compose an explanation text with the correct sentences, because the rubrics that contain of vocabulary helped them in using appropriate words. Besides, in this
research, the researcher found that the picture series could make students enjoying the learning process. They did not get bored because they were given a series of
picture that could stimulate their enjoyment.
B. Implications
Based on the results of the research, it was found that the students’ writing skills improved. The implications of the actions are described as follows.
1. The use of picture series improved the students’ skills of writing explanation texts in five aspects of writing, i.e content, organization,
vocabulary, language use, and mechanics. It implies that the teacher needs to use picture series in teaching writing since there were improvements of
students’ writing scores in each aspect.. 2. The use of picture series also improved the students’ motivation in the
English teaching and learning process of writing. They became more active and enthusiastic during the lesson. It implies that the teacher needs
to use picture series in teaching and learning process of writing. This does not mean that the teacher has to use picture series in every meeting but
sometimes the teacher can use this as media in teaching writing. It also implies that the teacher must be creative to design the activities with
various media because it can attract students’ attention in learning writing. 3. The use of picture series created the situation that more enjoyable than
before. It was proved by the students who are enthusiastic to do the tasks
because the pictures attract their attention. It implies that the teacher needs to use picture series as media in teaching writing to make the students have
various activities in the teaching and learning process. So, they do not feel bored and sleepy during the lesson.
C. Suggestions
Based on the conclusions and implications that have been explained above, some suggestions can be directed toward the English teacher, students,
and other researchers. They are presented below: 1. For the English teachers
The results of the research showed that the picture series had positive affects in improving the students’ writing skills. It could be
seen from their involvement in teaching and learning process and their writing scores improvement. It is suggested that the English teachers
could apply and explore more deeply the application of picture series in improving the students’ writing skills. It is very useful for them to
use picture series in composing their explanation text. 2. For the students
Picture series stimulated the students’ written responses. It was much easier for them to generate and develop ideas by using picture
series. They would get more ideas to write. Furthermore, the rubric that consists of vocabularies could help them in making sentences.
They could use the appropriate vocabulary in their sentences. Picture series also attract the students’ interest and motivation in teaching and
learning process. Therefore, it is better for them to continue these activities in the future.
3. For other researchers This study only gives an emphasis on the use of picture series to
improve students’ writing skills. It is suggested that the other researchers could conduct the other studies of the same issue in the
other skills.
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