LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS IN IMPROVING VOCABULARY AT SDN KEBRAON II SURABAYA SKRIPSI

  IMPROVING VOCABULARY AT SDN KEBRAON II SURABAYA SKRIPSI ALFA HUSNUL HAKIMAH NIM 20101111160 PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya JUNI 2014 Skripsi yang ditulis oleh Alfa Husnul Hakimah ini telah disetujui oleh dosen pembimbing untuk diujikan tanggal 21 Juni 2014.

  Dosen Pembimbing Tanda Tangan Tanggal I.

  Dr. Amrin Batubara, S.Pd., M.Pd. ……………… …………… II.

Armeria Wijaya, SS., M.Pd. ……………… ……………

  Mengetahui: Ketua Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Linda Mayasari, S.Pd., M.Pd. Skripsi ini telah diuji dan dinyatakan sah oleh Panitia Ujian Tingkat Sarjana (S1) Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya sebagai salah satu syarat memperoleh gelar Sarjana Pendidikan, pada tanggal 21 Juni 2014.

  DosenPenguji Tanda Tangan Tanggal I.

  ……………… …………… Dr. Amrin Batubara, S.Pd., M.Pd.

  II.

  ……………… …………… Gusti Nur Hafifah, S.Pd., M.Pd.

  III.

Drs. Wijayadi, M.Pd. ……………… ……………

  Mengetahui: Faultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

  Universitas Muhammadiyah Dekan, Dr. M. Ridlwan, S.Pd., M.Pd.

  

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  Firstly, the researcher would like to thank to Allah SWT who has given the mercy and bless her to finish this research on time. In order to finish this research, which is titled Learning Strategies Used by the Fifth Grade Students in Improving Vocabulary at SDN Kebraon II Surabaya, the researcher received supports from many people, either morally or materially. Therefore, the acknowledgement of this research is addressed to all of people, especially to: 1.

  Dr. M. Ridlwan, S.Pd., M.Pd., as a dean of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education in the University of Muhammadiyah Surabaya.

  2. Linda Mayasari, S.Pd., M.Pd., as the head of English Department in the University of Muhammadiyah Surabaya.

  3. Dr. Amrin Batubara, S.Pd., M.Pd., as the first advisorthat has helped her in finishing this research.

  4. Armeria Wijaya, SS., M.Pd., as the second advisor that has helped her in finishing this research.

  5. All of the lecturers of English Department in campus Wiyung that had given support and help to her during the process of conducting this research.

  6. Yosi Apriliana, SS., as the English teacher of SDN Kebraon II Surabaya who help her so much in collecting data.

  7. Her beloved parents, Akhmad Wahyudi and Hartinik, who always pray of her in everyday and always force her to finish this research immediately.

  8. Her beloved brother and sister, M. Arif Rahman Hakim and Aisyah Fathonah, that always tease her every time when this research was conducted.

  9. The students of SDN Kebraon II Surabaya that always give support to her to be graduated and get married immediately.

  10. All of friends, especially her best friends, and others that cannot be mentioned one by one in arranging this research.

  The researcher has tried to give her best in arranging this research properly but she is aware that there are still many mistakes in this research. Therefore, the helpful suggestion of this research is hoped by the researcher to correct this research to be better. This research is hoped to be useful for anyone in education program.

  Surabaya, June 21, 2014 Alfa Husnul Hakimah NIM 20101111160

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS………………………………………………....... vii

TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………………… ix

LIST OF THE TABLE………………………………………………………... xii

LIST OF PICTURE…………..………………………………………….…… xiii

STATEMENT OF ORIGINAL RESEARCH………………………………. xiv

ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………………. xv

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION……………………………………………… 1

  1.1 Background of the Research ...………………………………………………. 1

  1.2 Statements of the Problems ...………………………………………………... 5

  1.3 Objective of the Research ...…………………………………………………. 5

  1.4 Significance of the Research ………………………………………………… 5

  1.5 Scope and Limitation ………………………………………………………... 5

  1.6 Definition of Key Terms …………………………………………………...... 6

  

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE………………….... 8

  2.1 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) ………………………………………. 8

  2.2 Language Learning Strategies (LLS) ………………………………………. 10

  2.3 The Classification of Language Learning Strategies ………………………. 12

  2.4 Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLS) …………………………………….. 13

  2.5 The Classification of Vocabulary Learning Strategies …………………….. 14

  2.5.1 Determination Strategies ……………………………………………. 17

  2.5.2 Social Strategies …………………………………………………….. 17

  2.5.3 Memory Strategies …………………………………………………... 18

  2.5.4 Cognitive Strategies ………………………………………………..... 18

  2.5.5 Metacognitive Strategies …………………………………………..... 19

  

CHAPTER III: METHOD OF THE RESEARCH………………………….. 21

  3.1 Design of the Research ……………………………………………………... 21

  3.3 Setting of the Research ……………………………………………………... 22

  3.4 Techniques of Data Collection ……………………………………………... 22

  3.5 The Data Collection Procedures ……………………………………………. 23

  3.6 The Data Analysis ………………………………………………………….. 24

  3.6.1 Data Reduction ………………………………………………………. 25

  3.6.2 Data Coding …………………………………………………………. 25

  3.6.3 Data Display …………………………………………………………. 25

  3.6.4 Conclusion Drawing…………………………………………………. 26

CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS………………………….. 27

  4.1 Kinds of Strategies Used by the Students in Improving Vocabulary ……… 27

  4.1.1 Finding ……………………………………………………………….. 27

  4.1.2 Discussion ……………………………………………………………. 30

  4.1.2.1 Analyzing Part of Speech …..................................................... 30

  4.1.2.2 Analyzing Pictures or Gestures ……………………………..... 30

  4.1.2.3 Guessing Meaning from Textual Context ………………...….. 30

  4.1.2.4 Using a Dictionary ……………………………..…………….. 31

  4.1.2.5 Asking Teacher ………………………………………...…...... 31

  4.1.2.6 Ask Classmates for Meaning ………………………………… 32

  4.1.2.7 Studying and Practicing in a Group …………………...……... 32

  4.1.2.8 Connecting Word to a Previous Experience ……………….… 32

  4.1.2.9 Connecting the Word to its Synonyms and Antonyms ………. 33

  4.1.2.10 Image Word Form …………………………………………... 33

  4.1.2.11 Image Word’s Meaning ……………………………………... 33

  4.1.2.12 Studying the Spelling of Word ……………………………… 33

  4.1.2.13 Saying New Word Aloud when Studying …………………... 34

  4.1.2.14 Using a Physical Action …………………………………….. 34

  4.1.2.15 Verbal Repetition ………….………………………………... 34

  4.1.2.16 Written Repetition …………………………………………... 35

  4.1.2.17 Keep a Vocabulary Notebook ………………………………. 35

  4.1.2.18 Using English- Language Media …………………………….. 36

  4.1.2.19 Testing Oneself with Other Tests …………………………… 36

  4.1.2.20 Skipping or Passing New Word …………………………….. 36

  4.1.2.21 Continuous to Study Word Over Time ……………………... 36

  4.2 How the Studen ts Use the Strategies ………………………………………. 37

  4.2.1 Finding …………...………………………………………………… 37

  4.2.2 Discussion …………...……………………………………………... 37

  4.2.2.1 Analyzing Part of Speech ……………..……………..……….. 37

  4.2.2.2 Analyzing Pictures ……………..…………………………….. 38

  4.2.2.3 Using a Dictionary …………………………….....…………... 38

  4.2.2.4 Asking Teacher …………………………………………...….. 39

  4.2.2.5 Studying and Practicing in Group ………………………….… 39

  4.2.2.6 Connecting Word to Synonyms and Antonyms …………….... 39

  4.2.2.7 Studying the Spelling of W ord ……………………………...... 40

  4.2.2.8 Using Physical Action ……………………..…………………. 40

  4.2.2.9 Verbal Repetition ……………………….……………………. 40

  4.2.2.10 Keep a Vocabulary Notebook ……………………..…...…… 41

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION………………………. 42

  5.1 Conclusions ……………………………………………………………….... 42

  5.1.1 Kinds of Strategies Used by the Students ……………………..……... 42

  5.1.2 How the Students Use the Strategies ………………..……………….. 42

  5.2 Suggestions …..…………………………………………………………….. 43

  5.2.1 Suggestion to the Teacher ………………………………………..…... 43

  5.2.2 Suggestion to the Students ……………………………………..…….. 44

  5.2.3 Suggestion to the Further Researcher ……………………………..…. 44

  

REFERENCES ………………………………………………………………... 45

APPENDIX ……………………………………………………………………. 48