AN ANALYSISI OF MIND MAPPING METHOD IN TEACHING WRITING RECOUNT TEXT TO EIGHTH GRADE OF MTS SABILA HAMPARAN PERAK IN ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2018-2019

Abstract

Writing is a formulation of ideas which is expressed through written form. However it is believed to be one of the most difficult skills to learn. To develop writing skill, proper strategy, method and much practice to engage with this skill are required. One of the tools that can be used to teach writing is mind mapping. Thus, the objectives of this study are to describe and analyse how the teacher implemented mind mapping method in teaching recount text for eighth grade and how are the students’ recount text writing after being implemented by mind mapping method. This research was conducted at Mts Sabila Hamparan Perakwith an English teacher and a class of eight grade students’ as the subjects. This study is descriptive qualitative research. The data was collected by doing classroom observation, and collecting the students’ works. The research findings of this study found that the teacher has already applied the steps of teaching mind mapping method and gave the example of a good mind map appropriately with some modification according to the class need. It was also showed that the students’ mind mappingare helpful in assisting the students’ create their own personal recount text. So that the students’ writing levels are in good to very good level.