The Effectiveness
of Using Mind Mapping Technique on Students Achievement of Reading Narrative
Text in the Second Grade Students of MTs
CHAPTER
I
INTRODUCTION
This chapter
presents the background of the research, formulation of research problem, the
objectives of the research, research hypothesis, hypothesis testing, the
significance of the research, scope and limitation of the research, and
definition of key terms.
A. Background of the Research
Language is
important in our daily communication. People communicate with other or express
their feelings, by using language. In Oxford Learner’s pocket Dictionary (2004:
240), language issystem of sound, word etc used by humans to communicate
thought and feelings. It means that language is very important for
communication in our daily life. And language is one of the instrument of
communication. Language is
a means of communication. By using language, people can express ideas,
thoughts, opinions and their minds. Language in the world is the most important
means in life because it is impossible for people to communicate with
other and carry on their daily activities without using language. Among those
language, English is one of the international languages. As international
language, English has many imporant roles.
Recently,
English has been becoming number one topic that is being talked by scientist.
It is because, almost every person in this earth needs to study English.
Learning English is very important. English is essential for education
advancement or career development and for interaction with people in other
countries. Besides, English is also used to develop science, technology and
culture. Based on the national education system, there are four skills which
must be acquired by students in learning English, they are reading, listening,
speaking and writing. Furthermore, English also has three components that are
vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Among the four basic skills,
reading is one of the most important skills in learning language because the
success of their learning depends on the greater part of their ability to read.
Reading is construction of meaning from a printed or written message. The
construction of meaning involves the reader connecting information from the written
message with previous knowledge to arrive at meaning at an understanding.
Besides, the issue on the importance of study within context, then support the
importance of improving students’ reading skill. Harmer (2010: 102), also
states that by reading, it can be used to be a good model in writing
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