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Transform : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning

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Published by Universitas Negeri Medan

ISSN : 23015225 EISSN : 29859441 DOI : -

Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Engineering,

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Transform Journal is an open-access electronic journal that supports research in the field of Linguistics, Literature, and English Language Teaching. The aim of the journal is to publish academic research on applied linguistics relevant to actual issues and to be a publication platform for original research from academics, researchers, and practitioners. Transform journal is issued four times annually, in March, June, September and December. The focus and scope of this journal include areas of analysis: Linguistics Literature English Language Teaching

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The Effect of Applying Skimming Technique on Grade XI Students’ Reading Comprehension Benny Jefri Wijaya Hutabarat; Tina Mariany Arifin
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2014): Transform
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

ABSTRACT This study was conducted as an attempt to discover the effect of applying skimming technique on Grade XI students’ reading comprehension. It was an experimental research. The subject was students of Grade XI, Private Senior High School (Sekolah Menengah Atas Swasta: SMA) Methodist-7, which consisted of 60 students. The research was divided into two groups: experimental and control groups. The instrument used to collect the data was reading comprehension test. To obtain the reliability of the test, the writer applied Kuder Richardson 21 formula. The result of the reliability was 0.89. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The analyze showed that the scores of the students in the experimental group were significantly higher than the scores of the students in the control group at the level of significance 0.05 with the degree of freedom (df) 60 , t-observed value 3.71 > t-table value 2.00. Based on the reliability of the test, it was found that the test was reliable. The findings indicated that using Skimming Technique significantly affected the students’ reading comprehension. So, English teachers are suggested to use Skimming Technique in order to improve students’ reading comprehension. Keywords: Skimming Technique, Reading Comprehension, Experimental Research.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT BY USING STUDENT TEAMS ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION METHOD Aini - Mardhiah; Sri Juriaty Ownie
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2014): Transform
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract This study aims to improve students’ achievement in writing recount text by using Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) method. This Study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of the research was class X students of SMA Swasta Kebangsaan Denai Medan which consisted of 31 students. The research was conducted in two cycles and every cycle consisted of three meetings. The instrument of collecting data were quantitative (writing test) and qualitative data (diary notes, observation, and interview). Based on writing test scores, students’ score kept improving in every test. The mean score of the first cycle was was 68,3, in the second cycle, the mean score was 76. Based on the diary notes, observation, and interview, it was found that teaching-learning process ran well. Students were active, enthusiastic, and interested in writing. The result of the research showed that Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) method could significantly improve students’ achievement in writing recount text. Keywords: STAD (Student Teams Achivement Division Method), Writing, Experimental Design, Recount Text

LEXICAL DENSITY OF ENGLISH READING TEXTS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Bersyebah Herljimsi Nesia; Siti Aisah Ginting
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2014): Transform
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

ABSTRACT This study deals with the lexical density especially the lexical items of English reading texts in the textbook for senior high school. The objectives of the study are to find out the lexical density especially the lexical items which formed in the reading texts of Look Ahead textbook and the type of genre which has the highest lexical density of the reading texts. This study was conducted by descriptive method with qualitative approach. The data of this research were the English reading texts of Look Ahead textbook for senior high school grade twelve published by Erlangga. The result of the analysis showed that: (1) The lexical items that formed in narrative texts are noun and verb, explanation texts are noun and verb, discussion texts are noun and verb, and review texts are noun, adjective, and verb. This means that narrative, explanation, and discussion texts are formed by two lexical items, they are noun and verb while review texts are formed by 3 lexical items, they are noun, adjective, and verb. (2) The lexical density of explanation texts are 58,42% an 52,05%, review texts are 55,73% and 53,51%, narrative texts are 48,96% and 43,97%, and discussion texts are 47,79% and 42,57%. The highest lexical density of the reading texts is the explanation text with percentage 58,42%. This meant that explanation text is the most difficult text to be comprehended in the textbook. It is suggested that further textbook writers to concern with the lexical density of the reading texts so that the textbook can be used and understood by the teacher and the students. Key words : Lexical Density, English Reading Texts

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING PROCEDURE TEXTS BY USING VIDEOS Widya Ladeci Simbolon; Amrin - Saragih
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2014): Transform
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

ABSTRACT This study deals with the students’ achievement improvement in writing procedure texts by using videos by applying classroom action research. The subjects of this research were 38 students of class X-1 SMA TELADAN MEDAN. After analyzing the data in two cycles of classroom action research, it was found there was an improvement of students’ mean score from 60.44 in assessment before applying video became 68.52 in cycle I and improved again became 78.89 in cycle II. It means that the use of video significantly improves the students’ achievement in writing procedure texts. Keywords: writing, procedure text, action research, videos, X-I SMA Teladan Medan.

THE EFFECT OF SQ3R METHOD ON THE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN READING COMPREHENSION Annisa - Hutasuhut; Elia Masa Gintings
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2014): Transform
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract The aim of this study is to discover the effect of applying SQ3R method in reading comprehension. Experimental research design is used as the research method. This research took place at MTS AMIN DARUSSALAM MEDAN. There were 2 classes chosen as the sample with 32 students in each class. The classes were divided into two groups namely experimental and control group. The experimental group taught by using SQ3R method and the control group was taught by using conventional method. The instrument used to collect the data was a set of multiple choice tests, which divided as pre test and post test. The result of the research was analyzed by using t-test formula. The result showed that t-test was higher than t-table ( 3,93 > 2,00 ) at the level of significant 0,05 with degree of freedom (df) 60. It means that hypothesis alternative (Ha) is accepted which shows that SQ3R method significantly improves the student’s reading comprehension. Key words : reading, descriptive text, SQ3R method, Experimental Research Design

ENGLISH READING MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS OF SMAN 1 KABANJAHE Benny - Ichsanda; Anni Holila Pulungan
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2014): Transform
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract Karo Regency is a potential tourism region to visit. It has so many natural beauty and also cultural uniqueness. Therefore, the government should prepare the potential human resources (SDM) to face this potency. One important thing government should prepare is the English materials students learn, in order the students can understand it well, so they can apply it in their daily life in facing the foreign tourists come. However, the materials they use are not appropriate to their needs. Therefore, it is needed to develop the English reading materials for students. Research and Developmental (R & D) is the suitable way to develop the materials. Based on the evaluation, the materials teachers use in educating the students are not appropriate to the students needs. It can be seen from the questionnaires distributed to the students that they need authentic materials. Also from interviewing the teachers and practitioners, it can be seen that students need the materials which are related to their region and daily life. The report text and narrative text materials such as “Persimmon” and “Pawang Ternalem” are the example of appropriate materials to the students because it is representative to their daily life. Based on the results of the study, conclusion and suggestions are directed to the teachers who are teaching in SMAN 1 especially and in Karo regency generally to create the materials based on region culture and potency which will be taught to the students in order the students can understand it well and can apply it in their daily life in facing the tourists come to their region. Keywords: Development, Reading, Materials

IMPROVING GRADE VIII STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN READING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT THROUGH RECIPROCAL TEACING Yovi Tri Asni Alam; Siti Aisah Ginting
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2014): Transform
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

ABSTRACT This research attempts to improve students’ achievement in reading descriptive text through reciprocal teaching. The instruments for collecting data were multiple choice test as the quantitative data and diary notes, questionnaire sheet, and observation sheet as the qualitative data. In the orientation test the mean scores was 49.17, in the first competence test the mean score was 63.29, and in the second competence test the mean score was 83.69. The improvement also can be seen from the percentage of students’ reading comprehension; in the orientation test 0% (0 students) got 75 points. In the first competence test 21.62% (eight students) got 75 points. It means there was an improvement about 21.62%. In the second competence test 78.37% (twenty nine students) got 75 points. The improvement was 56.75 %. It can be concluded that Reciprocal Teaching could improve students’ reading descriptive text. Keywords: Achievement, Reading, Descriptive Text, Reciprocal Teaching

IMPROVING THE STUDENTS SPEAKING ACHIEVEMENT BY APPLYING FISHBOWL TECHNIQUE Sri - Duinaria; Sumarsih - -
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2014): Transform
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract The objective of this study is to find out whether Fishbowl Technique can improve students’ Achievement in speaking. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of this research was the second year students of SMA N 1 STTU Julu. The research was conducted in two cycles. The first cycle was three meetings and the second cycle was two meetings. The instruments for collecting data used speaking test for quantitative data and diary notes, questionnaires sheet, interview and observation sheet used for qualitative data. Based on the speaking test result, the students’ score kept improving in every test. In orientation test, the mean score was 46,05. In the test of cycle 1 the mean score was 60,05 and the mean score in the test of cycle 2 was 70,9. In line with the data, it was found that the fishbowl technique can improve students’ speaking achievement. Key Words : Speaking, Fishbowl Technique, Test, Data, Classroom Action Research

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH THROUGH SIMULTANEOUS ROUNDTBLE STRATEGY Yudhi Pratama Tarigan; Yunita Agnes Sianipar
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2014): Transform
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

ABSTRACT This study attempts to improve students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph through simultaneous roundtable strategy. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of the research was class VIII-5 SMP N 2 Berastagi consisting of 30 students. The research was conducted in two cycles and consisted of seven meetings. The instruments for collecting data were writing tests as the quantitative data and diary notes, observation sheet, and questionnaire sheet as qualitative data. Based on the writing score, students’ scores kept improving in every test. In the first cycle test, the mean of writing score was 61,43. In the second cycle test the mean of writing score was 75,13. Based on diary notes, observation sheet and questionnaire sheet, it was found that students were actively involved in writing process. The result of the research showed that Simultaneous Roundtable Strategy can improve students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph. Keywords: Simultaneous Roundtable, Writing, Dscriptive Paragraph, Action

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT BY USING MOVIE POSTERS Ayu - Saleha; Sumarsih - -
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2014): Transform
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

ABSTRACT This study concerns on Improving Students’ Achievement in Writing Descriptive Text by Using Movie Posters. The underlying objective of this study is to investigate whether teaching descriptive by using movie posters potentially improves students’ skill. The research was conducted by using Classroom Action Research (CAR). The subject of the research was class X of SMA SWASTA UTAMA MEDAN. The number of the students was 28. The procedure of the research was administrated into two cycles which each cycle consisted of three meetings. Each meeting included four steps namely: planning, action, observation and reflection. There were two kinds of data collected during the study, qualitative and quantitative data. The instrument for collecting the quantitative data was the writing of descriptive text. The qualitative data were gathered by using diary notes, observation sheet and questionnaire sheet. Based on the data analysis, the mean of students’ scores in Test I was 45.71; Test II was 62.32 and Test III was 81.96. The quantitative & qualitative data showed that the students were interested in using movie poster as a media in learning descriptive text. The conclusion is the using of movie poster as a media in teaching-learning process improves students’ achievement in writing descriptive text. Keywords: Descriptive Text, Movie Poster, Classroom Action Research

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