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IMPROVING THE ABILITY TO IDENTIFY REGULAR AND IRREGULAR VERBS THROUGH READING NARRATIVE TEXTS Afifah; Kamaruddin , Abdul
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i2.4404

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The purpose of this article is to prove that the use of reading narrative texts can improve the ability of grade eight students of SMPN 3 Palu to identify regular and irregular verbs. The method used is a true-experimental design in which there were two classes involved – experimental and control class. The question of this research is “Can the use of reading narrative texts improve the ability of grade eight students of SMPN 3 Palu in identifying regular and irregular verbs?” The sample of this research is the grade eight students of class I and J of SMPN 3 Palu. Class VIII I became the experimental group, and class VIII J became the control group. Based on hypothesis testing done, by using 0.05 level of significance and 78 degrees of freedom (df), the researchers found that the t-counted (7.12) was higher than the t-table (1.66). It means that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. In short, the answer to the research question above is “The use of reading narrative texts can improve the ability of grade eight students of SMPN 3 Palu to identify regular and irregular verbs.
A STUDY ON STRATEGIES USED IN DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS Adrian; Kamaruddin , Abdul; Aminah, Aminah; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i2.4406

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The objective of this study is to examine and analyze articles concerning the strategies used in developing speaking skills published in between 2018 to 2023. This research employs library research methodology, which involves using library sources to gather and analyze data. The research results shows that the strategies used in developing speaking skills are Communication Strategies, Task-Based Approaches, Role-Play, and Technology-Enhanced Approaches and the most frequently used strategies are Role-Play, and Technology-Enhanced Approaches. To implement the two most frequent strategies used, educators need a careful planning and consideration. They should introduce concepts, select relevant content, and provide clear instructions. Technology can enhance authenticity and engagement in speaking activities by utilizing tools like YouTube, digital storytelling, or educational comics. In conclusion, this research provides valuable insights into the strategies employed to develop speaking skills.
IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF ELEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS THROUGH TPS TECHNIQUE Fadjar; Kamaruddin , Abdul; Anggreni, Afrillia
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i2.4409

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This research aims at finding out whether or not the implementation of Think- Pair-Share (TPS) Technique can improve the reading comprehension of the eleventh-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Banawa. This research employed a quasi-experimental research design which involved two groups of students as experimental and control groups. The samples were selected by using a purposive sampling technique. The samples were the students of XI IPS 2 as the experimental group and XI IPS1 as the control group. The instrument of this research was a test that was given to the sample as a pretest and posttest in the form of a reading test. The result of data analysis shows that the mean score of the posttest in the experimental group is 76.82 which is considered higher than the mean score of posttest in control group (65.06). By applying 42 degrees of freedom (df) and 0.05 level of significance, it indicates that the tconted (3.84) is higher than the ttable (2.01). As a result, it clarifies that the hypothesis of this research is accepted. In conclusion, the findings of this research reveal that students’ reading comprehension can be effectively improved by using Think-Pair-Share (TPS)
AN ANALYSIS OF QUESTIONING TYPES OF EFL TEACHERS AT SMA AL-KHAIRAAT KOLONO Mutmainna; Anggreni, Afrillia; Kamaruddin , Abdul
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v12i1.4431

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The objective of this research is to find out the types of questions used by the classroom teachers of the second-grade students at SMA Al-KhairaatKolono. The research used qualitative description method. The data were obtained from observation and interviews. The subjects of this research were two English teachers at SMA Al-KhairaatKolono. The results of this research showed that English teachers used three types of questions the teaching and learning process, namely Knowledge, Comprehension, and Evaluation. However, the second teacher did not use the Evaluation types of questions. Furthermore, from the results of interview, the purposes of the teachers used these types of questions are, first to measure the students’ understanding. Second, help the teacher in training the students to improve their skill in giving opinions. Third, it was simple and easy for the students to understand the material. From using the questioning strategy, there are several implications including increasing students’ activity during the teaching and learning process, Students are also able to involve themselves in answering questions from the teacher and able to understand the material provided by the teachers.