Abstract:
The problem of this research is how to improve the speaking ability of the second year
students of SMPN 11 Pekanbaru in describing things using real objects. The research was
guided by a conceptual framework leading to the use of real objects through discussion to
improve their motivation to speak English during the classroom communication
interaction. This is an action research. The subject consists of 35 second year students of
SMPN 11 Pekanbaru in 2012-2013 academic year. The research data were collected using
the pre-test (before the treatments) and the post-test (after the treatments in three
meetings), and observation concerning on the students’ motivation in describing things
using real objects. Their speaking ability will be analyzed using five components:
pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The study concluded
that using real objects through discussion as a teaching strategy variation can improve the
students’ speaking ability in describing things.
