Jurnal Pembelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): Mei 2026

Directive Speech Acts and Speaking Strategies of Teachers in Biography Text Learning

Fani Indah Kurniawati (Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia)
Ermawati Arief (Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia)
Ena Noveri (Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia)
Herlin Triana (Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to describe the forms of directive speech acts and speaking strategies used by Indonesian language teachers during biography text learning in Grade X of SMA Negeri 1 Ampek Angkek. This research employed a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data were collected from January 27 to February 10, 2026, across four meeting sessions. The data sources consisted of oral utterances produced by the Indonesian language teacher, Ibu Revvi Mithania, S.Pd., M.Pd., Gr., during classroom interactions. Data collection techniques included non-participant observation (SLBC), note-taking, and audio-video recording. Data validation used triangulation techniques involving the researcher, the academic supervisor, and a language expert. The analysis involved transcription, identification, classification, and interpretation of directive utterances. The findings revealed 203 directive speech act utterances comprising six forms: (1) questioning with 106 utterances (52.2%), (2) ordering with 64 utterances (31.5%), (3) requesting with 2 utterances (1.0%), (4) demanding with 14 utterances (6.9%), (5) advising with 12 utterances (5.9%), and (6) challenging with 5 utterances (2.5%). Regarding speaking strategies, four strategies were identified: (1) bald on-record (BTTB) with 139 utterances (68.5%), (2) positive politeness (BTBKP) with 54 utterances (26.6%), (3) negative politeness (BTBKN) with 5 utterances (2.5%), and (4) off-record (BSS) with 5 utterances (2.5%). The off-heart strategy (BDH) was not found. The dominant use of the questioning form and the bald on-record strategy indicates that the teacher prioritized direct and efficient communication during biography text learning.

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jp

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

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Jurnal PEMBAHAS (Pembelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra) [p-ISSN 2809-5367][e-ISSN: 2809-6355] has the aim to develop and disseminate science and technology through scientific articles on the results of research and study of concepts or theories in an effort to enrich the scientific realm in the field of ...