cycles in this research. The analysis of the observation checklists, field notes, and questionnaires has yielded qualitative data. In addition, quantitative data have been obtained on the students' pretest, post-test 1, and post-test 2 scores. Results show that students learn vocabulary more effectively using the riddle technique. It can be noted that the student score has improved. The student's average score on the pretest was 61.6, the average score for post-test one cycle 1 was 73.3, and the average for post-test 2 was 85.9. Furthermore, the questionnaire showed that students were interested and motivated in teaching and learning while implementing the Riddle game. Most students thought using riddles was an outstanding way to improve their language skills. The students were interested in learning vocabulary through riddles and agreed they could improve their language skills.
Enhancing Indonesian EFL Students' Reading Comprehension of Report Texts through KWL Strategy with Multimedia: A Classroom Action Research Azwar, Taufik Akbar; Ristiyanti, Surya Hazar; Puspita, Hilda
Jambura Journal of English Teaching and Literature Vol 5, No 2 (2024): Jambura Journal of English Teaching and Literature
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37905/jetl.v5i2.26015

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The significance of reading is undeniable in the English learning process. Thus, students need to be equipped with reading strategies to help them develop their English language. This study sought to improve students' reading comprehension and attitude through the use of know-want-learn (KWL) strategy in conjunction with multimedia. Classroom Action Research was employed involving 28 students in the ninth grade. Several instruments were utilized, i.e., reading comprehension tests, interview, observation checklist, and field notes. The mean scores of the reading tests increased from baseline (53) to cycle 2 (80.54) indicating that the result had achieved the criteria of success. It could be inferred that implementing KWL strategy with multimedia in the pre-reading stage enhanced students' reading comprehension. Two factors affecting the students' reading comprehension were identified, i.e., the teacher's participation and topic familiarity. The strategy was also found to foster students' participation and provide students with a concise framework to develop their English reading skills. This study therefore has contributed to the existing literature of English reading strategy and offered meaningful pedagogical implications for English teachers to harness the strategy incorporated with the use of current media such as pictures and videos to teach English reading.