TEACHING PARALLEL STRUCTURE TO THE EIGHTH YEAR STUDENTS THROUGH RECOUNT TEXTS

Abstract

The objective of this research was to prove that the use of recount texts were effective in teaching parallel structure. This research used true-experimental research design which involved experimental group (VIIIA) and control group (VIII B). The researcher employed cluster sampling and adopted one group pre-test and post-test design. The result of data analysis showed that there was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test. Based on hypothesis testing done, by using 0.05 level of significance and 78 degree of freedom (df), the researcher found that t-counted (6.75) was higher than t-table (0.006). It means that the hypothesis was accepted. In other words, the use of recount texts can be effective in teaching parallel structure to the eight year students at SMP Negeri 15 Palu.

Keywords: Teaching; Parallel Structure; Recount Texts.