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Author’s name Date of Title of article/ chapter

publicati
Yuda Rahayu on
Erma Astutie Improving English Speaking Skills for Class VII Students of SMP Negeri I
1 januari Blitar City Through Games (Calendar)
2018

Place of Publication Publisher

JURNAL PENDIDIKAN: Riset & Yuda Rahayu Erma Astutie
Konseptual

Volume number Pages Editio Library/call number Reference no.

Vol. 2 45-56 n https://doi.org/10.28926/riset_konseptual.v No.1
(2018) 2i1.31
URL & Date accessed
http://journal.unublitar.ac.id/pendidikan/index.php/Riset_Konseptual

Key words
Upgrades, Speaking Ability, Games (Calendar)

Description of topic
The research entitled "Improving English Speaking Skills for Class VII Students of
SMP Negeri I Blitar City Through Games (Calendar)" is a class action research,
therefore it is necessary to understand the use of terms including learning to speak
English in junior high schools focusing on improving students' competence To be able
to use the language in achieving communication goals in various contexts, both oral
and written, as for the conditions in the field, there are 4 kinds of skills that they must
master, namely: (a) speaking (speaking), (b) reading (reading), (c) ) writing (writing)
and (d) listening (listening). Speaking is an activity that combines all elements of the
abilities possessed by students both in mastering vocabulary, word order or sentences
and the ability to combine the ideas in their minds with the will or ability to express
them.

Argument(s)
Games are one way of learning that is quite interesting for students because in the
process students are not required to accept lessons under stressful conditions.

Quotes
(Page nos/ idea) Speaking is a communication activity which is generally carried out in the form of
face-to-face interaction as part of a dialogue or a form of information exchange
page no.46

Methods used
This study uses three kinds of instruments, namely: questionnaires, tests, and field
notes.

Perspective
presented Good English skills are a provision for students for the next stage or level.
Links with other
readings There are some similarities with other readings, namely from the media used, while
 Similaritie the difference with other readings is that this reading improves English speaking skills
s while in other readings it is used to increase students' vocabulary.
 Difference
s
Strengths and The weakness of this journal is that the method used is not appropriate, the advantage
weaknesses of is that the media used is good enough to attract student motivation.
argument(s),
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justify
Do you
agree/disagree with Agree, because with games the lessons will be easier and more interesting which
ideas and why? involves direct interaction between students.
How do the ideas
relate to your life In accordance with the current situation, games are very popular with children, so
experiences/ this research is very supportive to improve students' speaking skills.
practical
knowledge?
What questions do
the arguments/ How can games improve English speaking skills for seventh grade students of SMP
ideas raise for you? Negeri 1 Blitar City?
Relevance for Yes, this research is quite relevant, because the media used is good, and children also
research (why)? like games.

Author’s name Date of Title of article/ chapter

publication
Wini Martika1 ,
Hermayawati2 2,June IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING SKILL BY
2016 USING QUANTUM LEARNING

Place of Publication Publisher

Journal of English Language and Education Wini Martika1 , Hermayawati2

Volume number Pages Edition Library/call number Reference no.

Vol. 2 118-134 (2016) 1winimartika@gmail.com No.2
2hermayawati@yahoo.com
URL & Date accessed
http://ejurnal.mercubuana-yogya.ac.id/index.php/jele/article/view/227/204

Key words
Classroom action research, reading, quantum learning,
method, first grade.

Description of topic This study aims to determine: (1) the procedure for improving students'
reading skills by using Quantum Learning (QL); (2) students' interest in
learning to read using QL; (3) the improvement of students in
understanding the text using QL. This study involved 32 students of class
VII C SMPN 1 Seyegan. NS researchers used pre-test and post-test to
analyze students' improvement.

Argument(s)
Reading skill is something mandatory because it is needed to support their
learning process. They should read textbooks or other materials related to
their studies.

Quotes
(Page nos/ idea) Reading is one of the important factors to get success in teaching English.
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page no.118

Methods used This study uses the Kemmis method and the Taggart (1988) model with four
steps, namely planning, acting, observing, and reflecting.

Perspective presented Good English skills are a provision for students for the next stage or level

Links with other readings

 Similarities There are some similarities with other readings, namely to improve
 Differences students' reading skills while the difference is from the method used
Strengths and weaknesses The weakness of this journal is that the method is not precise, the advantage
of argument(s), justify is that students can understand the material or text easily by using "mind
mapping".

Do you agree/disagree with

ideas and why? Agree, because using quantum learning can create a comfortable and fun
learning atmosphere.

How do the ideas relate to In accordance with the current situation, students get bored easily when
your life experiences/ learning is boring, so with quantum learning students will be more
practical knowledge? comfortable when studying.

What questions do the

arguments/ ideas raise for How can Quantum learning improve students' reading skills?
you?
Relevance for research
(why)? Yes, this research is quite relevant, because Quantum learning can make
learning activities more fun and motivate students' interest in learning.

Author’s name Date of Title of article/ chapter

publication
Nana Suyana
1, Februari IMPROVEMENT OF VOCABULARY MASTERY OF JUNIOR
2017 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH THE USE OF
VOCABULARY LIST MEDIA

Place of Publication Publisher

Journal of English Language and Nana Suyana
Education
Volume number Pages Edition Library/call number Reference no.
Vol. 1 86-93 (2017) Email: No.1
suyananana593@gmail.com
URL & Date accessed
t http://journal.stkipnurulhuda.ac.id/index.php/utility
Key words
Media Vocabulary List, Vocabulary Mastery, Junior High School Students.

Description of topic This study aims to examine the effectiveness of using a

vocabulary list and the effect of a vocabulary list on vocabulary
mastery. This study used an experimental design that was
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carried out in only one group without a comparison group (The

One Group Pretest Posttest).

Argument(s)
Learning media as a tool to assist teachers in teaching activities (teaching
aids). Teaching aids that were initially used were visual aids such as pictures,
models, graphics or other tangible objects. These tools are intended to
provide a more concrete experience, motivate and enhance students'
absorption and memory in learning.

Quotes
(Page nos/ idea) Learning innovation and the use of appropriate and varied media in the
classroom are very supportive of efforts to improve the quality of education.
Media that can be used by teachers in the classroom can help the success of
learning in the classroom.
page no.87

Methods used The instrument used is in the form of a vocabulary mastery test (adjectives
and objects), both before and after treatment using vocabulary list
media.The data were tested for normality and homogeneity and used a t-test
(One Sample t Test).

Perspective presented Good English skills are a provision for students for the next stage or level

Links with other readings

 Similarities There are some similarities with other readings, namely to increase students'
 Differences vocabulary while the difference is from the method used.
Strengths and weaknesses The weakness of this journal is that students have difficulty in receiving and
of argument(s), justify expressing ideas, ideas, thoughts, and feelings, both through writing and
verbally, the advantage is that they have used an initial test (pretest) then
after being given treatment a measurement (posttest) is carried out to find
out the consequences of the treatment. (treatment), so that the magnitude of
the effect of the experiment can be known with certainty.

Do you agree/disagree Agree, because the use of vocabulary list media has a significant effect on
with ideas and why? vocabulary mastery.

How do the ideas relate to

your life experiences/ In a ccordance with the current situation, students lack vocabulary, so the
practical knowledge? media used in this study can increase students' vocabulary.
What questions do the How can vocabulary list media improve students' vocabulary mastery?
arguments/ ideas raise for
you?
Relevance for research
(why)? Yes, this research is quite relevant, because the use of vocabulary list media
is effective in increasing vocabulary mastery.
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Author’s name Date of Title of article/ chapter

publication
AisyahSiti
Khasanah March USING FLASH CARDS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’
Atmaja1,Gina 2020 VOCABULARY
Sonia2

Place of Publication Publisher

Aisyah Siti Khasanah Atmaja1,Gina Sonia2
Volume number Pages Edition Library/call number Reference no.
Vol. 3 283-289 (2020) 1.Aisyahska502@gmail.com, No.2
2.Soniagina99@gmail.com

URL & Date accessed

Key words
Flashcard, Vocabulary, Classroom Action Research

Description of topic
This study aims to improve the vocabulary of seventh grade students in
Katapang in the 2017-2018 school year.

Argument(s)
Vocabulary is one of the important things in learning English. That is the
reason why vocabulary is very important in language learning. Teaching
vocabulary using flashcards was chosen as the theme of this class action
research.

Quotes
(Page nos/ idea) Learning is learning informally from what we experience everyday, the things
that happen to us make us change the way we think and act.
page no.283

Methods used
This research uses classroom action research.

Perspective presented
Good English skills are the provision of students for the next stage or level.

Links with other

readings There are some similarities with other readings, namely to increase students'
 Similarities vocabulary while the difference is from the method used.
 Differences
Strengths and
weaknesses of The weakness of this journal is that students are not active and enthusiastic in
argument(s), justify learning, the advantages of which are to improve vocabulary mastery and to
find out the effectiveness of using flashcards to facilitate vocabulary teaching
to students.

Do you agree/disagree
with ideas and why? Agree, because by using flash cards students are easier to improve vocabulary.

How do the ideas relate

to your life experiences/ in accordance with the current situation students lack vocabulary, so the
practical knowledge? media used in this study can increase students' vocabulary.

What questions do the

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arguments/ ideas raise How can flashcards improve vocabulary in students?

for you?
Relevance for research
(why)? Yes, this research is quite relevant, because using flashcards is very effective
in increasing students' vocabulary.