Datokarama English Education Journal (deejournal)
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): August

DEVELOPING VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH GUESSING WORDS GAME FOR THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 10 PALU

Arika Nurul Iftitah (English Department Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty State Institute for Islamic Studies Palu)
Abdul Gafur Marzuki (English Department Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty State Institute for Islamic Studies Palu)
Ana Kuliahana (English Department Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty State Institute for Islamic Studies Palu)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Aug 2020

Abstract

The objectives of this research was to know the process of learning English vocabulary by using guessing words game and to know the students’ problem in learning English vocabulary by using guessing words game for the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 10 Palu in academic year of2019/2020 with the use of guessing words game technique. In this research, the researcher used qualitative research method. The researcher chose class VII D as sample which consisted of 23 students. In collecting the data, the researcher used four kinds of instruments, they were: observation,interview, test and document. Based on the observation, there are some problems in the teaching and learning. To solve those problems, the researcher implemented guessing words game as vocabulary activities. This research was conducted through classroom action research that consisted of two cycles. Each cycles consisted three meetings. The result of the research showed that there were some improvements of the students’ vocabulary. In cycle 1 average score was 62,86 there were some unsuccessful score. Meanwhile, in cycle 2 average score was 72,34 the implementation of guessing words game was successful in developing students vocabulary. Guessing words game gives better result to develop the students’ vocabulary. In other words, guessing words game is effective to use in teaching English vocabulary.

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Journal Info

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dee

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

deejournal: Datokarama English Education Journal is authorized by the English Tadris Department, Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty, Datokarama State Islamic University Palu. The publication is issued twice a year, in June and December. This journal invites lecturers, researchers, and educational ...