THE USE OF POWTOON WITH CROSSWORD PUZZLE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS"™ VOCABULARY IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

Authors

  • Trisnawati Trisnawati English Education Study Program Language and Arts Education Department Teacher Training and Education Faculty Tanjungpura University Pontianak
  • Eusabinus Bunau English Education Study Program Language and Arts Education Department Teacher Training and Education Faculty Tanjungpura University Pontianak
  • Endang Susilawati English Education Study Program Language and Arts Education Department Teacher Training and Education Faculty Tanjungpura University Pontianak

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26418/jppk.v10i3.45767

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This research "The Use of Powtoon with crossword puzzle to Improve Students"™ Vocabulary in Descriptive Text" (A Classroom Action Research to the Seven Grade Students at SMP N 16 Pontianak in Academic Year 2019/2020) was conducted for the purpose to improve students"™ vocabulary mastery especially in spelling, synonym and translating words. It was conducted in two cycles. The data in this research was collected by using an observation checklist, students"™ measurement tests, and field notes. The research showed that the use of a powtoon with crossword puzzle was able to improve students"™ vocabulary. Based on the data, the students were able to spell, memorize the meaning, and to make a word synonym than before the action with the help of powtoon with crossword puzzle. They helped and shared which made them learn more vocabulary by asking their friends about the spelling the word and the appropriate word to be used in describing places by using crossword puzzle media. Furthermore, students"™ interest in learning descriptive text vocabulary also improved. It was shown by the students"™ active and enthusiastic in doing every activity during the teaching and learning process.

Keywords: Crossword puzzle,Descriptive Text, Powtoon, Vocabulary.

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Published

2021-03-19

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2021): Maret 2021

Section

Articles