Using Picture Series to Improve Students’ Writing Skill

Abstract

This research explores the effectiveness of using picture series to improve the writing skills of eleventh-grade students in procedure texts at SMK Harapan Baru, Bekasi, during the even semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. The aim of the study is to improve students' ability to write procedure texts by incorporating visual aids. The research employs a qualitative approach using classroom action research (CAR), which consists of three cycles: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The results show a significant improvement in students' writing skills after implementing picture series media. In the first cycle, only 53% of students met the learning target, which increased to 80% in the second cycle and reached 100% in the third cycle. The average student writing score also improved from 72.33 in Cycle 1 to 81.67 in Cycle 3. The findings indicate that picture series effectively aid students in expressing their ideas more confidently and clearly. This research implies that using picture series can significantly improve students' writing skills, making the learning process more engaging and accessible.