JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature

IMPROVING STUDENTS' READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH PICTURES AT SMA NEGERI 1 REMBOKEN

Meilani Harun, Nihta V. F Liando, Rinny S Rorimpandey — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study sought to determine how to use pictorial posters as media to enhance students' reading comprehension. The study was carried out in SMA Negeri 1 Remboken's Grade XI-IPA. This study used a pre-experiment design employing a reading assessment. Pre-test, treatment, and post-test phases were all included in the data gathering process. 22 students in all were the sample for this study, and they were educated about the Pictures in each class session with descriptive text. The study's findings revealed that the students' mean score for the main concept in the pre-test was 21.3. For the supporting details, the pre-test mean score was X1 = 18.7, while the post-test mean score was X2 = 32.2. Based on the results, we can conclude that there was an increase in the students' achieverment score of 4.83 for the main concept and 10.98 for the supporting details, which was higher than the t-table value of 2.080. Based on the results above, it can be said that incorporating pictures of descriptive texts improved the reading comprehension of the grade XI-IPA students at SMA Negeri 1 Remboken.

Improving Vocabulary Students Through Picture

Sri Arista Mita Dewi Laohan, Jim Ronny Tuna, Nihta V. F Liando — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ABSTRACT

The aim of this research is to find out whether the use of pictures can improve students' vocabulary or not. In this research the writer uses pictures in teaching English vocabulary because pictures can improve students' vocabulary. In conducting this research, the writer used quantitative research methods through pre-experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test. Data is collected through tests. The types of instruments used are multiple choice (optional), matching and true or false which consists of 30 questions. The population of this study were students at SMP Negeri 4 Bunta. The sample was taken from class VII students for the 2023/2024 academic year at SMP Negeri 4 Bunta. Data were analyzed using the average score formula. The results showed that the average pre-test score was 43.47 while the average post-test score was 79.00. It can be calculated that using pictures in teaching English vocabulary can improve students' vocabulary.

Keywords: Improving, Vocabulary and Picture, EFL, Junioh High School

Improving Students' Vocabulary Using Flashcards At SMP N 2 Tondano

Deva Eklesia Rogi, Ignatius J. C. Tuerah, Tirza A. Kumayas — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

One of the language components that students studying a foreign language need to grasp is vocabulary. A vocabulary is a list of words with meanings that we use to communicate our emotions and ideas through language. This implies that kids can produce a greater number of sentences both in writing and speaking if they have a strong vocabulary. Among the many instructional resources available for vocabulary instruction is the use of flashcards. The purpose of this study was to determine how well flashcards work for increasing pupils' vocabulary. Twenty seventh-grade students from SMP Negeri 2 Tondano participated in this study. Pre-experimental design with one group undergoing pre- and post-testing was employed in this study. The study's findings indicate that using flashcards can help pupils' vocabulary grow. The average pre-test score was 5.65, while the average post-test score was 7.55. These results indicated a significant difference between the pre- and post-test scores, indicating that flashcards significantly improve student achievement in terms of vocabulary mastery for grade VII students at SMP Negeri 2 Tondano. It is advised that educators teach vocabulary to their students using flashcards.

Hyperboles Used In The Song Lyrics Of Bruno Mars

Trisya Sekeon, Sarah Kamagi, Tirza A. Kumayas — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The findings of the research, discussion and conclusion. The purposes of the research were to identify and to describe the types of hyperbolic expressions used in the song lyrics of famous male singer Bruno Mars. Descriptive method was applied in conducting the research. Ten popular songs sung by Bruno Mars became the focus entitled Grenade, Dancing with the Star, 24K Magic, Just the Way You Are, It Will Rain, Locked Out of Heaven, Versace on the Floor, Nothin’ on You, Lost and Talking to the Moon. The researcher only took those songs which were released from 2010 till the latest as sources of data. The data were collected and analysed by linguistic theory related to hyperboles as proposed by Christodoulidou (2011). The finding shows that there are 87 hyperbolic expressions found in song lyrics of Bruno Mars. There are 38 hyperboles in the song lyrics of Bruno Mars grouped as overstatement and the rest are 19 hyperboles grouped as hyperboles in impossible description. The first type becomes the most frequent hyperbole type used in the song lyrics of Bruno Mars and the second becomes the least. It can be concluded that hyperboles in song lyrics play powerful social functions and allow songwriters to convey complex emotions, create lasting impressions, and craft lyrics that resonate with a wide audience. The use of figurative language serves as an effective means to enhance the words employed in song lyrics.

An Analysis of Deixis in The Song Lyrics "Dear No One" by Tori Kelly

Lyvia Lauren Rumbay, Nihta V F Liando, Jenie Posumah — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The aim of this research is to analyze the three types of deixis found in the song lyrics “Dear No One” by Tori Kelly. It was conducted in order to examine the types of deixis revealed in the song lyrics “Dear No One” by Tori Kelly. Descriptive qualitative method were used in conducting this research. The data were collected through listening and analyzing the song “Dear No One” by Tori Kelly. The data were analyzed by the steps of data reduction, data display and drawing conclusion. After conducting the research, the findings of this research showed that the three types of deixis occurred in the song lyrics “Dear No One” by Tori Kelly. There were 37 data of deixis which are divided into; 30 data of person deixis that referred to person, 2 data of spatial deixis that referred to place, and 5 data of temporal deixis that referred to time.

THE APPLICATION OF STORYTELLING TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY AT SMP NEGERI 2 TOMPASO

Astrid Ratu, Nihta V. F Liando, Paula A. Rombepajung — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The goal of the research is to determine whether or not storytelling can help students become more proficient speakers. The researcher delimits the study on developing students’ speaking ability using storytelling techniques and be limited to the teacher and student interaction with three material to test for collection the data. This is a quantitative research, and procedure through preexperimental design with one group pretest and posttest. The data collect using Oral test which one to administer the pre-test. This test will determine the extent of the students' understanding as well as the way in which they pronounce the selected story's words and sentences prior to the intervention. Each student must pronounce the provided words and sentences on the test in order to receive the score they receive. The analysis of the data yields the following conclusion: the posttest mean score is 65.40, which is higher than the pretest mean of 32.90. This finding suggests that using the storytelling technique to help students become more proficient speakers is beneficial.

ENRICHING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY THROUGH SPELLING BEE GAME AT THE FIRST GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 4 TONDANO

Eva Silfana Labangka, Mister G. Maru, Delli Sabudu — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not using the Spelling Bee Game can enrich pupils' vocabulary. This research was delimited on the teaching vocabulary particularly noun, utilising the Spelling Bee Game in the first grade of SMP Negeri 4 Tondano. The methodology used for this examine was quantitative. Furthermore, This study used a pre-experimental design with a single group doing both pre- and post-testing and the first grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Tondano which consisted 20 students were the subject of this study. In this study, there were 20 numbers for each test given to students. The result of our examine revealed that the average score in the post-test was more elevated (86,25) than average score of pre-test (43,5). The usage of the Spelling Bee Game can enrich pupils' vocabulary, according to the result.

Mentality in Solomon Northup’s Twelve Years a Slave

Gwine Pundoko, Agustine C. Mamentu, Paula A. Rombepajung — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

^{This study was carried out to reveal the mentality in Solomon Northup’s Twelve Years A Slave novel. This study was delimited on how to find the mentality Twelve Years A Slave. In analyzing this n, the writer focused only on the problems identified above. The main character Solomon was concentrated to analyze his mentality. This research applied qualitative research design because the data are in the form of quotation or description. In carrying out this research, the data were got from the novel entitled Solomon Northup’s Twelve Years A Slave as primary source and also supported by other relevant references such as books, documents and other sources about mentality are considered as secondary source. The study's findings highlight Solomon Northup's profound mental transformation during his enslavement ordeal in "Twelve Years a Slave." Initially content with freedom and family, his abduction into slavery triggers shock and fear. Adapting to survive brutality, Solomon's intelligence and resilience shine through. His unwavering determination to regain freedom and reunite with family underscores the power of hope. Despite post-freedom psychological scars, Solomon's journey illuminates shock, survival, resilience, despair, determination, and trauma's interplay, showcasing human spirit strength against adversity. "Twelve Years a Slave" imparts life lessons on resilience, dignity, hope, empathy, trauma's impact, and enduring challenges' endurance. Solomon's dignity amid dehumanization stresses self-worth importance. His hope and determination illustrate belief's transformative force and emphasize empathy and compassion's role against injustice. Solomon's perseverance symbolizes triumph over adversity, advocating for human rights and equality. Future research could delve into similar themes across literature, employing varied approaches for deeper understanding.}

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES IN WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN’S “FLIPPED”

Silvia Mantiri, Aguatine C. Mamentu, Sarah Kamagi — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to analyze the differences in the perspectives of the main characters in Wendelin van Draanen's novel Flipped. It uses qualitative methods, in which the results are in the form of words. The researcher collected data sources into two categories: primary and secondary sources. The primary data was collected from the Flipped novel, and the secondary data was collected from articles, journals, e-journals, books, e-books, and other sources. The researcher uses a psychological approach especially Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory (1933) to analyze the differences in perspective between Brice and Juli as adolescents. Freud pointed out that early childhood events influence a big part of our mental lives and occur outside of our conscious knowledge. The researcher identified numerous differences in perspectives that affect Brice and Juli's thoughts and behavior as mentally unstable adolescents. The researcher classified these perspectives based on psychological perspectives; the researcher found psychodynamic, cognitive, and cross-cultural perspectives. The occurrence they experienced had an enormous effect on their life. When Brice was a child, he didn't like July, but as he became an adolescent, he started to appreciate Juli—Bryce flipped as Juli had done previously. Brice understands that Juli's charisma and personality set her apart from the other girls. On the other hand, Juli learned to control her feelings for Brice, and she was no longer as fixated on Brice as she had been as a child. Juli has become more focused on herself and her family as she grows.

An analysis of Romance in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight

Bryan Ruswandi Katamona, Delli Sabudu, Tirza A. Kumayas — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of research is the analyze of romance in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight. This research categorized as qualitative research .The data collected in the form of words as well as quotation rather than numbers. Objective approach was applied in analyzing the data. The result of the research shows that the love between Bella and Edward reflected of desire to unite the difference between love and vampire, immortal and mortality .The image of vampire as a soul and other one as an evil vampire.