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IMPROVING POETRY WRITING SKILLS THROUGH A THINK-PLUS STRATEGY USING IMAGES OF EVENTS IN NEWSPAPERS Azhari; Nurmalawati; Ainol Mardiah
International Journal of Educational Review, Law And Social Sciences (IJERLAS) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/ijerlas.v4i1.2503

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This study raises the issue of the low writing ability of class X students at SMK Negeri 3 Lhokseumawe, Lhokseumawe City. The low ability is identified as a result of the implementation of learning to write poetry that has not been optimal, so that students experience difficulties when they have to write poetry. For this reason, it is necessary to apply learning strategies and media that are interesting and in accordance with the needs of students. In this study, the Think Plus strategy and media in the form of pictures of events from newspapers were used as an effort to improve learning to write poetry in class X. The research was conducted through two cycles, where each cycle included planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The results showed an improvement in the learning process which had an impact on improving students' abilities and changing their behavior in a more positive direction.
ENHANCING STUDENTS' WRITING SKILLS THROUGH THE USE OF PICTURE SERIES Nurmalawati; Ibnu Hajar; Andriani
International Journal of Educational Review, Law And Social Sciences (IJERLAS) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/ijerlas.v3i2.2507

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Writing plays a significant role in teaching and learning the English language, yet it is often regarded as a challenging skill to master. To produce a well-written piece, certain criteria must be met, including content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. Instructional media can be a valuable tool for teachers in facilitating writing instruction. This article explores the use of picture series as an instructional medium to enhance students' writing skills. Picture series are particularly effective because they are engaging and visually represent the chronological sequence of a text. The article reviews relevant theories, regulations, research, and practical applications in teaching writing. It also offers examples of different instructional media, emphasizes the benefits of using picture series to improve writing abilities, and provides a step-by-step guide on implementing picture series in the classroom. The goal of this article is to serve as a resource for teaching writing with picture series and to offer recommendations for future research and practice.
ANALYSIS OF EFFECTIVE SENTENCES IN THE NEWS TEXT OF CLASS XI STUDENTS OF SMK NEGERI 2 LHOKSEUMAWE Nurmalawati; Widia Tamara; Rifki
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): JANUARY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/ijset.v1i2.698

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This study aims to find out the effective sentences in news texts and understand the form or form of effective sentences in the news texts of students in grade XI of SMK Negeri 2 Lhokseumawe. This study focuses on the use of effective sentences in students' news texts which are reviewed from the aspects of parallelism, firmness, frugality, precision, and cohesion. The data in this study is effective sentence errors in the news text of grade XI students of SMK Negeri 2 Lhokseumawe. The source of this research data is the news text of grade XI students of SMK Negeri 2 Lhokseumawe. Based on the results of the research that has been carried out, the use of effective sentences in students' news texts has not led to the effectiveness of sentences, because the requirements to achieve effective sentences have not been met. The analysis of twenty student news texts found many errors, such as three errors in equivalence and unity, three errors in parallelism (pararelialism), four errors in sentence emphasis, and ten errors in frugality.