Stella Rose Que
Pattimura University, Indonesia

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Using RAP (Read, Ask, Put) Strategy to Improve Students’ Ability in Reading Comprehension at Class VIII2 of SMP Negeri 2 Dobo Stella Rose Que; Vini Alvionita Wakim
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 1 (2020): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i1.2770

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This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of RAP Strategy in improving students' reading comprehension at the second grade of SMP Negeri 2 Dobo and also to know students' responses toward the implementation of RAP Strategy in to improving students' reading comprehension. This study used Classroom Action Research (CAR). The procedure of the research consisted of four main steps; planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting through cycles. This study was conducted in two cycles. The instruments were test, observation checklist, and questionnaire. The criteria of success were set by the score >18. The implementation was successful if 75% of the students got the score > 18. The findings showed that the students' scores in the reading comprehension test improved in cycle 2. The data showed that the average score in the reading comprehension test improved from 8 students (32%) who got a fair-excellent level to 25 students (100%) got a fair-excellent level. From these findings, it can be inferred that the RAP Strategy has proven to be able to improve students' reading comprehension. In addition, students presented their positive attitude during the implementation of the RAP Strategy. This could be seen in their responses in questionnaire and observation checklist. Finally, it is suggested that the teacher needs to use an RAP Strategy, especially in teaching reading comprehension. It is also suggested that further researchers can use the result of this research as a reference.
Using Flashcard as A Media In Teaching Vocabulary For The Eighth Grade Students Of Junior High School Elsa Matruty; Stella Rose Que
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i1.5490

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The problem of this study was the students’ vocabulary mastery was still low. This study aims to improve student's vocabulary by using Flash Card for the eighth-grade students of SMP Kristen 1 Dobo. One alternative to facilitating students' problems is by using Flashcards. Flashcards can be used as medium and visual aids that are interesting and helpful for the students and teacher during the teaching-learning process. Vocabulary is essential for students in learning English as a foreign language. Vocabulary is a fundamental and essential thing to know. The purpose of learning Vocabulary is to help the students to be able to communicate and help the students to reflect on their experience, show idea, feelings and also understand any kind of meaning. Common vocabulary will obstruct the students' speaking, listening, reading, or writing. Therefore, the students need to learn vocabulary before the four skills.
An Analysis of Figurative Language in Poems by Laksmi Pamuntjak Marce Laimena; Stella Rose Que
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 3 No 1 (2022): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v3i1.7310

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Figurative language is used to beautify literary work, especially poems. It can make the poems more exciting and unique. But some readers cannot identify the figurative language used in poetry. The poem's readers will read, analyze, and interpret poetry without considering the use of figurative language. The research objectives were to explain the kinds of figurative language used in selected poems by Laksmi Pamuntjak and the use of figurative language in Laksmi Pamuntjak's poems. This is qualitative research with content analysis. This approach offered to analyze data by choosing some poems by Laksmi Pamuntjak, reading the poems, identifying the figurative language used in the poems, then analyzing the figurative language used in the poems. In analyzing figurative language in Laksmi Pamuntjak's poems, the researcher grouped them based on the figurative language used in each poem. In analyzing data, the researcher analyzed every figurative language found in the poems and the last drawing conclusion based on the result of the data analysis. This research revealed figurative language in every selected poem by Laksmi Pamuntjak. The figurative languages used in the poems vary. Each poem had characteristics, so the use of figurative language was also diverse. This research will give readers advantages, especially the lectures and the college students. There is hope that more research will analyze figurative language in poetry and other literary works.