THE EFFECT OF HUMOR IN READING TEXTS AS TEACHING MATERIALS ON VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT OF THE FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AT MA MA'ARIF BANGIL IN THE 2002/2003 ACADEMIC YEAR

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OF HUMOR IN READING TEXTS AS TEACHmG
MATERIALS ON VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT OF THE f1RST
YEAR STUDENTS AT MA MA'ARIF BANGIL IN THE
2002/2003 ACADEMIC YEAR

THESIS

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Mohammad A(fusyahri
NIM.970210401148

ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
JEMBER UNIVERSITY
OCTOBER, 2002

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MOTTO

There is always life behind the laughs
(Am barningru m)

Learn about everything wherever it comes, although it comes from a crazy or
donkey
(Wise words)

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DEDICATION

I dedicate this thesis to honor:
1. My father and mother, H. M. DHOFLR EL-HAMIDY (Aim) and

KHUSUSIYAH.
You are everything in my life and thanks a lot for everything that you
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give to me. Your love is the greatest inspiration for me. May
Allah bless you.
2. My brothers and sisters (Mbak MUHIB, Mas FARID, Mas NANANG,
Mas ROSYAD, LILlL).
I am thankful for your affection, support, and your understanding. I

love you all so much.
3. My Grandmother, SA'ADAH.
Thanks for your advice and praying
4. My Special Thanks to
(GUS ROFI'I, MBAK NING, MBAK IS AND ALL MY TEACHERS)
Thank you, for never giving up to support, advice and pray me. I will
never forget your kindness. May ALLAH bless you all.
5. My "big family" (Yo, Lat, Ndah and lz)
Thanks for your friendship. You make my world always laugh and
happy.
6. The '1997 level students (Yah, Mil, Lol