Improving Biographical Text Writing Skills Using Paired Models and Process Differentiation Approaches at X-7 SMA Negeri 21 Surabaya

Ayu Familia Nur Janah, Intan
Kaswadi
Isma Sholihah

Jurnal Disastri: Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia
Vol 6 No 2 (2024): Jurnal Disastri: Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia

Abstract This research aims to improve the biographical text writing skills of class X-7 students at SMA Negeri 21 Surabaya using the Think Pair Share cooperative model with a process differentiation approach. This research uses the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method with 4 stages: planning, action, observation and reflection. The research results show that the Think Pair Share cooperative model with a process differentiation approach can improve students' ability to write biographical texts. This is proven by the increase in scores and observation results from cycle I to cycle II. In cycle I, the lowest value was 75 and the highest was 96 with an average increase of 16%. In cycle II, the lowest value was 80 and the highest was 98 with an average increase of 23%. The observation results for cycle I were 85% and cycle II were 92%. The conclusion of this research is that the Think Pair Share cooperative model with a process differentiation approach is effective for improving the biographical text writing skills of class X-7 students at SMA Negeri 21 Surabaya.