Bahastra: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia
Vol 11, No 1 (2026)

The Effect of Project Based Learning Model on Students Writing Skill in Narrative Text at Grade XI of SMA Negeri 3 Kisaran in 2025/2026 Academic Year

Nabila Afiyah Hasibuan (Universitas Asahan)
Dian Anggraini Harahap (Universitas Asahan)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2026

Abstract

Developing effective narrative writing skills remains challenging for English as a Foreign Language learners, particularly when conventional instruction provides limited opportunities for active and collaborative learning. This study investigated the effect of Project-Based Learning on the narrative writing skills of eleventh-grade students at State Senior High School 3 Kisaran during the 2025/2026 academic year. The study employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, involving 25 students in the experimental class and 21 students in the control class. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test writing assessments; the experimental class received instruction through Project-Based Learning, while the control class received conventional instruction. The findings demonstrated an improvement in students’ writing performance following the intervention. An independent-samples t-test showed that the obtained t-value exceeded the critical t-value (7.48 > 2.02), indicating a statistically significant difference between the groups. These findings demonstrate that Project-Based Learning had a significant effect on students’ narrative writing skills and can provide an effective instructional approach for supporting narrative writing development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Bahastra

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Jurnal yang fokus menerbitkan Penelitian Bahasa; Penelitian Sastra; Penelitian Tindakan Kelas Bahasa; Kajian Pustaka; Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Bahasa; Media Ajar Bahasa; dan Penilaian Pembelajaran ...