AN ANALYSIS OF THE SECOND YEAR STUDENTS’ ABILITY TO COMPREHEND A RECOUNT TEXT AT SMPN 18 PADANG
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the students’ ability to comprehend generic structure of recount text. The researcher used descriptive method. The population of this research was the second year students at SMPN 18 Padang. The total population was 306 students. To get the sample, the researcher used cluster random sampling. The number of sample was 68 students. The data of this research were gathered by using reading test in the form of multiple choice items. Before the researcher gave the real test, she tried it out since the instrument was categorized as nonstandardized test. The result of the try out test was used to know the reliability of the test. It was found that the reliability of the test was high (0.65). Based on the result of data analysis, it was found that 42 (60%)students had moderate ability to comprehend generic structure of recount text. Specifically, it was found that 40 (59%) students had moderate ability to comprehend orientation of recount text. It was also found that 38 (56%) students had moderate ability to comprehend events. Then the last findings that 55 (81%) students had moderate ability to comprehend re-orientation. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the second year students’ ability to comprehend recount text was moderate. Relating to this conclusion, the teachers are suggested to review the materials about recount text. Then the teachers are suggested to find out and employ the more effective techniques of teaching reading. And the students are suggested to learn more about generic structure in order to improve their comprehension in identifying which are an orientation, events and re-orientation of recount text. The students also should improve their ability to comprehend the generic structure of recount text by doing more exercises relating to the generic structure of recount text.
Key Words : Reading, Ability, Recount Text