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Inflectional Morphemes in Eighth Grade Students’ English Recount Writing at SMP Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar Esra Delima Hutabarat; Bobby Pramjit Singh Dhillon; Christian Neni Purba
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 3 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i3.2502

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This study aimed to identify the types ’f inflectional morphemes used by e”ghth-grade students in writing recount texts and determine the most dominant type. A descriptive quantitative design was applied to 30 students from one eighth grade class. Data were collected through writing tests and documentation, then analyzed by identifying, classifying, and calculating the frequency of inflectional morphemes based on Yule (2020). The results show that there are seven types of inflectional morphemes used by the students: plural (-s/-es), possessive (-’s), progressive (-ing), past tense (-ed), past participle (-en/-ed), comparative (-er), and superlative (-est). The percentage of each type is as follows: plural 116 occurrences (30.4%), possessive 11 occurrences (2.93%), progressive 58 occurrences (16%), past tense 160 occurrences (45.07%), past participle 26 occurrences (4.8%), comparative 1 occurrence (0.27%), and superlative 3 occurrences (0.53%). Among these types, the past tense is the most dominant inflectional morpheme used in students’ recount writing. The findings indicate that students are generally able to express past events through their writing.
Enhancing Eleventh Grade Students’ TOEFL Listening Ability through Socialization Activities at SMK Nusantara Tanah Jawa Miranda Kristin Lumban Tungkup; Esra Delima Hutabarat; Sarah Priscilla Silitonga; Vercelly Hot Taruli Manik; Calvyn Sepanya Siregar; Yanti Kristina Sinaga; Herman Herman; Marto Silalahi
Jurnal Pengabdian Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): JANUARI
Publisher : Konsorsium Nasional Pengelola Jurnal Pengabdian

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32832/jpn.v4i1.137

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This study presents a socialization activity that introduced the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to 11th-grade students in the TKJ program at SMK Nusantara Tanah Jawa. This initiative aimed to raise awareness of the TOEFL test format, its importance, and its relevance to academic and career development. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, involving 16 students through a structured program consisting of preparation, implementation, and evaluation stages. Findings indicated that most students were initially unfamiliar with the TOEFL, especially the listening component. However, this socialization activity effectively increased students' understanding and interest in English learning, especially in the listening section. Challenges such as low prior knowledge and limited engagement were addressed through simplified explanations and interactive sessions. Overall, the activity contributed positively to improving students' English language competence and motivation, preparing them to understand the TOEFL listening section for global academic and professional demands.
Critical Discourse Analysis of Online News on the Sibolga Flood in CNN Indonesia and Liputan6 Esra Delima Hutabarat; Vercelly Hot Taruli Manik; Kesmi Veronika Manik Manik; Partohap Sihombing
Indonesia Berdampak: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): JANUARI-JUNI 2026
Publisher : Indo Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63822/v5w5j405

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This study examines how the Sibolga flood is represented in Indonesian online news media by applying Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). Using a qualitative approach, the data consist of two online news articles reporting the same flood event, published by CNN Indonesia and Liputan6 within the same time period. The analysis follows Fairclough’s three-dimensional framework, encompassing textual analysis, discursive practice, and social practice. The findings reveal notable differences in the linguistic and discursive strategies employed by the two media outlets. CNN Indonesia tends to emphasize severity, casualties, and urgency through evaluative lexical choices and dramatic headlines, positioning the flood as a major humanitarian crisis. In contrast, Liputan6 focuses more on infrastructural recovery and institutional responses, framing the disaster within a narrative of control and normalization. These differing representations reflect distinct ideological orientations and power relations, particularly in relation to state institutions and public audiences. The study concludes that online disaster reporting is not neutral but functions as a discursive site where meaning, responsibility, and social reality are constructed. This research contributes to Critical Discourse Analysis and media studies by highlighting how language shapes public understanding of disasters in Indonesian online news.
An Analysis of Verb Usage in Narrative Texts in 10 Bible Character Stories for Sunday School Children Sanggam Siahaan; Miranda Kristin Lumban Tungkup; Sarah Priscilla Silitonga; Esra Delima Hutabarat; Rimtahi Bahtra V. Marbun; Dwi Angeli Pardede; Ummi Kalsum Siahaan
The Future of Education Journal Vol 3 No 5 (2024)
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Yayasan Pendidikan Tumpuan Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v3i5.190

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This study analyzes verb usage in ten Bible character stories designed for Sunday school children, with a specific focus on how various types of verbs contribute to narrative structure and character portrayal. Utilizing a qualitative research design, the study categorizes verbs into four types: transitive, intransitive, inchoative, and stative (e.g., "be"), and examines their distribution and narrative impact. The analysis reveals that intransitive verbs dominate, accounting for 55% of verb usage, thereby highlighting actions as independent events that emphasize the characters' journeys and experiences. Transitive verbs, which comprise 40% of the total usage, underscore interactions and relationships, reinforcing themes of obedience and purposeful action. The limited presence of inchoative and stative verbs suggests a reduced focus on state changes or existential reflections, thereby steering the narrative towards dynamic portrayals of the characters' faith journeys. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into how verb choices shape the storytelling experience and enhance the educational value of biblical narratives for children.