The Effectiveness of Scrapbook Media in Improving Writing Personal Experience Texts in Sundanese

Abstract

This research addresses the challenge of students' inadequate comprehension and abilities in crafting personal experience narratives, which frequently results in difficulties when articulating their experiences in written form. The primary objective of this study is to assess students' competencies in writing personal experience texts and to evaluate the effectiveness of scrapbook media as a means of enhancing these skills. A quasi-experimental design featuring pre-tests and post-tests was utilized, targeting students in class VII-A at SMP Ibnu Sina. Data collection involved administering pre-tests and post-tests, along with gathering student feedback regarding the scrapbook media through Google Forms. The analysis of the data was performed using SPSS software, which included normality assessments and hypothesis testing to evaluate the improvements in writing skills. The findings reveal a notable enhancement in writing abilities following the implementation of scrapbook media. Significant advancements were observed across all evaluated dimensions, including (1) content, (2) organization, (3) vocabulary, (4) grammar, and (5) mechanics (spelling and diction). Student feedback regarding the scrapbook media was also overwhelmingly positive. Consequently, it can be inferred that scrapbook media serves as an effective instrument for improving skills in writing personal experience texts in Sundanese. The implications of this study highlight the necessity for more interactive and visual methodologies, such as scrapbook media, in the instruction of writing skills to bolster students' understanding and proficiency in composing personal experience narratives.