Improving Narrative Writing Skills Using the Cooperative Spontaneous Type Group Discussion Model Assisted by Sequential Picture Media for Fourth GradeStudents at SDN 36 Gunung Sarik, Padang City

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This research is motivated by the low narrative writing skills of fourth-grade students at SDN 36 Gunung Sarik, Padang City. Indonesian language learning in elementary schools aims to equip students with communication skills, both oral and written. However, observations indicate that the teaching methods used are still predominantly passive, such as lectures, causing students to struggle with writing good narrative essays. Additionally, data shows low student achievement in Indonesian language learning, as seen from the results of mid-semester summative assessments. One way to improve students' narrative writing skills is by using the Cooperative Spontaneous Type Group Discussion model, which emphasizes student collaboration in achieving learning objectives. This model encourages students to be more active and think critically during group-based learning. The effectiveness of this learning approach increases when supported by appropriate learning media. In this study, sequential picture media was used as a supporting tool. The objectives of this study are to describe the learning process of writing narrative essays in fourth-grade students at SDN 36 Gunung Sarik, Padang City using the Cooperative Spontaneous Type Group Discussion model assisted by sequential picture media. To describe the improvement in students' writing skills through the application of the Cooperative Spontaneous Type Group Discussion model. Therefore, the researcher was interested in conducting a study titled "Improving Narrative Writing Skills Using the Cooperative Spontaneous Type Group Discussion Model Assisted by Sequential Picture Media for Fourth-Grade Students at SDN 36 Gunung Sarik, Padang City." This study employs a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, consisting of two cycles. Each cycle includes planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were 27 fourth-grade students from class IV.B at SDN 36 Gunung Sarik. Data were collected using teacher and student observation sheets as well as writing skill tests. The research findings indicate An increase in teacher activity from 75% in cycle I to 87.5% in cycle II. An increase in student activity from 69% in cycle I to 88% in cycle II. An improvement in students’ learning outcomes, where the average score in cycle I was 77.77, with 12 students not yet meeting the Learning Achievement Criteria (KKTP) of 80. In cycle II, the average score increased to 86.48, with only three students not meeting the KKTP. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the Cooperative Spontaneous Type Group Discussion model assisted by sequential picture media is proven effective in improving students' narrative writing skills. This model encourages students to be more active in learning, enhances their creativity in writing, and significantly improves learning outcomes.