The Efectiveness Of Picture Prompt In Teaching Descriptive Text

  • Casimirus Andy Fenanlampir Universitas Musamus
Keywords: picture prompt, writing, descriptive text

Abstract

Picture prompt is media combination pictures and clues. This study was conducted to find out the effectiveness of picture prompt as a media  to improve students’ ability in writing descriptive text. This used an experimental method. Based on the test scores in the pre-test and post-test, there were significant developments. This can be seen in the percentage value of each test. The percentage of the post-test was 58.1% in the control class and then the post-test developed to 79.03% in the experimental class. It is implied that using pictures with instructions can develop the students’ writing descriptive text ability. Therefore, students are able to express themselves creatively and cogently.

 

Keywords: picture prompt, writing, descriptive text

Author Biography

Casimirus Andy Fenanlampir, Universitas Musamus

Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

Published
2020-06-22
How to Cite
Fenanlampir, C. (2020). The Efectiveness Of Picture Prompt In Teaching Descriptive Text. Magistra: Jurnal Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan, 7(1), 45-52. https://doi.org/10.35724/magistra.v7i1.2833