The Implementation of Genre-Based Approach to Students’ Writing Skill

Abstract

This qualitative classroom action research aimed to investigate the implementation of a genre-based approach in enhancing students' writing skills. The study involved 20 tenth-grade students from SMA Daarul Istiqomah Cileungsi-Bogor during the 2021/2022 academic year. The research utilized three cycles, each comprising planning, acting, observing, and reflecting stages. Data were gathered through observation, writing tests, and interviews. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students' writing skills after applying the genre-based approach. The percentage of students who achieved the minimum passing grade (KKM) of 75 increased from 50% (average score: 69.35) in the first cycle to 75% (average score: 77.25) in the second cycle and eventually reached 90% (average score: 86.20) in the third cycle. The results indicated that implementing the genre-based approach enhanced students' understanding of various text types within appropriate contexts and facilitated their ability to create well-crafted texts. Therefore, this study concludes that utilizing a genre-based approach is an effective method for improving students' writing skills in the classroom.