IMPROVING THE ABILITY IN STRUCTURE I OF STUDENTS STKIP PGRI JOMBANG THROUGH THE PROCESS-PRODUCT WRITING APPROACH

Abstract

This study is aimed at one main purpose : improving the ability in structure 1 especially in telling past events through the process-product writing approach. The design of this study belongs to a classroom action research. In this study, classroom action research is used to introduce the process-product writing approach to teach grammar to the students of 2014 B at STKIP PGRI Jombang. This study was started by conducting a preliminary study which was then followed by cycles comprising several procedures include planning the action, implementing the action, observing the action, and analyzing and reflecting on the action. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the process-product writing approach could improve the students’ ability in grammar. 83% of the students could master the process of editing (process writing approach) and 96% of the students are excellent at grammar (product writing approach).