USING WORDS CHAINS GAMES TO INCREASE
THE VOCABULARY MASTERY OF THE SECOND YEAR STUDENTS OF SMA
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
This chapter
describes the background, problem statement, the objective of the research, the
significance of the research, and the scope of the research.
A. Background
Vocabulary is a key to master English because by mastering
vocabulary, it is easier for students to understand English. In other words,
most of text books are written in English, Alwasilah in Maryam (2003: 1) point
out that at least 60% of scientific books are written in English, while the
people who can read and understand English are still limit, if they don’t
master vocabulary. In order to master English, the elements of language skills
such as grammatical structure, vocabulary, and sound system must be taught to
the students as the prerequisite knowledge toward the English language use and
skills because language is characterized by these elements.
On of the element of English involve in the language skills
is vocabulary. Vocabulary is only needed to convey what one wish to say that is
organized by Grammar. The ability to communicate and to convey our social needs
could not establish without having enough vocabulary as????
