THE USE OF MANUAL SUPER TWIST TEXT GAME TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ENGLISH VOCABULARY (A Classroom Action Research at the Tenth Grade of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus on Academic Year 2014/2015)
By DESSY TRIANASARI 201132034
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY MURIA KUDUS UNIVERSITY 2015
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THE USE OFMANUAL SUPER TWIST TEXT GAMETO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ENGLISH VOCABULARY (A Classroom Action Research at the Tenth Grade of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus on Academic Year 2014/2015)
SKRIPSI
Presented to the University of Muria Kudus In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Completing the SarjanaProgram in English Education
By Dessy Trianasari 201132034
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTEMENT FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MURIA KUDUS 2015
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MOTTO AND DEDICATION Never give up until dream come true Man Jadda Wa Jadda ( who is earnestly will be successfully ) Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan -Napoleon HillI dedicate this research to: My parents who support and always say a prayer for me My teacher “ Miss Lili ” thanks for the help. My best friend and my sister like“
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motivation and the spirit to me. You’re the best. My friends ( Ratna, Linda, Pinut, Sitong, Farida, Dewi, Fais) for the support and help. For “someone” , you are everything to me. Thanks My other friends who helped me to finish the research.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all, overwhelming praise and gratitude to God Allah S.W.T, who has given His mercies and blessing, so the writer can finish this research proposal without there is any significance of the problem. During this struggle to finish this research proposal, the writer would also like to convey her special gratitude to: 1. Drs. Slamet Utomo, M.Pd as the dean of the Teacher Training and Education Faculty, for all his supports. 2. Diah Kurniati, S.Pd, M.Pd as the head of English Education Department, for all her supports. 3. Rismiyanto, S.S, M.Pd as the first Advisor, for all his valuable time and patience in guiding the writer during the process of writing the skripsi. 4. Aisyah Ririn PU, S.S, M.Pd as the second Advisor, for all her valuable time and patience in guiding the writer during the process of writing the skripsi. 5. Drs. Joko Sutrisno as the principal of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus for his permission and helps. 6. Marliana Ristiani, S.Pd as the English teacher of the tenth grade students for her advice and helps. 7. All the students in the tenth grade for the joy and help, so the writer can always be full of spirit during the process of research.
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The writer beloved family, my mother, father, sister, and brother who always give spirit and love.
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My best friends thank you for the joy and friendship.
10. All of the people involved during the writing of this skripsi. Finally, thanks are also due to those whose names could not be mentioned here, their contributions have enabled her completing this final project. The writer has a great expectation that her study will be beneficial and useful for everybody who interest in reading this research.
Kudus, March 2015 The writer
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ABSTRACT
Trianasari,Dessy.2015. The Use of Manual Super Twist Text Game to Improve Students’ English Vocabulary ( A Classroom Action Research at The Tenth Grade of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus on Academic Year 2014/2015).Proposal Skripsi. English Education Department, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Muria Kudus University. Advisor: (i) Rismiyanto, SS, M.Pd. (ii) Aisyah Ririn PU, S.S, M.Pd Keyword: Students’ English Vocabulary, teaching technique, Manual Super Twist Text Game,
Vocabulary is one of the components of language and the first things appliedby linguists. The students cannot master listening, speaking, reading and writing if the students are lack of vocabulary. Teaching vocabulary is the major part in the process of the language teachingitself. In fact, teaching vocabulary is still difficult. The students often have difficulties to comprehend reading in English.These conditions happen in SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus.To solve the problem, the English teacher should apply the appropriate teaching strategy in teaching. Therefore, the teacher must use the appropriate teaching strategy to make the students learn practically. So that they are able to improve their English Vocabulary. The Use of Manual Super Twist Text Gamein teaching and learning process is expected to stimulate the students’ interest in English vocabulary. It can help students to develop Students’ English Vocabulary. Game is one of fun activity, it can be competition arena for the students. The use of Manual Super Twist Text game is one of kinds of games. The way to play is arranging the letter to be the word based on the numbers of box in period time. The game played in groups. The group which can arrange the most letters will be the winner. The writer conducted Classroom Action Research to solve the problem. The research was conducted in SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus in the Academic Year 2014/2015. The writer only takes a class which consists of 34 students. The research instrument used by the writer is observation sheet, test and questionnaire sheet. The result of the research shows that the use of Manual Super Twist Text Game improves the students’ english vocabulary in SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus. The
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students can enrich their vocabulary and also comprehended the text. The average score in the first cycle is 72,5 and the second cycle is 79,11. The conclusion is the implementation of Manual Super Twist Text Game can improve the students’ english vocabulary. The students also enjoy the game.
ABSTRAKSI
Trianasari, Dessy.2015. Penggunaan Permainan Manual Super Twist Teks untuk Meningkatkan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Siswa (A Penelitian Tindakan Kelas di kelas sepuluh SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus pada Tahun Akademik 2014/2015). Proposal Skripsi. Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Departemen, Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Muria Kudus. Pembimbing: (1) Rismiyanto, SS, M.Pd. (ii) Aisyah Ririn PU, S.S, M.Pd
Kata kunci: Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Mahasiswa, tehnik pengajaran, permainan manual super twist text
Kosakata merupakan salah satu komponen bahasa dan hal pertama yang diterapkan oleh ahli bahasa. Para siswa tidak bisa menguasai mendengarkan, berbicara, membaca dan menulis, jika siswa kurang kosa kata. Mengajar kosakata adalah bagian utama dalam proses pengajaran bahasa itu sendiri. Bahkan, pengajaran kosakata masih sulit. Para siswa sering kesulitan untuk memahami bacaan dalam bahasa Inggris. Kondisi ini terjadi di SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, guru bahasa Inggris harus menerapkan strategi pengajaran yang sesuai dalam mengajar. Oleh karena itu, guru harus menggunakan strategi pengajaran yang sesuai untuk membuat siswa belajar secara praktis. Sehingga mereka dapat meningkatkan kemampuan kosakata bahasa inggris mereka. Penggunaan permainan Manual super Putar Teks pada proses belajar mengajar diharapkan dapat merangsang minat siswa dalam kosakata bahasa Inggris. Hal ini dapat membantu siswa untuk mengembangkan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Siswa. Game adalah salah satu aktivitas yang menyenangkan, game dapat menjadi arena competisi bagi murid-murid. Penggunaan Manual Super Twist Text adalah salah satu jenis game. Cara bermainnya adalah menyusun huruf menjadi kata berdasarkan jumlah kotak pada waktu yang ditentukan. Game tersebut dimainkan dalam grup. Grup yang dapat menyusun kata paling banyak, akan menjadi pemenang. Penulis melakukan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas untuk memecahkan masalah. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus pada tahun akademik 2014/2015. Penulis hanya mengambil kelas yang terdiri dari 34 siswa. Instrumen
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penelitian yang digunakan oleh penulis adalah lembar observasi, tes dan lembar kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan permainan Manual Super Twist Text meningkatkan kosakata bahasa inggris di SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus. Para siswa dapat memperkaya kosakata mereka dan juga memahami teks. Ratarata siklus I adalah 72,5 dan siklus kedua adalah 79,11. Kesimpulannyaadalah pelaksanaan Pedoman super Putar Teks Permainan dapat meningkatkan kosa katabahasa Inggrissiswa. Para siswa juga menikmati permainan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page COVER ........................................................................................................ i LOGO ........................................................................................................... ii TITLE .................................................................................. ........................ iii MOTTO AND DEDICATION.................................................................. iv ADVISORS’ APPROVAL......................................................................... v EXAMINERS’ APPROVAL.......................................................................... vi ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................................................... .... vii ABSTRACT ................................................................................................. viii ABSTRAKSI................................................................................................ ix TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ x LIST OF TABLE......................................................................................... xvi LIST OF APPENDIX................................................................................. xvii CHAPTER IINTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study .................................................................................. 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem............................................................................
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1.3 Objective of the Research .................................................................................5 1.4 Significance of the Research..............................................................................6 1.5 Scope of the Research ........................................................................................6 1.6 Operational Definition .....................................................................................7 CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE& ACTION HYPOTHESIS 2.1 Teaching English in SMA N 1 Jekulo Kudus...............................................
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2.1.1 Purpose of the Teaching English in SMA N 1 Jekulo Kudu...........................9 2.1.2Curriculum of teaching English in SMA N 1 Jekulo Kudu.......................... 10
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2.1.3Material of teaching English in SMA N 1 Jekulo Kudus............................ . 11 2.2General Concept of Vocabulary...................................................................
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2.2.1 Definition of Vocabular............................................................................
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2.2.2 Kinds of English Vocabulary....................................................................... 15 2.2.3The Use of Vocabulary................................................................................. 16 2.2.4 Teaching Vocabulary................................................................................... 17 2.3The Use of Game in Language Teaching .................................................... ....18 2.3.1 General Concept of Game ....................................................................... ....19 2.3.2 Manual Super Twist Text Game ............................................................. ....21 2.3.3 Procedure of Using Manual Super Twist Text Game ............................. ....22 2.4Review of Previous Research ..................................................................... ....22 2.5 Theoretical Framework .............................................................................. ....23 2.6 Action Hypothesis ...................................................................................... ....24 CHAPTER III METHOD OF THE RESEARCH 3.1 Setting and Characteristic of Subject of the Research ....................... ... .
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3.2 Variable of the Research ............................................................................... 26 3.3 Research Design ............................................................................................ 26 3.3.1 Planning ..................................................................................................... 27 3.3.2 Action......................................................................................................... 28 3.3.3 Observation................................................................................................ 30 3.3.4 Reflection................................................................................................
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3.4 Data Collecting Technique........................................................................... 31 3.5 Instrument of the Research.......................................................................... 31
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3.6 Data Analysis................................................................................................ 33 3.7 Indicator Success............................................................................................ 36
CHAPTER IV FINDING 4.1 Pre-Cycle......................................................................................................
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4.2 Cycle I........................................................................................................... 39 4.2.1 Planning.....................................................................................................
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4.2.2.1The First Meeting of Action in Cycle I................................................
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4.2.3 Observation................................................................................................. 42 4.2.4 Analysis and Reflection of the Observation Result................................... 47 4.3 Cycle II.......................................................................................................... 48 4.3.1 Planning...................................................................................................... 48 4.3.2 Implementation the Action......................................................................
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4.3.3 Observation.................................................................................................. 51 4.3.4 Analysis and Reflection of the Observation Result................................... 56 4.4 Students’ Response........................................................................................ 57 4.4.1 Students’ Response in Cycle I...................................................................
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CHAPTER V 5.1 Discussion....................................................................................................... 64 5.1.1 The Implementation of Manual Super Twist Text Game to Improve the Students’ English Vocabulary for Tenth Grade Students’ of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus in Academic Year 2014/2015........................................... ............... 64 5.1.2 The Improvement of Students’ English Vocabulary by using Manual Super Twist Text Game for Tenth Grade Students’ of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus in Academic Year 2014/2015.......................................................................... 66 5.1.3 The Students’ Response of Manual Super Twist Text Game to Improve Students’ English Vocabulary for Tenth Grade Students’ of SMA 1 Jekulo kudus in Academic Year 2014/2015.............................................................67 CHAPTER VI 6.1 Conclusion................................................................................................ ..... 68 6.2Suggestion........................................................................................................ 69 BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 70 APPENDICES..................................................................................................... 72 CURRICULUM VITAE.................................................................................. 113 STATEMENT................................................................................................... 114
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3.6 Score Achievement Category...........................................................................34 4.1 Score of Pre-Cycle test of X7 of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus in the Academic Year 2014/2015.................................................................................................38 4.2 The Observation Result of The Use of Manual Super Twist Text Game toImprove Students’ English Vocabulary (A Classroom Action Research at The Tenth Grade of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus on Academic Year 2014/2015) in the First and Second in the Cycle I..........................................................................................................................43 4.2 Score of The Use of Manual Super Twist Text Game to Improve Students’ English Vocabulary (A Classroom Action Research at The Tenth Grade of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus on Academic Year 2014/2015) in the Cycle I...............46 4.3 The Observation Result of The Use of Manual Super Twist Text Game to Improve Students’ English Vocabulary (A Classroom Action Research at The Tenth Grade of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus on Academic Year 2014/2015) in the First and Second in the Cycle II....................................................................... 52 4.3 Score of The Use of Manual Super Twist Text Game to Improve Students’ English Vocabulary (A Classroom Action Research at The Tenth Grade of SMA 1 Jekulo Kudus on Academic Year 2014/2015) in the Cycle II..............56 4.4.1 Result of Questionnaire in the Cycle I........................................................ 59 4.4.2 Result of Questionnaire in the Cycle II....................................................... .61 4.4 Result of Recapitulation.................................................................................. 63
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LIST OF APPENDICES
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1. The Students’ Initial Name (X7).......................................................................74 2. Syllabus Design.................................................................................................75 3. Observation Sheet..............................................................................................82 4. Questionnaire Sheet...........................................................................................84 5. Lesson Plan ( Pre-Cycle)...................................................................................85 6. Narrative Text....................................................................................................87 7. Lesson Plan ( Cycle I ).......................................................................................88 8. The Legend Of Banyuwangi........................................................... ..................90 9. Students’ Worksheet ( Cycle I )........................................................................ 93 10. Key Answers ( Cycle I )...................................................................................96 11.Observation Result in first and second meeting ( Cycle I).... ..........................97 12. Score the Students’ English Vocabulary in the Cycle I.................................100 13. Lesson Plan ( Cycle II )..................................................................................101 14. Mouse Deer and Tiger....................................................................................103 15. Students’ Worksheet (Cycle II ).................................................................... 106 16. Key Answers ( Cycle II )...............................................................................109 17.Observation Result in first and second meeting ( Cycle II).......................... 110 18. Score the Students’ English Vocabulary in the Cycle II................................113
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