The Use of Project Based Learning and Storyboard to Teach Writing Recount Text of SMP Negeri 1 Maospati

Abstract

This study focuses on the application, strengths, and weaknesses of using project-based and storyboard methods in teaching recount text writing. This study utilized a qualitative descriptive design. Data sources were obtained through observation, interview, and documentation. The participants in this study were VIII grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Maospati. The results of this study are: (1) the use of project-based learning and storyboard to teach recount text writing for eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Maospati can be implemented well and get appropriate results; (2) the strengths found in the use of project-based learning and storyboard to teach recount text writing for eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Maospati, including can be more able to think critically and creatively, make more interested and motivated, and make students easier in creating recount text stories in English; (3) The weaknesses found in the use of project-based learning and storyboard to teach recount text writing for eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Maospati, include the media presented is too small, some students have difficulty with new vocabulary presented in storyboard media, and It takes too much time.