ENHANCING STUDENTS' WRITING SKILL THROUGH STORY COMPLETION TASKS STRATEGY AT SMPN 1 CAMPALAGIAN

MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS SISWA MELALUI STRATEGI TUGAS MELENGKAPI CERITA DI SMPN 1 CAMPALAGIAN

Authors

  • Dewi Raihanah Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
  • Muh Arief Muhsin, Andi Bulkis Maghfirah Mannong Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23969/jp.v10i03.30096

Keywords:

story completion, writing skill, CAR, teaching strategy

Abstract

This research investigates the enhancing students’ writing skill through story completion tasks strategy of nineth grade students at SMPN 1 Campalagian. This research used quantitative research with Classroom Action Research (CAR) design. The research used random sampling technique and chose the IX A class of SMPN 1 Campalagian consisted of 30 students. Data was collected through diagnostic test and writing test conducted before and after treatment using story completion tasks strategy. The results demonstrate a significant upward trend in students' writing development. An improvement of 10.93% was observed from the D Test to Cycle I, followed by a substantial increase of 40.5% from Cycle I to Cycle II. Overall, the total enhancement from the D Test to Cycle II reached 55.90%. These findings highlight the effectiveness of the implemented actions, particularly the application of story completion tasks as a teaching strategy. The notable improvement in Cycle II indicates that interactive and context-based instructional methods can substantially improve students’ writing skill.

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Published

2025-08-03