AN ANALYSIS OF THE ABILITY OF THE FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AT SMAN 2 PARIAMAN IN WRITING PROCEDURE TEXT

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Abstract

The purpose of this research was to describe the ability of the first year students’ of SMAN 2 Pariaman in writing procedure text.  In writing procedure text, students should consider 4 components, they are the ability in using the generic structure, applying the language features, choosing and using the appropriate vocabulary, and applying the mechanics in writing procedure text. The population of this research was the first year students of SMAN 2 Pariaman. The total number of sample were thirty (30) students chosen by using cluster random sampling technique and class X1 was chosen as sample. The data were collected through writing test. To make the test reliable, the writer used inter-rater method by using two scorers. The result is the test was reliable. Then the test was valid in term of content validity. The result of this research showed that in general the students’ ability of SMAN 2 Pariaman in writing procedure text was moderate. It is proved that 70% students had moderate ability. In detail, the students’ ability in using the generic structure was moderate. It is proved that 63.33% students had moderate ability. Students’ ability in applying the language features was moderate. It is proved that 66.67% students had moderate ability. Students’ ability choosing in and using the appropriate vocabulary was moderate. It is proved that 60% students had moderate ability. And students’ ability in applying mechanics was moderate. It is proved that 80% students had moderate ability.

Key Words: Ability, Writing, Procedure Text