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Genre Journal: Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS UNIMED
ISSN : 23015160     EISSN : 29861551     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24114/genre.v11i4
Genre Journal : is a journal of art creation and study managed by the English and Literature Program, faculty of Language and Art, State University of Medan. Genre is a quarterly publication primarily intended to publish articles, either research-based or conceptual, on language teaching and learning, language acquisition, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and pragmatics.
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TEACHER’S CODE SWITCHING IN ENGLISH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION OF SEVENTH GRADE AT SMP NEGERI 13 MEDAN Indah Syafitri; Ade Aini Nuran
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 12, No 1 (2023): Genre Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/gj.v12i1.48591

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The objectives of this study are to find the types of code switching use by the teachers in providing English classroom instruction and to describe the reasons why the teachers use code switching in English classroom instruction at seventh grade of SMP Negeri 13 Medan. This study was conducted on English teachers of seventh grade at SMP Negeri 13 Medan. Descriptive qualitative research design was used as a research method while in data collection, observation, video recording, and interview were used in this study. The results showed that (1) in English classroom instruction of seventh grade that the teachers use three types of code switching namely 9 utterances in tag switching, 10 utterances with inter-sentential switching, and 43 utterances in intra-sentential switching and (2) teacher’s reasons use code switching in English classroom instruction was triggered by rhetoric reason where the teacher use English and Indonesian as the language classroom, topic of conversation based on the topic that discussed in each of meetings, and the student’s lack of vocabulary in English. Hence, it can be concluded the teachers use code switching in English classroom instruction to reach the student’s knowing and understanding about the learning in English classroom and to create the environment classroom enjoy and motivated.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN ANSWERING READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS OF HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS Eka Pradana; Indra Hartoyo
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 12, No 1 (2023): Genre Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/gj.v12i1.48599

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This study aims to describe the ability of tenth-grade students of SMA Swasta Imelda Medan in answering reading comprehension question of Higher Order Thinking Skills based on Curriculum 2013 with essay question of Narrative Text legend story. This research was conducted with Quantitative-Descriptive method. The data analysis was a test that consist of 3 analysing level question, 2 evaluating level question and 1 creating level question. Total 6 essay HOTS question with the text was Narrative Text legend story. The test was taken from 30 students of class X-MIPA SMA Swasta Imelda Medan. This research has found that the ability of the tenth-grade students of SMA Swasta Imelda Medan was poor. With the mean of Analysing 49.07; Evaluating 51.25; and Creating 28.3. The number of students who got excellent in analysing were 8 students, evaluating has 10 students and creating only has good category with 2 students. From this research, students should improve their creative and critical thinking. And teachers also need to take more attention to guide the students.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TPACK APPROACH IN TEACHING ENGLISH AT SMP N 17 MEDAN Monika Situmorang; Johannes Jefria Gultom
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 12, No 2 (2023): Genre Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/gj.v12i2.48606

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The research purpose was to investigate the implementation of TPACK Approach in teaching English at SMP Negeri 17 Medan using descriptive qualitative research methods, and observation and interview data collection techniques. Based on the research, it is known that the first teacher implement TPACK by using mobile phones. Unlike the second teacher, she applies technological knowledge by using digital tools such as laptops, projectors and mobile phones and combining learning materials from various sources such as internet and YouTube. The components above are listed in the lesson plan prepared by the teacher. For the second problem, it was found that both teachers implemented TPACK in this way because it was adjusted to the abilities, school facilities, and also the students' backgrounds. Therefore, based on all the items on the observation check list, there are 14 items applied by the first teacher and 24 items applied by the second teacher.
FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ WILLINGNESS TO SPEAK ENGLISH AT ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMA PERTIWI MEDAN Chenny Adela Simamora; Siti Aisah Ginting
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 12, No 1 (2023): Genre Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/gj.v12i1.48592

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This study is about Teachers’ Learning Media in Teaching Writing of Descriptive Text at SMP Negeri 37 Medan. The first aim of this research was to know what kinds of learning media are used by teachers in teaching writing of descriptive text and also to analyze the ways of using learning media in teaching writing of descriptive text. The second aim was to know the reasons using learning media in teaching writing of descriptive text by teachers. The data for this study was taken from the teachers who taught in the eight grade in SMP Negeri 37 Medan. The research design of this study was descriptive qualitative research. The data were collected in 3 ways by observing, recording, and interviewing. The data was analyzed based on Harmer (2002) theory. The teachers used kinds of learning media in teaching writing of descriptive text, they were: picture, the overhead projector, and whiteboard. In some cases, teachers also combined two kinds of learning media. The ways of using the learning media in teaching writing of descriptive text, they were: preparation, presentation, and follow-up. The reasons of using learning media by teachers, they were: availability of learning media by school, students’ condition, and students’ interest in used of learning media in the teaching learning process.
TEACHER’S STRATEGIES IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA ST. THOMAS 2 MEDAN Gabriela Elisabeth Sibagariang; Marisi Debora
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 12, No 2 (2023): Genre Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/gj.v12i2.48600

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The purposes of this study analyzed kind of strategies used by English teachers at SMA St. Thomas 2 Medan in teaching reading comprehension descriptive text, and analyzed how the English teacher used semantic mapping in teaching reading comprehension descriptive text. This research was conducted by descriptive qualitative method. The participants of this research were an English teacher of grade 10 at SMA St. Thomas 2 Medan and the students of class X IPS 1 SMA St. Thomas 2 Medan. The data from this research were the results of observations and interviews. The researcher also asked the teacher what strategies the teacher usually uses in teaching reading comprehension, especially in descriptive texts. The teacher replied that she had three different teaching strategies for teaching reading comprehension. The three strategies are: Mind Mapping/Semantic Mapping, Reciprocal Teaching, and Question Answer Relationship (QARs). Based on the results of observations that had been made by researchers, teachers carried out learning activities using teaching strategies properly and there were no obstacles.
FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ WILLINGNESS TO SPEAK ENGLISH AT ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMA PERTIWI MEDAN Chenny Adela Simamora; Siti Aisah Ginting
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 12, No 1 (2023): Genre Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/gj.v12i1.48593

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This study is about Teachers’ Learning Media in Teaching Writing of Descriptive Text at SMP Negeri 37 Medan. The first aim of this research was to know what kinds of learning media are used by teachers in teaching writing of descriptive text and also to analyze the ways of using learning media in teaching writing of descriptive text. The second aim was to know the reasons using learning media in teaching writing of descriptive text by teachers. The data for this study was taken from the teachers who taught in the eight grade in SMP Negeri 37 Medan. The research design of this study was descriptive qualitative research. The data were collected in 3 ways by observing, recording, and interviewing. The data was analyzed based on Harmer (2002) theory. The teachers used kinds of learning media in teaching writing of descriptive text, they were: picture, the overhead projector, and whiteboard. In some cases, teachers also combined two kinds of learning media. The ways of using the learning media in teaching writing of descriptive text, they were: preparation, presentation, and follow-up. The reasons of using learning media by teachers, they were: availability of learning media by school, students’ condition, and students’ interest in used of learning media in the teaching learning process.
ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION LEVELS ON RECOUNT TEXT OF X GRADE STUDENTS AT SMA NEGERI 15 MEDAN Lando Fortericho Sinurat; Nora Ronita Dewi
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 12, No 2 (2023): Genre Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/gj.v12i2.48602

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The aim of this research is to find out the students’ reading comprehension proficiency in each levels of reading comprehension. This research was designed as a descriptive study. The data was obtained from the results of students’ answers to reading comprehension questions. The subjects of this study were the tenth grade students of SMA Negeri 15 Medan. The levels of reading comprehension were based on Barrett Taxonomy (Clymer, 1968). The results of this research showed that the students were properly proficient within the literal comprehension (98%), reorganization (95%), and inferential comprehension (82%). In contrast, the students struggled within the evaluation level (65%) and appreciation level (50%). Students were suggested to continue improving their reading comprehensy, most especially in the evaluation and appreciation level comprehension. Teachers were suggested to guide the students to connect with the text in a more personal and involving way to improve their proficiency in appreciation comprehension level.
DEVELOPING ENGLISH LISTENING SONGS MATERIAL BASED ON SCIENTIFIC APPROACH FOR THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMAS IMELDA MEDAN Liza Muharina Bayazid; Sumarsih Sumarsih
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 12, No 1 (2023): Genre Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/gj.v12i1.48594

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The objective of this study as to develop an appropriate English listening songs material based on Scientific Approach for grade tenth. This study was carried out at SMAS Imelda Medan. This research was conducted by using Research and Development (R&D) method. The research of Research and Development which contained six stages; gathering information and data, analysing data, designing materials, validating new materials by expert, revising materials based on expert suggestion, and final product. The data was gathered through the distribution of questionnaire for students and interviewed an English Teacher and students to get the student’s need. The study’s conclusion resulted in the development of the English listening songs material E-Book, which may be used as a learning material for students to learn English listening songs. The product has been validated by two experts in percentage terms, the average score of expert validation was 91.4% in linguistic aspect, the process aspect was 94.2%, the content aspect was 93%, and the layout was 92%. The average score was 93% which was categorized as very good and it was suggested to use in English class especially for English listening songs at Senior High School level.
THE USE OF STORYTELLING IN TEACHING LISTENING COMPREHENSION AT SMA NEGERI 1 PERCUT SEI TUAN Hizryanda Ikhsan Harahap; Mahmud Layan Hutasuhut
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 12, No 2 (2023): Genre Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/gj.v12i2.48601

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The goals of this research are to analyze students’ comprehension and performance in the listening to storytelling and to find out how the teacher teaching in the classroom. Descriptive qualitative was used as the research methodology. The subjects of the study are a ten year class of SMA Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan consisting of 20 students and an English teacher. Observation questionnaires  and documentation review as the research instruments to collect the data. Result of the study revealed that (1) Observing the teacher teach in classroom. (a) The teacher teach is  well because she is made students enjoy listen the story. (b) The teacher motivated the students to actively express their thought. (c) The teacher not only good as a storyteller but also explained clearly by using a gesture. (2) provides questionnaires to students. (d) The students succeeded in comprehending to stories with total score are 85% (3) From students performances in listening to storytelling in descriptive text, students were able to listen several words they often heard.