Penggunaan Media Crossword Puzzle dalam Pembelajaran Descriptive Text di SMPN 2 Puger

Abstract

This study focuses on the use of crossword puzzle in descriptive text in secondary school contexts. This study also aims to explore the students’ characteristics and need for English materials, design and develop the descriptive texts topic material which is relevant to students' competency. This study employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) with two cycles. There were four steps engaged in each cycle, namely: planning (compiling lesson plans and making learning media), acting (action description, corrective action scenario, and procedure for corrective action), observing (analyzing well-implemented plans for optimal student learning outcomes without deviations), and reflecting. The data were taken from observations, interviews, assessment sheets, and reflection notes to elicit students’ responses. The outcomes of using crossword puzzles in descriptive text based on evaluation sheets. Based on cycle I research, the results obtained are the average score of 67, up by 7 points from the initial score (60), and 10 students (33%) who reached the KKM. In cycle II the average score obtained was 82.5, an increase of 15.5 points from the cycle I score, and students who reached the KKM were 30 students (100%). Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the crossword puzzle learning strategy can improve the learning outcomes of English descriptive text material for students of class VII C SMP Negeri 2 Puger.