Journal Analysis

As last semester students, we need to write a thesis. We need some journal article as our references. In analyzing journal article, firstly, we need to know the method. How the writer collected the data. Next, we need to know the finding of the journal. Then, the discussion and last is the conclusion. Here is the example of journal analysis.  

TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY USING

PICTURES TO THE FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS OF

SDN TUGU JEBRES NO. 120 SURAKARTA

Himayatus Sholihah

2009

This research use qualitative methodology. The writer did a classroom research at the fifth grade students of SDN Tugu Jebres. The writer tells the reader the step of the process of teaching English vocabularies by using pictures in this class.

The Influences of Using Pictures in Teaching English Vocabulary

1. To improve the students’ motivation

Students enthusiastic were very high when the teacher showed them the picture. Their motivation to learn English also high and it make them really like to learn new vocabulary. This makes the improvement of students’ vocabulary. 

2. To attract the Students’ attention

Picture is always success to attract students’ attention. Because when the teacher teach them a new vocabulary and show the picture of it, the students will focus on the lesson. When their attention is on the lesson, they will learn it easily.

3. Pictures help the students to memorize the vocabularies

When the teacher uses the picture when teaching a new vocabulary, the student will understand it easily. Because by using picture is important to make a vocabulary related to its meaning. When the student can understand it, they will remember it easily.

4. To make the teaching learning activity more interesting

Student really likes to learn something new with an interesting method. Using picture is one of it. When the teacher shows them the picture, they will enjoy the lesson and never get bored. As the result, the class will be more interesting.

Conclusion

By the positive points above, using picture in teaching vocabulary is good technique to enhance the students’ vocabulary. The student can remember easily and use the vocabulary appropriately. It can make a conclusion that using pictures is effective in the teaching English vocabulary.