Penggunaan Media Blog dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Pantun Siswa Kelas VII SMP Negeri 13 Malang

Abstract

The problem that occurs in class VII of SMP Negeri 13 Malang is that students
are less skilled in writing pantun. The lack of skills in writing pantun is
because class VII students of SMP Negeri 13 Malang do not understand the
rules in writing it and the lack of learning novelty that helps them stimulate
creativity in writing pantun. The purpose of this study is to overcome
students' problems in improving pantun writing skills through solutions
provided in class. The solution provided is in the form of compiling a
classroom action learning plan. The classroom action learning plan
implemented is by using blog-based learning media. The method used is
classroom action research based on a qualitative approach. Research data
were obtained using observation techniques. The instruments used in
collecting data are in the form of observation guides, written tests,
assessment rubrics, and field notes. The data analysis technique used in this
study is descriptive qualitative. The research model of Stephen Kemmis and
Roby McTaggart was chosen in this study. The results obtained from this
study in the form of student learning completeness increased with an average
value of 77.25 in cycle I and 89.35 in cycle II. The increase was also followed
by the average percentage of difficulty in each aspect of writing pantun. The
average percentage of difficulty in each aspect at the pre-cycle stage obtained
a percentage of 58.05% to 70.32% in cycle I and 89.67% in cycle II. The
average percentage states that grade VII students of SMP Negeri 13 Malang
are skilled in writing pantun by paying attention to its aspects. Based on the
things presented, it can be concluded that the classroom action learning that
was carried out has answered the problem, so that grade VII students of SMP
Negeri 13 Malang are complete and skilled in writing pantun.