The use of the think talk write’s model to improve the ability to write descriptive texts students of class VII E SMPN 1 Mojowarno

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to obtain a description of the use of the Think Talk Write (TTW) model to improve the descriptive text writing skills of students in class VII E SMPN 1 Mojowarno in the academic year 2023/2024. Writing skills are an important element in learning Indonesian. Students can communicate their ideas and personal experiences through written media. Writing can also develop students' critical thinking skills. In fact, students in class VII E SMPN 1 Mojowarno in the academic year2023/2024 experience difficulties and lack interest in learning to write. According to the researcher, the solution to this situation is the use of the TTW Model. Because this learning model has stages of thinking, speaking, and writing, it is believed to improve writing skills and create a more varied learning atmosphere, thereby increasing students' interest in learning. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method in this study. The subjects of this study were students in class VII E SMPN 1 Mojowarno in the academic year 2023/2024. Data collection techniques include learning observations, interviews, and documentation analysis in the form of student writing results. The collected data was then analysed through data reduction, narrative presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the TTW model can increase students' interest in writing descriptive texts. This learning model provides students with the opportunity to process information more deeply, exchange ideas or experiences, and organize their thoughts before writing them down.