IMPROVING STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL ON PICTURE AND PICTURE STRATEGY AT SMP YABES SCHOOL

Abstrak

This study aims to: (1) analyze the classroom dynamics during the use of picture series in teaching writing, and (2) assess the improvement in students' skills in writing  texts through the use of picture series. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing a classroom action research design conducted in two cycles. Data were gathered through observations, field notes, and interviews. The participants of this research were 34 tenth-grade students from SMP Yabes School, Tanjung Mulia, Medan. Findings revealed that the use of picture series enhanced students' ability to write recount texts, fostered an enjoyable learning environment, and increased their interest in writing. In the first cycle, 27% of students participated in learning activities, which rose to 83% in the second cycle, with students achieving good and excellent performance. These two cycles proved effective in improving students' skills in writing recount texts. The students demonstrated greater ability in developing story ideas and showed active participation and enthusiasm throughout the learning process. This indicates that the implementation of picture series as a teaching medium significantly improved the writing skills of Grade Ninth students at SMP Yabes School.