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Genre Journal: Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS UNIMED
Published by Universitas Negeri Medan
ISSN : 23015160     EISSN : 29861551     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24114/genre.v11i4
Core Subject : Humanities, Education,
Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Genre Journal : is a journal of art creation and study managed by the English and Literature Program, faculty of Language and Art, State University of Medan. Genre is a quarterly publication primarily intended to publish articles, either research-based or conceptual, on language teaching and learning, language acquisition, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and pragmatics.
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IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING PROCEDURE TEXT THROUGH NUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER TECHNIQUE Evi Ramini; Elia Masa Gintings
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 1, No 1 (2012): Improvement of English Teaching and Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v1i1.357

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ABSTRACT This study attempts to improve students’ achievement in writing procedure text through Numbered Heads Together Technique. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of the research was class IX/A SMP SWASTA UPMI MEDAN that consisted of 30 students. The research was conducted in two cycles and the first cycle consisted of four meetings and the second cycle consisted of two meetings. The instruments of collecting data were quantitative data (Writing Test) and Qualitative data (diary notes, observation sheet, interview and questionnaire sheet). Based on the writing test score, students’ score kept improving in every test. In the test I the mean was 67,6, in the test II the mean was 74.5 and the test III the mean was 86.56. Based on observation sheet and questionnaire sheet, it was found that teaching learning process ran well. Students were active and interest in writing. The result of the research showed that NHT can improve students’ achievement in writing procedure text. Key Words: Writing, Procedure Text, Number Heads Together
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH THROUGH SEMANTIC MAPPING TECHNIQUE Ridho Sari C. Sitanggang; Siti Aisah Ginting
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 1, No 1 (2012): Improvement of English Teaching and Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v1i1.362

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ABSTRACT This study attempts to improve students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph through Semantic Mapping Technique. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of the research was class (IX/A) SMP St. Petrus Medan that consisted of (30) students. The research was conducted in two cycles. The instruments of collecting data were quantitative data (Writing Test) and Qualitative data (diary notes, observation sheet, interview and questionnaire sheet). Based on the data analyzing, it is found that students’ writing descriptive paragraph has improved from the orientation test to the test I and test II of the first and second cycle. It means that there is improvement in students’ writing descriptive paragraph affected by semantic mapping. It can be seen from the improvement of the students’ mean score for orientation test (52,5); test cycle I (62,04); and test cycle II (71,25). The students’ score continuously improved in each test. Therefore, it can be concluded that Semantic Mapping Technique can improve students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph.   Keywords: students’ achievement, writing, genre, semantic mapping technique
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH THINK PAIR SHARE TECHNIQUE Fenny Friska Sormin; Siti Aisah Ginting
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 1, No 1 (2012): Improvement of English Teaching and Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v1i1.358

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ABSTRACT This study deals with improvement students’ achievement in reading comprehension through Think Pair Share Technique (TPS). This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of the research was class X-B SMA Parulian 2 Medan which consists of 38 students. The research was conducted in two cycles and each cycle consists of three meetings. The instrument for collecting data were quantitative data (reading comprehension test) and qualitative data (diary notes, observation sheets, and interview sheet). Based on reading comprehension score, students’ score kept improving in every test. In orientation test the mean score was 62.50, in cycle I the mean of writing score was 70.52, in cycle II the mean of reading comprehension score was 80.13. Based on diary notes, observation sheets and interview sheet, it was found that teaching learning process ran well. Students were active and interested in reading comprehension. The result of the research showed that Think Pair Share Technique (TPS) can improve students’ achievement in reading comprehension. Key Words: Reading Comprehension, Think Pair Share Technique(TPS)
THE EFFECT OF QUANTUM LEARNING ON THE STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING ARGUMENTATION Sagita Kristiani; Amrin Saragih
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 1, No 1 (2012): Improvement of English Teaching and Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v1i1.363

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ABSTRACT This study was aimed at finding out the effect of applying Quantum Learning on the Students’ Achievement in Writing Argumentation. The objective of the study was to find out whether the application of Writing Argumentation. This study used the experimental method. The population was the 2010/2011 third year students of SMA N.1 DOLOK BATU NANGGAR, totally 240 students. The sample was 60 students of randomly chosen as the representative of population. They were divided into two groups. The first group (experimental group) was taught by applying Quantum Learning while the second group (control group) was taught with conventional method. The test was divided into two groups, pre- test and post- test. The instrument used in this study was a writing test. The data were analyzed by using t-test. T-observerd was 3.75 and the t-table was 2.000 (p=0.05). The result of the analysis shows that the value of the t- table (3.75> 2.000; p= 0.05), it could be consulted that Quantum Learning has significant effect on the teaching argumentative writing. Key Word: Quantum Learning, Writing, Argumentation
IMRPOVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT THROUGH GUIDED WRITING TECHNIQUE Handayani Sagala; Bachtiar Bachtiar
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 1, No 1 (2012): Improvement of English Teaching and Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v1i1.359

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ABSTRACT   This study concerns on improving students’ achievement in writing analytical exposition text through guided writing technique. This research was conducted by using action research method. The subject of the study was class XI IA-1 students of SMA Negeri 17 Medan, which consisted of 36 students. The research was conducted in two cycles, which each cycle consisted of three treatments. The instruments for collecting data were quantitative data (analytical exposition writing assessment) and qualitative data (diary notes, interview sheet, observation sheet, and questionnaire sheet). Based on the students’ scores, students’ writing skill kept improving in every assessment given. The mean of the students’ score for the first competence as orientation test was 68, 12, the second competence test was 71,93, the third competence test was 79,87, and the total percentage of the improvement from the first competence test to the third competence test was 93,7%. Based on diary notes, observation sheet, questionnaire sheet, and interview report, it was found that the teaching-learning process ran well. The students were active, interested, and enthusiastic in writing. The results indicated that Guided Writing Technique improved the students’ writing achievement in analytical exposition text.   Keywords: students’ achievement, writing, analytical exposition text, guided writing technique
IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT BY USING PICTURES Ammatunnur Siddiqa; Amrin Saragih
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 1, No 1 (2012): Improvement of English Teaching and Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v1i1.493

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This study attempts to increase students’ vocabulary achievement by using pictures. This study is conducted by using Classroom Action Research. This study was conducted as the first grade students of SMP Nurul Hasannah Medan. One class from four classes was selected as the subject of this research. The number of the subject of the reseearch was 38 students. The class taught by using interview sheet and observation sheet. The quantitative data were collected by giving multiple choice tests counting the mean of the students. The result of the research shows that the mean of the second cycle (77.29%) is higher than the mean of the first cycle(72.71%) and pre test (67.14%). Based on the observation sheet, interview sheet, questionnaire sheet and diary notes, the students were more active and enthusiastic during the teaching and learning process in the second cycle than in the first cycle. Key Words:  Vocabulary, Pictures
IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT ON WRITING DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPHS THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF TEAM PAIR SOLO Dedi Sanjaya; Sumarsih Sumarsih
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 1, No 1 (2012): Improvement of English Teaching and Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v1i1.355

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Abstract This study attempts to improve students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraphs through the application of Team Pair Solo. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of the research was class X/A SMA Nurul Ilmi Padangsidempuan that consisted of 32 students. The research was conducted in two cycles and the first cycle consisted of four meetings and the second cycle consisted of two meetings. The instruments of collecting data were quantitative data (Writing Test) and Qualitative data (observation sheet, interview and questionnaire sheet). Based on the writing test score, students’ score kept improving in every test. In the test I the mean was 66,4375, in the test II the mean was 78,125 and the test III the mean was 87,5625. Based on observation sheet and questionnaire sheet, it was found that teaching learning process ran well. Students were active and interest in writing. The result of the research showed that TPS can improve students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph. Key Words: Achievement, Descriptive, Paragraph, Team Pair Solo
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH DIRECTED READING THINKING ACTIVITY Ismayani Ismayani; Meisuri Meisuri
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 1, No 1 (2012): Improvement of English Teaching and Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v1i1.360

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ABSTRACT This thesis focuses on the process of improving students’ reading comprehension through Directed Reading Thinking Activity. The objective was to discover the significant improvement of students’ reading comprehension if the students were taught by using Directed Reading Thinking Activity. The subjects of the study were Grade XI- IA 1 students State Senior High School ( Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri: SMAN 2 Kisaran). There were thirty four students, consisting of eighteen girls and sixteen boys. They were taught with Directed Reading Thinking Activity. The instruments for data collection were reading assessment, diary notes, interview and observation. The techniques of data analysis applied were quantitative and qualitative. In analyzing the data, the students were given three reading assesments namely, Assessment I, Assessment II, and Assessment III. The mean of the students’ score for the first reading assessment as Assessment I was 50.09, the second reading assessment to the third was 69.68%, and the third reading assessment as Assessment III was 80. 32. The total percentage of the improvement from the first reading assessment to the third was 75.53%. The conclusion is that the application of Directed Reading Thinking Activity can improve students’ reading comprehension. The qualitative data shows that the students were enthusiastic and interested in reading comprehension. It is suggested that teachers should apply Directed Reading Thinking Activity as one of the strategies in improving students’ reading comprehension.   Key Words: Reading Comprehension, Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA)
THE EFFECT OF THREE FOLD MODEL OF ROLE PLAY TECHNIQUE IN SPEAKING NARRATIVE TEXT Dwi Maya; Masitowarni Siregar
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 1, No 1 (2012): Improvement of English Teaching and Learning
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ABSTRACT The objective of the study was to investigate the use of Three Fold of role play significantly affected students’ speaking competence. This study was conducted by using experimental design. The population was all students of grade XI of SMA PAB 8 SAENTIS with the total number of the students was 120 students. There were 60 students taken as the sample by using cluster random sampling. The students were divided into two groups namely  experimental and control groups. The experimental group was taught by using three fold model of role play while the control group was taught without using three fold of role play. The instrument for collecting data was in the form of oral test. The mean score of post test in experimental group (68,13) is higher than the control group (59,1). The score of experimental group showed that the students’ achievement increases significantly. Dealing the data above, it was found that the use of three fold model of role play affects students’ competence on speaking.   Keywords: three fold model, role play, narrative text, speaking
THE EFFECT OF APPLYING BRAINSTORMING TECHNIQUE ON THE STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH Mirna Fransisca; Zainuddin Zainuddin
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 1, No 1 (2012): Improvement of English Teaching and Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v1i1.361

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ABSTRACT This study aims at investigating the effect of applying Brainstorming Technique on the students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph. The population of this study was  the Grade 8 students of of SMP Negeri 3 Aek Kuo, Labuhan Batu Utara. There were 8 classes which contained around 240 students. 2 classes out of eight classes were randomly taken as the sample of the research. The sample was divided into two groups. The first group (30 students) as the experimental group, while the rest (30 students) as the control group. The experimental group was taught by applying Brainstorming Technique., and the Control Group was taught by using Conventional Technique. The instrument for collecting the data was essay test. To obtain the reliability of the test, the writer used the inter-rater formula. The result of the study showed that the reliability of the test was 0.55. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The analysis showed that the scores of the students of the experimental group were significantly higher than the scores of the students in the control group at the level significance 0.5 with the degree of freedom (df) 58 the  is 4,650. while the  is 1,671.  Therefore, the hypothesis  is accepted. It means that that Brainstorming Technique significantly affects the students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph.   Key words: Brainstorming, Writing, Descriptive Paragraph

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