A STUDY ON THE ABILITY OF THE SECOND YEAR STUDENTS TO WRITE SPOOF TEXT AT SMAN 1 BAYANG UTARA KAB.PESISIR SELATAN

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the students’ ability of SMAN 1 Bayang Utara Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan in writing spoof text. The population of this research was the second year students of SMAN 1 Bayang Utara Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan. The number of population was 78 students. The researcher used cluster random sampling technique. The data were collected through writing test. To make the test reliable, the researcher used inter-rater method. The result of this study showed that in general the students’ ability at SMAN 1 Bayang Utara Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan in writing a spoof text was moderate. It was proved by 19 students (63.34 %) had moderate ability. In detail, the students’ ability in writing generic structure was moderate. It was proved by 22 students (73.33 %) had moderate ability. Students’ ability in using language features was moderate. It was proved by 20 students (66.67 %) had moderate ability. Students’ ability in using appropriate vocabulary was moderate. It was proved by 20 students (66.67 %) had moderate ability and students’ ability in applying mechanics was moderate. It was proved by 22 students (73.33 % ) had moderate ability. Based on findings that have already discussed previously, it could be concluded that the ability of second year students of SMAN 1 Bayang Utara was moderate.

Key words: Analyze, Writing, Spoof Text, Students’ Ability