THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING PICTURE SERIES IN TEACHING

WRITING RECOUNT TEXT TO THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA

MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SURAKARTA IN 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
of English Department

by
TITIS KURNIA RAMADHANI
A320120151

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2016
 A?PROVAL

TIIE EFI'f,CTTVEI\TESS OF USING PICTT]RE SERIf,S IN TEACHING

WRITING RECOI]NT TEXT TO THE IENTII GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA
MI'SAMMADTAS 1 SURAKARTA IN 2015/2016 ACAI}f,MIC YEAR

RESEARCH PAPER

by
TITIS KI]RNIA RAMADIIAM
A320120tsl

Appmved to be Ex&mitred by

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 ACCEPTANCX

TI{E EFFECTI!'ENESS OF USING PICTURE SERIES IN TEACI{INC

WRITING RECOI]NT TEXT TO THE TENTE GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA
MUHAMMADTYAH 1 SURAKARTA IN 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

by
TITIS KURIIIA RAMADHANI
A320120151

Accepted and Approved by Board ExamiBers

School ofTeachcr Training a,td Education
Muhammadiyah Utriversity of Surakarta
on Octobr 21,2016

Team ofExamitrer:
1. Dr. Aram Sutopo, S.Pd, M.IIum.
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2.
(Chair Person)
Drs. Dioko Sdiono, M.Hum.
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(Member I)
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3. Koesoemo Ratih, M.IIum.
(Nlember II)
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 TESTIMONY
Hcre, I testify that in tllis research papcr therc is no plagiarism of the
rcsearch that has been made before to completc bachelor degree in a universit) and
as long as the writer knows that there is also no works or opinions rvhich hale e\'er
been published or composed by the others, except those which the $.iting are
rcfnred in thc manuscript and mentioned in the bibliography. Therefore. if it proves
that therc aro some unfue statements here, I will be fully rcsponsible.

Surakafia. 21 October 2016

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 MOTTO

So, verily, with every difficulty, there is relief
Verily, every difficulty, there is relief
(Q.S. Al-Insyirah: 6-7)

Then which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?

(Q.S. Ar-Rahman)

Truly, my prayer, my service of sacrifice, my life, and my death are (all) for
Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds
(Q.S. Al-Anam: 162)

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 DEDICATION

This research paper is dedicatded to:

My beloved mother,

Siti Islamiyati,

My beloved father,

Drs. Sucipto, and

My beloved brother,

Ramadhan Rasyid Susanto.

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalammualaikum Warohmatullahi Wabarokatuh

First of all, the writer would like to thank Alloh SWT, who has given
opportunity and bless for the researcher to finish the research paper entiteld THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF USING PICTURE SERIES IN TEACHING WRITING
RECOUNT TEXT TO THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA
MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SURAKARTA IN 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR.
Praise to our greatest Prophet Muhammad SAW, who has guided mankind to the
right path blessed by the Lord.
In addition, the writer would like to express her gratitude to everyone who has
given their advice, help, and support in accomplishing this research paper. Thus, the
writer would like to express her greate gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum., Dean of School of Teacher Training
and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph.D., Head of English Education Department,

3. Dr. Anam Sutopo, S.Pd, M. Hum., as the consultant who has given great help, advice,
correction, and guidance in accomplishing this research paper,

4. Aryati Prasetyarini, S. Pd., as the academic advisor who has given and guidance
and help during her study in Muhammadiyah Universitu of Surakarta,

5. All lecturers in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

for giving her knowledge and lectures,

6. Drs. H. Tri Kuat, M.M., M. Pd, as headmaster of SMA Muhammadiyah 1

Surakarta,

7. Dra. Hj. Kus Indah, as English teacher of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta,

8. Her beloved mother and father, Siti Islamiyati and Sucipto, who always give
love, enormous pray, biggest support, care, motivation, and great attention to her
to finish this research paper,

9. Her lovely brother, Ramadhan Rasyid Susanto, who gives care, support,
attention, and make her always happy to finish this research paper,

10. Her dearest one, Kahayan Paksi Wijaya, who always support, care, and
motivate her to finish this research paper,

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11. Her best friend, Putri Rahmawati, Riska Herdiana, Halimah Primeria Yanuar,
Dona Muji Fitriana, Nurdiana Novita Sari, Yosi Nuki Fitra Pratama, Fety
Ardiana, Primayona Marita Pertiwi, Dina Qonita, Muktiari Ayu Winasis,
Hervina Astri Yogawati, who have given support and laugh with her since long
time. Thanks for the mativation, support, prayer, happiness, and friendship,

12. Her best friend, Putri Rahmawati, Riska Herdiana, Fasih Iskartina, Alvy
Mayrina Pribadi, Anik Mutdriyanti and Risky Pujianto, Tiara Rindy Aswary and
Wildan Muhammad Yusuf, Devi Akbareti, Siti Nurkhasanah, Nurdiana Ita
Widyawati, Eka Cendana Nugroho, who always given support and laugh with
her since in University,

13. Her best sister from another mother in Serasi 2A boarding house, Putri
Rahmawati, Riska Herdiana, Fasih Iskartina, Alvy Mayrina Pribadi, Ika Desi
Ashari, Arifa Nur Fitriani, Arumita Pratiwi, Eka Novitasari, Sri Turyati, Ria
Resky Ilham, Nur Wullansari, Notia Melina, Risky Elisa Pratiwi, Triyan, who
always beside her to finish this research paper,

14. The family of PPL SMK N 8 Surakarta 2015, we are united,

15. Almamater of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, and,

16. All of her families, friends, and teachers that cannot be mentioned one by one,
who support her,

Finally, the writer realizes that this research paper is still far from being perfect
and still needs, many improvemnts. However, the writer hopes this research paper
will be useful for the readers.
Wassalammualaikum Warohmatullahiwabarokatuh

Surakarta, 21 October 2016

Titis Kurnia Ramadhani

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 TABLE OF CONTENT
page
TITLE .................................................................................................................... i
APPROVAL .......................................................................................................... ii
ACCEPTANCE .................................................................................................... iii
TESTIMONY ....................................................................................................... iv
MOTTO ..................................................................................................................v
DEDICATION ...................................................................................................... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT .................................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ....................................................................................... ix
ABSTRACT ......................................................................................................... xi
ABSTRAK .......................................................................................................... xii
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ........................................................................1
A.Background of Study..................................................................1
B.Limitation of the Study.............................................................. 4
C.Problem Statement .................................................................... 5
D.Objective of the Study .............................................................. 6
E.Significance of the Study ........................................................... 6
1.Theoretically .......................................................................... 6
2.Practically .............................................................................. 6
F.Research Paper Organization ..................................................... 7
CHAPTER II : LITERATURE REVIEW.......................................................... 8
A.Previous Study .......................................................................... 8
B.Theory Description .................................................................. 12
1.Teaching English ................................................................. 12
2.Teaching Writing ................................................................. 14
a. Notion of Writing........................................................... 14
b. Teaching Writing ............................................................15
c. Process of Writing ..........................................................16
3.Teaching Writing Based on Genre ..................................... 18
4.Teaching Method ................................................................. 19
a. Role of Media .................................................................19

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 b. Pictures series .................................................................20

CHAPTER III : RESEARCH METHOD ......................................................... 22
A.Type of the Research ............................................................ 22
B.Setting ................................................................................... 22
C.Subject and Object of the Study............................................ 22
D.Data and Data Source ........................................................... 22
E.Method of Collecting Data .................................................... 23
F.Data Validity ......................................................................... 23
G.Technique for Analyzing Data ...............................................24
CHAPTER IV : RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION........................25
A.Description of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta ............... 25
1.Profile of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta.......................25
2.Vision of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta .......................26
3.Mission of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta.....................26
4.Facilities Belonging to SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta .26
5.Teacher of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta.....................27
6.Staff of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta ..........................31
B.Research Finding....................................................................31
1.The Implementation of Using Picture Series in Teaching
Writing Recount Text .........................................................32
2.The Effectiveness of Using Picture Series in Teaching Writing
Recount Text.......................................................................50
3.The Strengths and Weaknesses the Effectiveness of Using
Picture Series in Teaching Writing Recount Text ..............59
4.Discussion ............................................................................61
CHAPTER V : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .................................... 64
A.Conclusion ............................................................................ 64
B.Suggestion ............................................................................ 65
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES

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 ABSTRACT

Titis Kurnia Ramdhani. A320120151. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING

PICTURE SERIES IN TEACHING WRITING RECOUNT TEXT TO THE
TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SURAKARTA
IN 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR. Research Paper. School of Teacher Training
and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. October, 2016.

This research focuses on the effectiveness of using picture series in teaching writing
recount text for tenth grade students of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta in the
academic year of 2015/2016. The objectives of the research are to describe the
implementation of the teaching writing recount text using picture series, to describe
the effectiveness of teaching writing recount text using picture series and, to describe
the strenghts and weaknesses the effectiveness of teaching writing recount text using
picture series. The subject of this study is the tenth grade students of SMA
Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta. The method of collecting data are observation,
interview, and documentation. Based on the research finding, there are three stepts in
implementing teaching writing recount text using picture series. The procedure to
teaching writing recount text includes 1) opening, 2) main activity, 3) closing.
Second, the effectiveness of teaching writing recount text using picture series is
36,25. Based on these calculation, from score 76,875 reduced score 40,625. It means
that the using picture series is effective. The third, the strengths are that the learning
became more interesting, the material presented was easier to understand, the
students became more motivated, and also the weaknesses are to find an appropriate
picture and the material being taught is hard, and the printed picture is less clear.

Keywords: effectiveness, writing, recount text, picture series.

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 ABSTRAK

Titis Kurnia Ramadhani. A320120151. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING

PICTURE SERIES IN TEACHING WRITING RECOUNT TEXT TO THE
TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SURAKARTA
IN 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR. Skripsi. Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu
Pendidikan. Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Oktober, 2016.

Penelitian ini berfokus pada efektivitas penggunaan gambar seri dalam mengajar
menulis teks recount untuk siswa kelas sepuluh SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta
tahun akademik 2015/2016. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menggambarkan
implementasi mengajar menulis teks recount menggunakan gambar seri, dan untuk
menjelaskan efektivitas mengajar menulis teks recount menggunakan gambar seri,
untuk menggambarkan kekuatan dan kelemahan mengajar menulis teks recount
menggunakan gambar seri. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas sepuluh SMA
Muhammadiyah Surakarta 1. Metode pengumpulan data yang observasi,
wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang menemukan, ada
tiga tahap pelaksanaan mengajar menulis teks recount menggunakan gambar seri,
pertama, adalah prosedur untuk mengajar menulis teks recount; 1) pembukaan, 2)
aktivitas utama, 3) penutup. Kedua, efektivitas mengajar menulis teks recount
menggunakan gambar seri adalah 36.25. Berdasarkan perhitungan tersebut, dari
skor 76.875 dikurangi skor 40.625. Itu berarti bahwa menggunakan seri gambar
efektif. Ketiga, kekuatan dari pembelajaran ini adalah menjadi lebih menarik,
bahan-bahan yang telah disajikan adalah lebih mudah untuk dipahami, siswa
menjadi lebih termotivasi, dan juga kelemahannya adalah untuk menemukan gambar
yang tepat dan materi yang diajarkan sulit dan gambar dicetak kurang jelas.

Kata kunci: efektivitas, menulis, teks, gambar seri.

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