learning process. Some documentation in the form of photographs were taken to support the research data related to the teaching learning process. The data of cycle 1 were
collected through classroom observation and interviews.
a. Applying Photographs Based Activities.
Applying Photograph Based Activities aimed not only to bring images in
reality but also become one of fun elements during the class. When photographs first were distributed in class, students gave attention and examined these photographs
seriously. They tried to give comments or to ask question related to the photographs even to suggest idea.
Later, there were some tasks followed that students should do. Using various learning aids such as dictionary and text books, they tried to complete their tasks.
Students seemed to be enthusiastic while doing the tasks. Then, there was an enhancement of students‟ writing performance. They seemed to be more confident and
comfortable when they began to write. Students admitted that using photographs would help them getting ideas easily then writing them into their own descriptive text clearly.
They could mention some adjectives and nouns that could be used as the ideas of writing.
. Ss were shared the other photograph. I asked Ss to observe what they learnt from the photograph in group. One by one Ss‟ group presented their result that they found.
“Policeman, pak.” The one group answered. “He is handsome, pak . “ the other groups added.
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T he photographs also increased students‟ motivation and attention toward
writing English. Their English teacher which was interviewed commented positively when she
found that her students‟ motivation in learning English increased and they knew better on how to generate ideas and to construct them into the sentences after that,
to organize their sentences into the well arranged descriptive texts. R
: “What is your opinion about the instructional media which are
photograph implemented today?
“
Bagaimana pendapat ibu mengenai media dalam hal ini foto-foto dan beberapa aktifitas yang saya implementasikan di
kelas ?
ET :
“The photograph and activities which you designed interesting enough. By using the photograph, students begin to make their ideas to be simple
descriptive texts “
Oh iya mas foto dan aktifitas yang mas buat cukup menarik. Melalui penggunaan foto juga, para murid mulai bisa untuk mengarahkan
membuat ide menjadi sebuah bentuk tulisan.
Interview Transcripts, 23
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may 2014 R: Researcher ET : English Teacher
R :
“When I used photographs and gave you the writing practice activities, do you like it?
”
Oh iya. Lha terus ketika saya pakai foto dan beri aktifitas untuk latihan menulis , kalian suka enggak ?
S18 : ” I like it sir. It became more interesting”
Saya suka pak. Jadi lebih menarik
S22 :
“Yes, sir using photograph can be easier to get ideas.” Iya pak pakai foto jadi
lebih cepat dapat ide S23 :
“It can be clear to describe, Sir” Jadi jelas ndeskripsiinya gitu pak…….
R :
“Then, do you feel confidence to write English?” Lalu kalian lebih pede donk
buat nulis lagi ? All :
”Insa Allah, nooded” Insaa Allah , pak menganguk Interview Transcripts, 21
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may 2014 R : Researcher S18,22, 23 : Student 18 , 22, 23 All
b. Giving rewards to the active students.
This supporting action influenced the students individually competing to others students in suggesting their answer while in group work they began participated. The
participation could be shown as they took creativity to do the task. Then, they helped their friends to understand the instructions and to examine the photographs provided.
After that, they also helped their friends to start their writing in generating ideas and finding some vocabulary needed to do the task. The students seemed to start
involving group discussion actively and giving motivation each other.
However, there were still found some students who were inactive in group discussion session, they were warned and monitored.
…Ss did it in group. Then, I asked Ss to present their group result in blackboard after that I would give the direct mark. Ss actively came forward and wrote their group
result. Ss and I checked the answer together. Ss could easily answer the uncompleted sentences and I gave the direct mark….
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I monitored Ss . I asked to one of groups.
“ Why do not you start to finish your practice?” Kamu kok gak ngerjain latihannya ? “ Students responded “
Ini pak nunggu garisannya.
“ “
I wait the ruler, Sir “ I asked them to complete the
practice soon. In the back row, I saw there was only one student which did their group practice while the others friends in the same group looked talking each other
out of topic. I approached this group and warned to help their friends.
“Help your friends, this is the group discussion class
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