CYCLE 2
Figure 3.1 The Procedure of CAR Modified by the Writer
E. The Subject and the Object of the Research
The subject of the research is second grade students of Junior High School at SMP IT Annjiah Cibinong which consist of 28 students, 10 girls and 18 boys.
Furthermore, the object of the research is information-gap activity to increase stude ts u de sta di g of the “i ple Past Te se.
F. The Role of the Writer on the Research
The role of the writer on this research is as an observer who collaborates with the English teacher. As an observer, beside she makes lesson plans and
research instruments test, fieldnotes, interview, and observation form, she also manages teaching materials used by the teacher. However, the teacher carries out
the a tio ased o the lesso pla s ade by the writer.
The teacher and the writer modify the lesson plan
collaboratively by designing the new teaching strategy
and make the irregular verb list.
The writer implements the new lesson plan which is
emphasized on the problem occured in the first cycle.
The writer observes the tea he s a ti it , stude ts
activity and class situation based on the observation
forms and
takes other
information on the field The writer discusses the
result of the second cycle with the teacher. If it
achieves the criteria of
action success, the second cycle is the final cycle.
G. The Procedures of Classroom Action Research 1.
Planning
There are four points done in planning phase. The planning starts from observation to SMP IT Annajiah Cibinong while teaching learning grammar is
carrying out. After observing, the planning moves to make lesson plan based on the syllabus used. Moreover, making research instrument including test and
observation form both for teacher and students are done in this phase. The last one is preparing teaching material including irreguler verb list and information-
gap worksheet.
2. Acting
As stated in the method of the research above, the writer collaborates with the English teacher. It means that in acting phase, the researcher as observer
observes the teacher, the students and the activity of teaching learning process. On the other hand, there are three main points done by the teacher in acting
phase. They are giving test pre-test and post test, conducting information-gap activity, and giving the understanding of Simple Past Tense based on
information-gap worksheet given to students. Since teaching and learning period for Simple Past Tense is limited, the writer and the teacher sets two
actions for each cycle.
3. Observing
Observing phase is conducted while the acting is being carried out, so that both of them are done at the same time. It is completely done by the writer as
observer by noticing the activity, filling in the form of observation and taking otes elated to tea he s pe fo
a e, stude ts eha io a d stude ts feeli g expressed. At last, the outcome of the observing becomes one of the parts that
is used in reflecting phase.
4. Reflecting
Reflecting is done in the end of each cycle in which the process of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation are done. The three prosesses are conducted toward
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