Journal of English Language Teaching
Vol 8, No 3 (2019)

An Analysis on the Second Year Students’ Difficulties in Comprehending Recount Text at SMPN 27 Padang

Umul Aiman (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Fitrawati Fitrawati (Universitas Negeri Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Aug 2019

Abstract

This research aimed to find out the students’ difficulties in comprehending recount texts viewed from the generic structure, social function and lexico grammatical features. This research is descriptive quantitative research. The sample of this research is 31 students selected using cluster random sampling. The instruments used in this research were reading test and interview. In reading test, the test consisted of 30 items multiple choice with five recount text related to generic structure, social functions and lexico grammatical features. The research data were in the form of interpretations of student test results and interviews with students. Based on data analysis, it was found that the students’ difficulties in comprehending recount texts were average. It was proved by 67,74%, students had difficulties in comprehending generic structure, 64,52% students had difficulties in comprehending social function, and 74,19% students had difficulties in comprehending lexico grammatical features. Furthermore, it was caused by lack of knowledge, limited vocabulary, less concentration and poor reading habit.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jelt

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English Language Teaching is a journal published by English Language Teaching Study Program of FBS Universitas Negeri Padang. This journal is published three times a year (March, June, and September). The main purpose of this journal is to advance and foster English Language Teaching or ...