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Since the rapid development of globalization era and technology, the students of vocational high school are prepared to master about short functional
text, invitation. Inside-outside circles technique can be the alternative technique to teach writing skill of short functional text, invitation. Therefore, the writer
interests in choosing inside-outside circles technique in the way of improving the students of X RPL 1 and X RPL 2 of SMK 8 N Semarang in writing short
functional text, in the academic year 20102011 as her final project.
1.2 Reasons for Choosing the Topic
The rapid development of globalization era and free trade in Indonesia since 2010 force the graduating students of vocational high school master the interpersonal
conversational conversations and also many kinds of short functional texts such invitation, greeting card, notice, short message, announcement, label,
advertisement, brochure, personal letter, graphic, caution, job vacancy, traffic sign, table, recipe that are written in English. So the students have been familiar
and get easier with the text whenever and wherever they find. The students are also asked to use it in appropriate way.
Most English teachers apply lecturing technique in delivering the material to the students during the teaching and learning activity. The advantage is the
centre of attention is one and only, teacher, during the lesson so that easier to make the students concentrate and pay attention to the material. Otherwise, the
disadvantage is the students become the passive learner. Finally, their creativity is not increase well. They are accustomed receiving the material without knowing
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dept of the materials. The use of inside-outside circles technique can be one of the alternatives for the teacher in their teaching variety. Besides, the students also get
the new way of learning which can refresh their mind. It offers new environment which is really different from the daily seat arrangement. The activity needs the
body movement and can increase their self confidence. In addition, the students may be talkative along the class because they are the centre of the activity.
1.3 Statement of the Problem
The problem stated in this study is:
How significant is the use of inside-outside circles technique in improving the students’ ability in writing short functional text?
1.4 Purpose of the Study
Based on the problem stated above, the purpose of the study is:
To know how significant the use of inside-outside circles technique in improving the students’ ability in writing short functional text is.
1.5 Significance of the Study
