22 result of the research. It can be seen from different of mean score of the post-test.
TPR method can be understood easily in studying preposition of locations.
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In line with the Abdul Rohim’s findings, Rizqi Amalia 100014018045 2009
. Teaching Vocabulary through Total Physical Response A Pre-
experimental Study at the third grade students of SDN Margajaya V Bekasi Selatan. Her result of the research states that TPR has shown positive significant
difference in vocabulary teaching and learning process. It can be seen based on the students’ post-test scores in learning vocabularies by using TPR are higher
than the students’ pre-test that don’t use TPR method. Next, TPR also can improve the students’ interest in learning English vocabularies because the
students felt interest in learning, felt fun, enjoy and can reduce their stress in learning English.
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Different from the previous skripsi that have been explained above, the writer focuses on the using Total Physical Response TPR of teaching imperative
sentences in conducting the Classroom Action Research CAR to develop students’ ability in using imperative sentences.
D. The Conceptual Development of Action
There are many methods used in teaching language to children. Total Physical Response, a method developed by Asher, is one of methods in teaching
language that may support to realize the expected situation. It can also be presented by using a game that is appropriate to the learners’ characters. Total
Physical Response TPR was developed to reduce the stress people feel when studying foreign languages. One of the primary ways this is accomplished is to
allow learners to speak when they are ready. As one of various grammatical structures, imperative sentences should be taught and practiced as a means of
communication. To realize this goal, learning process of imperative sentence
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Abdul Rohim. Teaching Preposition of Location Based on Total Physical Response TPR An Experimental Study at SMP Islamiyah Sawangan Depok, Jakarta: State Islamic
University, 2009, Unpublished Skripsi.
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Rizqi Amalia. Teaching Vocabulary through Total Physical Response A Pre-
experimental Study at the third grade students of SDN Margajaya V Bekasi Selatan, Jakarta: State Islamic University, 2009, Unpublished Skripsi.
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Responses, it is hoped that the teacher will be able to motivate them to learn and pay attention to the material presented by the teacher, and finally, they are able to
understand English well, and it will encourage students to learn English more effectively and help students to understand the concept of imperative sentences.
E. The Action Hypothesis
The action hypothesis that proposed in this research is “By using Total Physical Response TPR method in teaching imperative sentences can develop
students’ ability in using imperative sentences at VII grade students of MTs Islamiyah Sawangan Depok academic year 20102011”.
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CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGI
This chapter presents the purpose of the study, the time and place of the study, the method of the study, the subject and the object of study, the writer’s
role on the study, the research design, the classroom action research procedures, the data and source of data, the instrument of data collection, the technique of
collecting data, the technique of data analysis. The trustworthiness of study, and the criteria of action success
A. The Purpose of the Study
The purposes of this action research are ; first, to improve the student’s ability in using imperative sentences through TPR at MTs Islamiyah Sawangan,
second, to solve the teacher’s problem in teaching imperative sentences, finally, to improve aspects of the teaching or to evaluate the success of teaching learning
activities.
B. The Time and Place of the Study
This Study was carried out from July to September 2010. The place was at VII grade students of MTs Islamiyah Sawangan Depok, academic year
20102011.
