Reading comprehension is a crucial skill in English language learning. However, many eighth-grade junior high school students still struggle to understand recount texts due to lack of vocabulary and monotonous learning. PowerPoint presentations, media used by the teacher in the classroom, often make students passive and bored. Therefore, interactive media such as ClassPoint is needed. This stud…
Reading comprehension is an essential language skill that enables students to understand and interpret written texts. However, many students had difficulties in comprehending narrative texts due to limited vocabulary, low motivation, and passive participation during the learning process. This study aimed to improve students’ reading comprehension of narrative texts through the implementation …
This study was initiated by a fundamental problem in descriptive text reading comprehension, in which seventh graders at SMP Negeri 1 Tegalrejo demonstrated low reading comprehension. This issue arises from students’ difficulties in understanding vocabulary, identifying main ideas, and recognizing text structure in descriptive texts. The main obstruction also comes from conventional teaching …
Reading comprehension is important to master in learning English. However, ninth-grade students at SMPN 4 Kota Magelang still have difficulty understanding narrative texts. They have low reading comprehension, limited vocabulary, and low interest in reading because teachers often use textbooks and PowerPoint as reading media. Therefore, a more interactive and engaging learning approach is neede…
Language reflects social values, norms, and identity, including expressions considered inappropriate in certain contexts. As future educators, English Education students are expected to understand taboo language and its social implications. This study aims to analyze students’ awareness of taboo language and examine gender differences. This study employed a mixed-method design. The participan…
In Indonesian education setting, universities must meet eight Key Performance Indicators (IKU-PTN), specifically focusing on graduates' career readiness and collaborative classes. To achieve these, Universitas Tidar utilizes Project-Based Learning (PJBL) in the Essay Writing course. However, low student engagement remains a challenge that may hinder these institutional goals. This qualitative s…
Teaching descriptive text in junior high school should enable students to actively participate in classroom learning. However, based on the field's previous observations in seventh grade at SMP Negeri 2 Secang, students’ reading skills remained relatively low. Therefore, appropriate teaching techniques are needed to help students improve their reading skills. This study aimed to describe the …
Writing is an important language skill that students must master, as it involves expressing ideas using proper grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. However, eighth-grade students in Class VIII B at SMPIT Ihsanul Fikri in kota Magelang face difficulties in writing recount texts. They exhibit low motivation, remain passive during the learning process, and struggle with vocabulary, grammar…
Writing skills are one of the most important English language skills for students to learn, particularly the ability to write descriptive texts. However, based on observations of seventh grade students at Syubbanul Wathon Junior High School, it was found that the students’ descriptive writing skills remain low. This is due to several factors, including limited vocabulary, limited access to in…
Reading skills are an important aspect of English language learning, particularly in understanding descriptive texts. However, many students still experience difficulties in identifying main ideas, finding specific information, and interpreting implied meanings within a text. These challenges indicate the need for effective instructional strategies that encourage students to become more active …