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Transform : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning
ISSN : 23015225     EISSN : 29859441     DOI : -
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 Predict, Organize, Rehearse, Practice, Evaluate (PORPE) Strategy on Students’ Reading Comprehension Dewi Sinaga; Berlin Sibarani
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 2, No 3 (2013)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (286.935 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v2i3.927

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ABSTRACTThis study was conducted as an attempt to find out the effect of applying Predict, Organize, Rehearse, Practice, Evaluate (PORPE) strategy on students’ reading comprehension. This study used experimental design. The population of this study was students of Grade XI, Senior High School (Sekolah Menengah Atas: SMA) Negeri 1 Lumbanjulu which consisted of 120 students. There were sixty students from the population taken as the sample in this study. The sample was divided into two randomized groups: experimental and control groups. The experimental group was taught by using PORPE strategy, while the control group was taught by using conventional method.To obtain the reliability of the test, the writer applied Kuder Richardson 21 formula (KR-21). The result of the reliability was 0.81. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The analysis 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) 58 , t-observed value 2.8 > t-table value 2.00. The findings indicated that using PORPE strategy significantly affected the students’ reading comprehension. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted.Keywords: PORPE Strategy, Reading Comprehension
Taboo Words in End of Watch Movie Mikhael Manahan Simamora; I Wayan Dirgeyasa Tangkas
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 11, No 2 (2022): Transform (June, 2022)
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This research attempts to find out the types of the taboo words expressed by characters in End of Watch Movie by identifying it and to explain the motives for taboo words expressed by the characters in the End of Watch Movie. This research utilized a theory from Jay (1992). This research utilized a design of a descriptive method which is a method for research that endeavors to depict and interpret the articles as per reality. The data of this research are in the linguistic features found in the movie. The data are quantities of English taboo words that contain transcripts in the movie. The data in this research were collected by using documentary techniques. In order to collect data, recorder technique is used as the instrument to collect the data. The technique of analyzing data will be examined by utilizing descriptive qualitative methods. The results of the research show that there are 113 data and for the taboo words type of scatology is the frequently used by the characters with the rate 23,89% and the most motive used is anger and frustration with the rate 30,09%.
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
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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
SPEECH FUNCTION OF MALE AND FEMALE TEACHERS IN CLASSROOM INTERACTION Febri Yanti Nurkhalizah Pohan; Rahmad Husein; Siti Aisah Ginting
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 8, No 3 (2019)
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The research dealt with speech function used by male and female teachers in classroom interaction. The aims of this study were: (1) to discover the types of speech function used by male and female teachers in classroom interaction (2) to describe how the speech functions are realized as the ways they are (3) to elaborate the reasons why the speech function are realized as the ways they are. This study used descriptive qualitative design. The data were collected by following instruments: observing, recording and interviewing. The finding of this study revealed that: (1) the types of speech function that have been found in the male and female teachers in the classroom are statement, question, offer, command, initiating minor, acknowledgement, contradiction, answer, compliance and responding minor. (2) For the realization of speech function by male male and female teachers, there are two ways that have been found in realization of mood structure of male and female teachers talk, namely, typical clause mood, and non typical clause mood. In typical clause mood, there are four ways that have been found, namely statement that realized in declarative mood, then, question that realized in interrogative mood, command that realized in imperative mood, after that minor initiating that realized in minor. Beside that, in non typical clause mood, it is found there are four ways in realization of mood by male and female teachers, namely statement that realized by tagged declarative, question that realized by declarative, offer that realized by declarative and command that realized by declarative.(3) For the reasons in realization of mood by male and female teachers, In this study, the researcher found that reasons in realization of speech function of male and female teachers during the learning process was affected by teachers’ belief related to the teacher’s knowledge about the mood which are typical mood (congruent) and non-typical mood (incongruent). In typical mood, male and female teachers believe by initiating statement, initiating question, and initiating command have particular reasons. In non-typical mood (incongruent), both of male and female teachers believe that the use of Indonesian language influences the realization of speech function in metaphorical remarkKeywords: Speech Functions, Gender and Classroom Interaction.
FEMINISM IN SUSANNAH GRANT’S FILM “ERIN BROCKOVICH” Ade Lina Sundari; Syamsul Bahri; Fauziah Khairani Lubis
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 9, No 4 (2020)
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The research is about feminism in the film “Erin Brockovich”. This study aims at identifying what the type and the principles of the feminism found in Erin Brockovich’sFilm. This study is conducting by applying descriptive qualitative method. The source of data is taken from the film and script. The techniques for analyzing the data are descriptive qualitative research. The writer uses Tong’s Theory to analyze the type of feminism and Sadli’s Theory to analyze the principles of feminism. This film is based on a true story; Erin Brockovichdescribes a single mother of three children who succeed in lawsuit office that helps many people of the PG&E case in Hingkley. The role of Erin shows a super mother who can be equal both take care of her children and succeeds in her career. The results of this research show that there are 30 dialogues and scenes it refers to Liberal Feminism. Then, from 50 dialogues and scenes, it was found there are all out of four types of the principles of feminism, they are: daring to convey a different opinion, having clearer aspirations and ambitions, having a desired social status, and daring tocompete.
LEVELS OF FORMALITY IN OBAMA’S INTERVIEW AND SBY’S INTERVIEW Seftyani Fransiska Karo; I Wayan Dirgayasa Tangkas
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 2, No 3 (2013)
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ABSTRACTThis study was intended to describe levels of formality used by Obama and SBY in their interviews. This study was carried out with descriptive research. The data were collected with documentary technique and the instrument used was documentary sheet. The data were analyzed by descriptive comparative. The result of the research show that Obama tends to use Casual level (44,78%), Formal (29,05%), Consultative (26%), and Intimate (0,17%) while SBY tends to use Formal level (49,20%), Frozen (3,16%), Consultative (34%) and Casual (13,83%). So, in speaking Obama is more friendly because sometimes he did a joke and laugh while SBY is more serious to answer or to response the interviewer‟s questions. It is hoped that the result of this study is useful to everyone who wants to study about levels of formality.Key words : Levels of Formality, Obama’s Interview, SBY’s Interview.
TURN TAKING IN INDONESIA TRADITIONAL MARKE Friska Simanjuntak; Meisuri Meisuri
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 8, No 2 (2019)
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This current study aimed to examine the turn-taking strategies that are used by sellers and buyers at Horas traditional market, Pematangsiantar. This study wants to show the process of turn-taking between sellers and buyers when taking their turn. Especially on take the turn when sellers and buyers do bargaining process. It means that which can look at how the sellers and buyers manage and take to the first current or exchange of talking turn in interaction. The data will analyze using Sack Schegloff, and Jefferson (1974) theory which is divided into three kinds, Current Speaker Select the Next Speaker, Self Select, Current Speaker Continuous. The data is collected by doing a recording video about the interaction between sellers and buyers, Pematangsiantar. The researcher found 40 data to support this study. Based on the result, the dominant strategy used by sellers and buyers is Current Speaker Select the Next Speake (50%), the next dominant is Self Select (32,5%), the last strategy is Current Speaker Continuous (17,5). The reason to use the dominant types is that the situation that often occurs is one buyer and one seller, so it can be ascertained that when the buyer becomes the current speaker, the next speaker is the seller, and vice versa. This study also showed that the most buyer does interact with seller is female buyers. It makes that the process of bargaining here needs a long time, different for male buyers, they only make on the bargain
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH TEAM PAIR SOLO Iqbal Faisal Rambe; Masitowarni - Siregar
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 3, No 1 (2014): Transform
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ABSTRACT This study attempts to improve students’ achievement in reading comprehension through team pair solo. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of this research was class VIII2 MTs Al-jihad which consisted of 41 students. The research was conducted in two cycles, cycle I consisted of four meetings and cycle II consisted of two meetings. The instruments for collecting data were quantitative data (reading comprehension test) and qualitative data (diary notes, observation sheet, and questionnaire sheet). Based on reading comprehension scores, students’ score kept improving in every reading comprehension test. Based on diary notes, observation sheet, and questionnaire sheet, it was found that the teaching-learning process ran well. The students were active, interested, and enthusiastic in reading. The result of the research showed that team pair solo significantly improved students’ achievement in reading comprehension. Key Words: reading, reading comprehension, team pair solo  
SPEAKING CLASSROOM INTERACTION BASED ON INITIATION-RESPONSE-FEEDBACK (IRF) MODEL FOR GRADE VIII AT SMP NEGERI 16 MEDAN Ekam Sehari Manalu; Rika Rika; Tiarnita Maria Sarjani Br. Siregar
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 8, No 1 (2019)
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This study was about Speaking Classroom Interaction Based on Initiation-Response-Feedback (IRF) Model for Grade VIII at SMP Negeri 16 Medan. The aim of this study were to state clearly the objectives of the study in relation of the problem posed. The objective was to describe how the pattern of IRF in the speaking classroom interaction for students grade VIII at SMP Negeri 16 Medan. This research used qualitative research. The data were collected in two ways by observing by video recording and interviewing. The data was analyzed based on Sinclair and Coulthard theory (1975). The results of this study were the following (1) The language used by the teacher and the students in the classroom interaction was not balance. They are seldom to use English. Both teacher and students used Bahasa for 57% and the rest 43% they use English. (2) The lowest pattern was the teacher’s feedback. It had 22% feedback given by the teacher to the students. The students’ response was the dominant pattern in the classroom interaction rather than initiation. The students’ response had 44%, while the teacher’s initiation had 34%. This pattern happened when the teacher asked students the examples of using ‘can’ and to do some exercises of using ‘can’ in sentences.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING HORTATORY EXPOSITION TEXTS THROUGH DICTOGLOSS TECHNIQUE Nova Susanti; Lidiman SM Sinaga
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 1, No 2 (2012)
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This research attempts to improve students’ achievement in writing hortatory exposition text by using Dictogloss Technique. The result showed the improvement of students’ achievement in writing hortatory exposition text. It was found that the mean of the students’ scores in every test was improved. In the first test, the mean was 38.7 and there was 2.3% of the students who got up 75 points (Minimum Completeness Criteria), in the second test, it was 65.1 and 19.04% of the students who got up 75 points, and in the last one, the mean was 79.4 and there was 73.8% of the students who got up 75 points. The students felt enthusiastic, enjoyable, and active in teaching learning process through Dictogloss Technique. The result of the research showed the progress of achievement scores, it can be concluded that Dictogloss Technique gives contribution to improve students’ achievement in writing hortatory exposition text. Keywords: Achievement, Writing, Hortatory Exposition Text, Dictogloss Technique

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