Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching (JOSELT)

Analysis of Figurative Language in Selena Gomez’s Album Rare

2024-11-30T10:35:55+08:00

Analysis of the types and meanings of metaphorical language in Selena Gomez's song lyrics from the album Rare is the goal of this study. Figurative language, or the manner an author describes what will be delivered, is a style of language use in essays. The use of language in certain circumstances, by specific writers, and for specific subjects is discussed in style (linguistic style).(Putra & Puspitasari, 2020). The researcher analyzing five song lyrics on Selena's "Rare" album, namely the songs Vulnerable, Bad Liar, Lose You to Love Me, Ring, and People you know. The researcher analyses figurative language expressions, namely hyperbole, simile, and repetition. After the analysis, researcher found 15 data that repetition expressions get the highest frequency, which is 6 expressions. And followed by hyperbole expressions which get 5 expressions. The lowest frequency expression is simile which get 4 data. This fact shows that figurative language is important in song lyrics. Expressions of figurative language influence song lyrics to make them more beautiful and interesting and able to insert hidden messages for listeners.

Maximizing the Implementation of Collaborative Learning to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension

2024-11-30T10:56:13+08:00

Reading is one of the language skills that needs to be mastered by the students in language learning to enable students to communicate in English effectively. Consequently, teachers are encouraged to implement appropriate teaching methods to ensure that the learning activities become effective in reading comprehension classes. This study used classroom action research to build up the students’ reading comprehension through collaborative learning. Data from the study were collected through pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire. The results showed that the student's reading comprehension of the seventh-grade students could be improved through collaborative learning. Therefore, collaborative learning is considered very effective for teaching reading comprehension. This study implies that teachers should consider using collaborative learning to enhance students' reading comprehension.

How Motivation Shapes Speaking Ability: Insights from Eighth-Grade Students

2024-12-10T14:46:56+08:00

This study explored the connection between motivation and speaking ability among eighth-grade students at SMPN 2 Kuta Utara during the 2022/2023 academic year. Out of a population of 413 students, a sample of 42 students was selected through random sampling to represent the group. To collect data, two key research instruments were employed: a motivation questionnaire to gauge the students' level of enthusiasm and determination and a speaking test focused on delivering a descriptive monologue to assess their oral communication skills. The data were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation in SPSS Statistics 25, which revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.673. This finding indicates a statistically significant and strong relationship between students’ motivation and their speaking ability, with the correlation classified as high (0.60–0.799). In essence, the more motivated the students were, the better their speaking ability tended to be. These results emphasize the critical role of motivation in language learning and suggest that fostering motivation could be a key strategy for improving speaking proficiency in English classes. Such insights could inform teaching strategies and highlight the importance of addressing both cognitive and affective factors in speaking classroom activities.

The Implementation of Preview, Question, Read, State, and Test for Teaching Reading in Junior High School

2024-12-10T14:53:16+08:00

Reading is a skill that people should be familiar with regularly because it is the foundation of language. Readers can learn a lot by reading. Reading encourages the growth of critical thinking skills as well. It also helps people to learn words and pronunciation. The primary goal of this study is to implement Preview, Question, Read, State, and Test (PQRST) in teaching reading. The subject in this study is the eighth-grade students of SMPN 3 Abiansemal in the academic year 2023/2024. The class consisted of 31 students lacking reading comprehension, especially in finding the main idea, general and specific information, textual meaning, and references. The researchers used three tests to collect data: pre-test, post-test, and questionnaires. The researchers used the mean score formula when all subjects' pre-test and post-test data were calculated. The result of the questionnaire in this study used to find out and analyze the students' percentages of the subject responses to the techniques is applied.

Using Think Pair Share for Teaching Writing in Junior High School

2024-12-10T15:01:46+08:00

There are four major English skills that Indonesian students must learn: namely listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Writing is one of the language skills needed to achieve language mastery. On the other hand, writing is an active process of conveying ideas using symbols and arranging them into a readable form. In addition, writing encourages the development of critical thinking skills. The main aim of this research is to apply Think Pair Share in teaching writing. The subjects in this research were class VIII students at SMPN 5 Mengwi. The class consisted of 32 students who were poor in writing, especially in writing paragraphs. Researchers used three tests to collect data: pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire. Researchers used the average score formula when calculating all of the subject's pre-test and post-test data. The results of the questionnaire in this research were used to determine and analyze the percentage of student responses to the techniques applied.

Types of Feminism in Poem “Menghapus Katanya” by Maudy Ayunda

2024-12-10T15:08:34+08:00

This research is qualitative research focusing on finding out the types of feminism in poem “Menghapus Katanya” by Maudy Ayunda. It reveals that this poem talks about feminism based on four types of feminism. Based on Liberal Feminism, this poem points out that man and woman have same right especially in education. Related to Marxist Feminism, this poem emphasizes that woman has right in economic in term of working to earn money. From Socialist Feminism view, this poem stresses out that man and woman have equal status. The last, based on Radical Feminism, this poem argues that woman has to be braver and stronger. This poem is really inspired women to speak and act toward feminism and have motivation to be a better version of woman.

The Use of Self-Correction and Peer-Correction Technique in Enhancing Students’ Writing Skill

2024-12-10T15:14:28+08:00

This research utilized self-correction and peer-correction techniques on enhancing the writing skills of first-semester students in the English Language Education Study Program. Preliminary observations indicated that many students in semester 1B struggled with writing accuracy and fluency. The study aimed to determine whether the implementation of self-correction and peer-correction techniques could improve these students' writing skills. Conducted as classroom action research, the study was completed in three cycles, with data collected through a series of assessments: pre-test, post-test 1, post-test 2, and post-test 3. The results revealed a significant improvement in the students' mean scores from the pre-test to the post-tests, demonstrating that both correction techniques contributed positively to their writing development. This research concludes that the integration of self-correction and peer-correction effectively enhances students' writing skills, fostering a more accurate and reflective approach to language use.