THESIS Presented as Practical Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Attainment of Sarjana Pendidikan Degree in English Language Education
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A THESIS A THESIS
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING EXPLANATION WRITING EXPLANATION WRITING THROUGH THROUGH TASK-BASED LEARNING IN LEARNING IN SMA NEGERI 13 SURABAYA SMA NEGERI 13 SURABAYA (A Classroom Action Research at Tenth Grade Students (A Classroom Action Research at Tenth Grade Students (A Classroom Action Research at Tenth Grade Students of SMA Negeri 13 Surabaya). of SMA Negeri 13 Surabaya). RIA NOVIA RIA NOVIA NIM. NIM. 20141111111 ADVISORS ADVISORS Linda Mayasari, S.Pd., Linda Mayasari, S.Pd., M.Pd. Waode Hamsia, S.Pd., Waode Hamsia, S.Pd., M.Pd. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT EDUCATION ENGLISH DEPARTMENT EDUCATION ENGLISH DEPARTMENT EDUCATION
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING OF
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING OF
EXPLANATION WRITING THROUGH TASK-BASED
LEARNING IN SMA NEGERI 13 SURABAYA
(A Classroom Action Research at Tenth Grade Students of SMA
Negeri 13 Surabaya)
THESIS
Presented as Practical Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Attainment of
Sarjana Pendidikan Degree in English Language Education
RIA NOVIA
NIM. 20141111111
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT EDUCATION
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND TEACHERS TRAINING
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURABAYA
2018
Pernyataan Tidak Melakukan Plagiat
HALAMAN PENGESAHAN PANITIA UJIAN
ACKNOWLEDMENT
Bismillahirahmanirrahim…First of all, the researcher would like to express her thank for more than million times to Allah SWT, who has been giving the researcher guidance and strength so she can finish this thesis with full of believe and pride. Peace and blessing always be upon to our Prophet Muhammad SAW, his family, companions and followers.
This thesis is presented to Department of English Education Faculty of Teachers’ Training and Education Muhammadiyah Surabaya University as a fulfillment of the requirement for her degree. The researcher would like to give the deepest thank especially for Mrs. Linda Mayasari, S.Pd., M. Pd. and Mrs. Waode Hamsia, S.Pd., M. Pd., as her advisors who has patiently given guidance and valuable advice to finish this thesis. Her thank also be given to those people who helped her finishing her work, among others:
1. Her beloved parents, Mr. Umardani and Mrs. Ana Maria and her beloved sisters Imelda Fransiska, Intan Ayu Agustin and Novita Cahaya who always give loves, supports, moral encouragement and motivations to finish this thesis.
2. Dr. Dr. Sukadiono, M.M., as the head of Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya
3. Endah Hendarwati, S.E., M. Pd., as the Dean of college the Teacher Training and Education.
4. Drs. Wijayadi, M. Pd., as the Chair Person of English Department.
5. All lectures who have educated the researcher so she knows many things.
6. Her best friends especially in “P2K 2014” class who have always given their best support, care and help.
7. Owners of DECFN Menganti and Pare - Kediri who always supports and helps the writer in financial and moral encouragement.
The researcher realizes that this thesis is far from being perfect. Therefore, the researcher expects some suggestions and criticisms for this paper. At last, the researcher hopes this research paper may be useful for all.
Surabaya, 21 Augustus 2018 Ria Novia
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MOTTOS
“There will be always the possibility; we just need to try, even
harder”
And
“Everybody has to had a change to be somebody”
DEDICATIONS
Umardani and Ana Maria
Beloved parents, homes and inspiring teachers
Imelda Fransiska
Beloved Sister
Intan Ayu Agustin
Beloved Sister
Novita Cahaya
Beloved Sister
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE OF COVER ............................................................................................................... i PAGE OF TITTLE .............................................................................................................. ii PERNYATAAN KEASLIAN TULISAN ............................................................................ iii HALAMAN PERSETUJUAN PEMBIMBING ................................................................... iv HALAMAN PENGESAHAN PANITIA UJIAN .................................................................. v ACKNOWLEDMENTS ..................................................................................................... vi MOTTO AND DEDICATION........................................................................................... viii ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................................... ix TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................... xiii LIST OF TABLES ............................................................................................................. xvi LIST OF APPENDICIES .................................................................................................. xvii
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 1
1.1 The Background of the Study .......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Research Questions ......................................................................................................... 3
1.3 The Objectives of the Study ............................................................................................ 3
1.4 The Significance of the Study ......................................................................................... 4
1.5 Scope and Limitation of the Problem .............................................................................. 4
1.6 Definition of Key Terms ................................................................................................. 5
1.7 Organization of Writing .................................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER II LITERARURE REVIEW ............................................................................... 7
2.1 Review of Theory ........................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Writing ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1.1 The purposes in Writing ............................................................................................ 8
2.1.1.2 The steps of Writing ................................................................................................. 8
2.1.1.3 Explanation Text ..................................................................................................... 10
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ................................................................. 19
4.1 Description of Data ...................................................................................................... 27
4.1.3.2 The result of students’ critical thinking .....................................................................41
CHAPTER V CONCLUSSION AND SUGESSTION ........................................................53
BIBLIOGRAPHY ...............................................................................................................55
LIST OF TABLES Table 4.1: The Result of Pre-Test ........................................................................................ 42
LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix 1: Interview Result ..............................................................................................55
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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