IDENTIFIKASI KOHESI DAN KOHERENSI PADA TEKS DISKUSI KARYA MURID IX E DAN IX F SMP NEGERI 110 JAKARTA

Abstract

This study is grounded in the importance of mastering discussion text writing in Indonesian language learning at the junior secondary level, which requires cohesive and coherent organization of ideas. However, texts produced by learners still demonstrate weaknesses in semantic continuity and logical argumentation. This study aims to identify the forms and tendencies of lexical cohesion, grammatical cohesion, and coherence relations in discussion texts written by Grade IX E and IX F students of SMP Negeri 110 Jakarta. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with 24 discussion texts selected from 65 student compositions as the data source. Data were analyzed using reading–note-taking techniques, followed by data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that lexical cohesion is predominantly realized through repetition (349 out of 631 data), while grammatical cohesion is mainly expressed through conjunctions (229 out of 451 data) and references. In terms of coherence, additive relations (125 out of 298 data) and causal relations (100 data) are the most dominant patterns, whereas temporal, chronological, and sequential relations are relatively limited. These findings indicate that learners tend to rely on explicit markers and linear idea development in constructing arguments. This study provides empirical contributions to strengthening instructional strategies for teaching discussion text writing, particularly in promoting varied logical relations and conceptual coherence to produce more systematic and argumentative texts.