PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MEDIA GAMBAR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS TEKS ARGUMENTASI SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

Abstract

This study aimed to improve the argumentative writing skills of fourth-grade students at UPT SDN 06 Banding Agung through the use of picture media. The study employed Classroom Action Research conducted in three cycles, with each cycle consisting of planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The participants were 26 students, comprising 10 male and 16 female students. Data were collected through written tests and observations of student and teacher activities. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results showed a gradual improvement in students’ learning outcomes across the cycles. The mean score increased from 60.96 in the first cycle to 70.88 in the second cycle and reached 77.30 in the third cycle. Similarly, the percentage of classical mastery increased from 73.08% in the first cycle to 84.61% in the second cycle and 92.30% in the third cycle. Student and teacher activities also showed improvement throughout the learning process. Therefore, the use of picture media can serve as an alternative instructional approach to support the improvement of students’ argumentative writing skills while encouraging their engagement in Indonesian language learning