CHAPTER
I
INTRODUCTION
A.
Background
of the Study
According to Torrance,
Waes&Galbrait (2007: 23) Writing is a visual representation of spoken
language. In Junior High
School, learning English
is to develop
the language skills, the
aim of teaching English in junior high school to
university is to develop working knowledge of English reflected
from effective writing
ability, ability to make a visual representation of
spoken English. In
related to the written language, writing is a means of communicating ideas and
information which are related to the thinking process and expression of ideas
in written form. It is important for the students to express their ideas and
opinions. Writing is a complex activity. There are several process, mental and
physical being carrier at the same time. Writing is used by educated people to
persuade and influence other people.
Writing is one of the four macro skills needed to be mastered as we learn
a language and is one of the productive skills. Being a productive skill means
that during the practice, we act to produce the language. Writing itself is
indeed an active skill as in the act of creating a text, we need to do some
steps like setting goals, generating ideas, organizing information, selecting
appropriate language usage and use, making a draft, reading and reviewing it,
then revising and editing (Hedge, 2000:
308).
Based on Huy (2015: 54) Writing is a skill, which is not only helpful in
writing to English, but also useful to improve other considerably.
Although writing is
an essential skill,
many students at
junior school are
not interested in it,
many students were
never required to
learn proper spelling or grammar.
These poor students come to think that “English” and “writing” are nothing but
spelling and grammar. To them, writing means inevitable failure. Good writing
is sometimes they believe they will never be able to achieve, because they not
only identify good writing with proper spelling
and grammar etc.
Based on Weigle (2002:
1) Writing is one
of important skills
that students need
to develop. The ability to write is very important for
the academic context, business and personal
relation in the
global community. In the academic context, this ability is used to
measure the students‟ writing proficiency
such as composing
academic easy or
writing some texts which are included in the curriculum.
In the business context, the ability to
write is important
for those who
make business relation
with other across the nation by
sending email or composing business report. writing a letter or message is also
a means of communication which can connect the relationship between people
indirectly
The problems that students at junior school
usually have to
face are the motivations for
my research.
According to Armstrong (2000: 7) suggests board games as a teaching strategy
that might suit students with interpersonal intelligence because they provide
an excellent setting for interaction between students.
B.
Identification
of Problem
Based
on the background above that the learning writing skill and ability most
important. The responsibility lies on the teacher's shoulders to enhance their
students' abilities to express themselves effectively. In order for students to
writing well they need to have to expand their cognitive academic language
proficiency level. It contains the genres of power that leads to success. It is
important for students to learn how to think critically and creatively. It is
the teacher's responsibility to initiate this thought process. Writing improves
a person's ability to think concisely and clearly. Students learn to organize
their ideas in a cohesive and flowing manner.
As teachers, we are given the responsibility
of improving and enhancing students' writing, in both content and in
organization. In order for these
children to succeed, they need to be equipped and well aware of the genres of
power which rule the world. Whether oral or written, the different types of
genres are a child's key to power, prestige and privilege. By developing these
styles of writing, a child is empowered to use this key to unlock any door that
leads to success. Writing is a transitory verb, therefore, one should not just
teach writing, but teaches to write something.
From
the explanation above the researcher will apply one of teaching strategy or
tools and media. This is an interesting way and it can increase the student’s
writing ability, namely Board Game. This game is designed to create the
students’ Relating to the case above, the writer conducted a research under the
title:” Increasing the Students’ writing skill by Using Board Game. A Classroom Action Research in
Seventh Grade SMP .
C.
Limitation
of Problem
Based
on the identification problem above the researcher limited the content is a very important component of
writing which should be clear for the students to understand the message
conveyed and gain information from it. Whereas, the vocabulary of writing is concerned to what the students want
to write. By this reason, this study will be focused
on improving the students’ writing ability by Using Board Game. A Classroom Action Research in
Seventh Grade SMP .
D.
Formulation
of Problem
Based
on the previous description, the researcher presents research question, as follow “How can students’ writing skills be increased through the
use of board game activity?”
E.
Purpose
of Study
In this research, the writer arranges purpose this
research was held. Bisedes, it was to incresae based on the formulation of the
problem stated as follow:
1.
To
know how students’ writing skill
2.
To
know how board game can develop student writing skill
3.
To
know how the teacher implement board game to develop student writing skill
F.
Significance
of Study
1.
The
Theoretical
Benefit
a.
The result of the research can be useful
for students as strategy in writing in classroom situation.
b.
The result of the research can be useful
for English teacher in implementing Board Game in teaching learning process.
c. The result of the research is used as reference for those who want to conduct a research of students’ writing skill
2. Practical
Benefit
a.
The result of the research will help the
teacher in increasing their writing skill
b.
The result of the research will give
information to teacher about strategy in teaching writing skill.
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