Using Real Objects Through Discussion To Improve The Speaking Ability Of The Second Year Students Of SMPN 11 Pekanbaru In Describing Things

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.