B. Research Problems
In this study, the researcher would like to search for the answers of these following questions:
1. How is a set of English speaking materials for grade eight of the English
club students designed? 2.
What does the design look like?
C. Research Limitation
This research is limited to design suitable English speaking materials for the eighth graders of English club of SMP Pangudi Luhur 1 Yogyakarta. The researcher
designs a set of English speaking ma terials based on the students’ needs. The
students referred here is the grade VIII G English club students of SMP Pangudi Luhur 1 Yogyakarta. The class consisted of 28 students who were present during
the data gathering. Because the study was limited to the above subjects engaged in an English
club setting, the researcher does not wish to generalize the findings as applicable to any contexts. In designing the speaking materials, the researcher uses jazz chants
technique that provides many chances for the students to focus on the stress, rhythm, and intonation.
D. Research Objectives
The objectives of this study are firstly to design a set of English speaking materials using jazz chants for English club of grade eight students in SMP Pangudi
Luhur 1 Yogyakarta. Secondly, the study aims to present a set of English speaking PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
materials using jazz chants for English club of grade eight students in SMP Pangudi Luhur 1 Yogyakarta.
E. Research Benefits
The results of this research are expected to provide benefits for those who have concern in teaching and learning process of English as explained below.
1. English teacher
This set of English speaking materials is expected to be used by the teachers to teach speaking. It is also expected for the teacher to inspire and motivate the
teachers to be more creative in developing teaching materials for speaking skills. 2.
The eighth grade English club students of SMP Pangudi Luhur 1 Yogyakarta This product of the research can be a benefit for the students to improve their
speaking skills. Moreover, the activities provided are expected to motivate and encourage the students to join the learning class. Besides, the product of the
research can give more chances for students to improve their speaking skills. 3.
Other researchers This research can be a useful tool for other researchers who are going to
conduct a study that focus on the designing a set of teaching materials.
F. Definition of Terms