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result of the evaluation and the implementation of PS in the first cycle were used to find out the strengths and weaknesses of the implementation of picture series in
the first cycle. It was also used to answer why did it happen and how should it be then?
a. The strengths
1. The implementation of the Picture Series PS in the first cycle was successful to improve the students’ scores compared with the result of the
pre-test in which the mean was 51.906, the mean of first cycle was 56.631. It can be concluded there is a progress than before. It means that there is
improvement of the students’ ability. As for computation using t-test of non independent, the result is t
˳=6.93818881. Because t˳ is higher than t
t
31,0.05
1.960 or 1t can be said that t
o
˃ t
t.
It means the students’ ability improved significantly.
2. The strengths of the action using PS in writing a procedure text were as follows:
a Writing progress 1 It enabled the students to generate the needed words based on PS in
writing a procedure text Vocabulary. 2 It enabled the students to arrange procedure text which was well-
punctuated and well-capitalized Mechanics. b Classroom atmosphere
1 It gave a bit fun to the students so it makes the students more interested in joining the lesson.
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2 The students felt easy to write a procedure text through PS 3 The atmosphere of the class was more alive.
b. Weaknesses
In spite of the fact that there were many benefits when Picture Series PS was implemented in the teaching-learning process, the researcher still found
problems faced by the students. The students’ problems in the first cycle were as follows:
1. Writing progress The students still found difficulties in grammar, content, and organization
aspect. 2. Classroom atmosphere
a The teaching learning activities were still dominated by the teacher. b There were few students who were still passive and unmotivated to
get involved during the teaching-learning process: pairs’ project, and group project.
c There were many students making a little conversation with their friends. They did not do task seriously.
5. Why it happened?