IMPROVING STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL USING A FOUR – PHASE TECHNIQUE
Keywords:
classroom action research, writing skill, a four – phrase techniqueAbstract
This article describes classroom action research held in writing class using a four – phrase technique to improve the eleventh-grade students’ writing skill and improve classroom situation. The method used in the research is classroom action research was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle included four stages: planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. The research data were collected by using observation, interview, document, photograph and test (pre-test and post-test).
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