AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

Widi asrori

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Abstract: This research aims to find out the ability of the students’ in writing descriptive text in relation to the content, organization, grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics. The study used a quantitative design with descriptive technique with a single variable. The sample was VII grade of MTS fathus salafi taken by purposive sampling technique which consisted of 23 students. In collecting data used a writing test as an instrument. The results of this study, focusing on content, 4% achieved an Excellent score, 7% a Good score, 31% a Fair score, and 48% a Poor score, with a mean score of 1.85. Focusing on organization, 0% of students received an Excellent score, 26% received a Good score, 31% received a Fair score, and 48% received a Poor score, with a mean score of 1.78. Focusing on Grammar, 0% of students received an Excellent score, 9% received a Good score, 48% received a Fair score, and 43% received a Poor score, with a mean score of 1.73. Focusing on vocabulary, 0% received an Excellent, 13% got a Good, 35% got a Fair, and 52% got a Poor, with a mean score of 1.67. Focusing on mechanic, 0% of students received an Excellent score, 13% received a Good score, 44% received a Fair score, and 43% received a Poor score, with a mean score of 1.75.  The result, the ability of students focus on content, organization, grammar, vocabulary and mechanic are still low in writing descriptive text

Keywords: analysis, writing abilty, descriptive texts.


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