Improving First Grade‘s Writing Skills Through Picture and Picture Learning Model With Puzzle’s Media
Keywords:
writing skills, picture and picture learning model, puzzle mediaAbstract
The purpose of this class action research is to improve the writing skills of first grade students of SD X in Yogyakarta. The research was conducted in 2 cycles. Cycle I was conducted on May 09 and 11, 2023 and Cycle II was conducted on May 15 and 19, 2023. The subjects in this study were 1 grade students of SD X in Yogyakarta, totaling 9 people’s. The research model used in this class action research consists of 4 stages : planning, implementation, observation and reflection. Data collection techniques through observation, tests and documentation. Data analysis techniques using qualitative descriptions. The results showed that by using the Picture and Picture learning model assisted by Puzzle media, the writing skills of grade I students improved. This can be seen from the data of the writing skills test results of grade I students obtained 69.1% in the pre-cycle, increased to 72.6% in cycle I and 77.9% in cycle II. In conclusion, the use of Picture and Picture learning model assisted by Puzzle media can improve the writing skills of first grade students of SD X in Yogyakarta.