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students can learn through observing actions as well as by performing the actions themselves.
Based on the description above, the writer intends to conduct an action research in SD Negeri Blulukan 1 to solve the problems that arise and to improve
the students’ vocabulary mastery by using TPR. Therefore, the writer chooses a
topic on her study that entitles: “IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE TPR FOR
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Classroom Action Research at the Fourth Grade Students of SD Negeri Blulukan 1 in the 20102011 Academic Year”
B. Problem Statement
From the observation above the researcher formulates the problems of this research as follows:
1. Could TPR improve the vocabulary mastery of the fourth grade students of SD
Negeri Blulukan 1 in the 20102011 academic year? 2.
Could TPR improve the student’s attention and concentration in teaching vocabulary of the fourth grade students of SD Negeri Blulukan 1 in the
20102011 academic year?
C. Objective of the Study
Based on the problem statement above, the objectives of the study can be formulated as follows:
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To identify whether TPR can improve the vocabulary mastery of the fourth grade students of SD Blulukan 1 in the 20102011 academic year.
2. To identify whether TPR can improve the student’s attention and
concentration of the fourth grade students of SD Blulukan 1 in the 20102011
academic year.
D. Benefit of the Study
The study may give some contributions for the improvement of the English language teaching and learning either theoretically or practically.
Theoretically, it is expected that this study will give consideration or alternative for teacher of English in understanding the concept of vocabulary teaching
through theories that stated in this study. Practically, it is expected that this study will give a clear description about
TPR in order to improve students’ vocabulary mastery. Then it can improve the quality of English language teaching and learning.
1. For the students
Through TPR, they will get an enjoyable situation. They will not feel being forced in learning English. Actions help strength the capability of their brain in
internalizing words meaning. As the result, their vocabulary mastery will improve. 2.
For the teacher For teachers, it gives some information about the teaching
vocabulary and the students difficulties in vocabulary learning. These enable them to understand the nature of teaching English vocabulary, know factors cause
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to overcome the problems
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CHAPTER II THEORETICAL REVIEW
