In reference of the explanation above and the strong desire of finding the solution, the researcher believes the use of media like pictures can help student enrich
their vocabularies while identifying the picture. In this study, PWIM method was applied to teach the students how to construct a recount text correctly based on the
picture. Thus, PWIM can help teacher in building active and cooperative learning. In this research, the researcher expects PWIM is effective to improve students‟ ability in
writing recount text.
B. Identification of the Study
Based on the explaanation above, the identification of the study are as follows: 1. The students spent much time to think what they had to write because they did not
get the ideas quickly. 2. The students had difficulty in writing mechanic, grammar, and organization.
3. The students seem to have low motivation to write since they think writing is something that cannot be achieved by them.
4. Lack of media to teach writing skills so that the teachers only use conventional method such as asking students to search text in English or asking them to
translate text from the text book given. The important of teaching students how to write properly seems to be neglected.
C. Limitations of the Study
There are many models that can be applied by teachers to teach recount text in order to develop students‟ ability in writing recount text. In limitation, this study is
focused on the application of the Picture Word Inductive M odel towards students‟
ability at the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Tangerang Selatan in writing recount text.
D. Formulation of the Study
Based on the explanation above, it can be identified that the students seems to not competent in achieving writing text as they supposed to do. Teachers need to
develop method that can make class to be communicative, and also improve students‟ ability in writing recount text. Picture Word Inductive Model is applied in order to
f ind out whether PWIM is effective on students‟ ability in writing recount text, so the
formulation of the study is: Does Picture Word Inductive Model PWIM affect
students‟ ability in writing recount text at the eighth grade students of SMPN 3 Tangerang Selatan?
E. Purpose of the Study
Picture Word Inductive Model is a model that uses interesting picture to stimulate students to think inductively. By applying PWIM students will actively
involve in the entire process of teaching and learning. This model is also helps students to enrich their vocabularies by allowing them to identify words based on the
selected picture. By looking at the word charts they develop from the picture, it will make students easier to memorize the words. Then they can produce sentences and
paragraphs. Related to the problem of the study, the purpose of this study is to find out whether Picture Word Inductive Model PWIM is effective toward students‟
ability in writing recount text.
F. Significance of the Study
