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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ GRAMMAR

MASTERY AND STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY ON

  (A Correlational Study of Tenth Grade Students of SMK Muhammadiyah Majenang in Academic Year 2016/2017)

  

A Thesis

  Submitted to English Education Department In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the S.Pd Degree (S1) By:

  HANIFAH

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TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH PURWOKERTO

2017

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PREFACE Assalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb

  Alhamdulillahi robbil alamin. All praises be to Allah SWT, Lord of the world, who has given the writer love and blessing to finish her last assignment in her study. Peace and salutation be upon to the prophet Muhammad SAW, his family, his companion, and his adherence.

  It is a pleasure to acknowledge the help and contributions to all of lecturers, institutions, family, and friends who have contributed in the different ways hence this thesisis processed until it becomes a complete writing which will be presented to the Teacher Training and Education in partial fulfillment of requirement for the S.Pd degree in English Education Department.

  Therefore, the writer would like to give her gratitude and appreciations to:

  1. Dr. Syamsuhadi Irsyad, S.H., M.H., as the Rector of University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.

  2. Drs. Pudiyono, M.Hum., as the Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty at University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.

  3. Aulia Nisa Khusnia, S.S., M.A., as the Head of English Education Department of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.

  4. Listiani, M.Pd., as the Supervisor who had guided wisely and patiently during making process of the thesis.

  5. All of the lecturers who have delivered their useful and valueable knowledge.

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  6. The teachers of SMK Muhammadiyah Majenang.

  7. Tenth grade students of SMK Muhammadiyah Majenang as the participants.

  8. All of my friends in English Education Department 2013, especially B class.

  9. All of my friends at Azzahro Boardinghouse.

  10. All of people who have helped me, that cannot be mentioned one by one.

  The words are not enough to say any appreciation for their help and contribution in this paper. May Allah, the Almighty bless them all. Moreover, the writer reliazed that this paper is far from perfect. It is pleasure for her to get critiques and suggestions to make this paper better.

  Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb.

  Purwokerto, August 2017 The Writer

  

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DEDICATION

  All praises be to Allah SWT, shalawat and salam always be given to our prophet Muhammad SAW.

  From the deepest and purest, this thesis is dedicated to:  My beloved parents, my father Syahidin and my mother Turiyah that has been given me courage, spirit, and always blessing me in every step, and always support me.  My beloved brothers Atieq Zulkarnain & Syahdan Fakhrurrozi, who always give me support.

   My supervisor, Mrs. Listiani, who gave guidance, advice, support, and suggestion.

   All of lecturers of English Education Department of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.

   My true and loyal friends Eti Nurhayati, Hartini, Ike Damaiyanti, Riyani Latifah Ningsih, Gia Asti Mawaddah, Ade Nia Nurmilah, that supported and helped me. The moments with you are the most beautiful and unforgettable memories. Thank you for coming in my life and make it colorful.  All of friends in English Education Department 2013. viii MOTTO

  With every difficulty, there is a relief (QS. 94: 5) Where there is a will, there is a way No pain no gain

  

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ GRAMMAR MASTERY

AND

STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY ON DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

  

Hanifah

1301050046

ABSTRACT

  The purpose of this study was to know whether there is a significant correlation between students’ grammar mastery and students’ writing ability on descriptive text at the tenth grade students of SMK Muhammadiyah Majenang in Academic Year 2016/2017. The subject of this research was 43 subjects. This study used a correlational study. The writer used random sampling to get the samples. In collecting the data, the researcher used grammar test and writing test. Then, in analyzing the data, the researcher used product moment correlation. The result of this study showed that there was a significant correlation between students’ grammar mastery and students’ writing ability on descriptive text. It is proved by the rxy (0.865) is greater than r table in the degree of 5% significance (0.301). It is considered that alternative hypothesis was accepted and null hypothesis was rejected. In conclusion, there was a significant correlation between students’ grammar mastery and students’ writing ability on descriptive text. In line with this result, the students’ who have a good grammar, they will also have a good writing ability.

  Keywords : Grammar mastery, writing ability, grammar and writing

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE ............................................................................................................. i APPROVAL .................................................................................................. ii LEGALIZATION .......................................................................................... iv PREFACE ...................................................................................................... v DEDICATION ................................................................................................ vii MOTTO .......................................................................................................... viii ABSTRACT .................................................................................................... ix TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................. x LIST OF TABLE ........................................................................................... xiii LIST OF CHART ........................................................................................... xiv LIST OF APPENDICES ............................................................................... .xv

  BAB I INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 1 A. Background of Research........................................................... 1 B. Reason of Choosing Topic ....................................................... 3 C. Problem Identification .............................................................. 4 D. Aim of the Research ................................................................. 4 E. Clarification of Term ................................................................ 4 F. Contribution of Research .......................................................... 5 BAB II THEORETICAL REVIEW .......................................................... 7 A. English Grammar ....................................................................... 7

  1. Definition of Grammar ......................................................... 7

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  2.The Importance of Grammar ................................................. 7

  3.Aspects of Grammar .............................................................. 8

  4. Grammar Test ....................................................................... 13

  B. Writing ...................................................................................... 14

  1.Definition of Writing ............................................................. 14

  2.The Importance of Writing .................................................... 14

  3.The Process of Writing .......................................................... 16

  4.The Elements of Writing ....................................................... 17

  C. Descriptive Text ....................................................................... 18

  D. Previous Studies ....................................................................... 21

  E. Basic Assumption ..................................................................... 23

  F. Hypothesis ................................................................................ 24

  BAB III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ................................................. 26 A.Design of Reasearch .................................................................... 26 B.Time and Place ............................................................................. 26 C.Subject of Research...................................................................... 27 D.Technique of Collecting Data ...................................................... 28 E.Technique of Analyzing Data ...................................................... 30 BAB IV FINDING ........................................................................................ 37 A.Result ........................................................................................... 37 B. Discussion ................................................................................... 44 BAB V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ......................................... 46 A.Conclusion ................................................................................... 46

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  B. Suggestion ................................................................................... 46

  REFERENCES ............................................................................................. 48

  

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LIST OF TABLE

Table 3.1 Table of schedule of research ..................................................... 27Table 3.2 Table of specification of grammar test ....................................... 29Table 3.3 Table of specification of writing test ........................................... 30Table 3.4 Table of criterion of the percentage ............................................. 30Table 3.5 Table of the scale of scoring system............................................ 31Table 3.6 Table of scoring test ................................................................... 32Table 3.7 Table of criterion of product moment ........................................ 34Table 3.8 Table of criterion of reliability .................................................... 36

  

LIST OF CHART

  Chart 4.1 The Result of English Grammar ........................................................ 38 Chart 4.2 The Category of Percantage of English Grammar .............................. 39 Chart 4.3 The Result of Writing Skill ................................................................. 40 Chart 4.4 The Category of Percantage of Writing ............................................. 41

  

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix I Instruments ...................................................................................

  Appendix II Validity & Reliability .................................................................. Appendix III Students’ Score ............................................................................. Appendix IV Students’ Work ............................................................................

  Appendix V Table-R ........................................................................................

  

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