Improving Students’ Ability in Imperative Sentence through Watching Movie Dora the Explorer (At SMP Kartika IX-1 Makassar)

  • Darwis University Sawerigading Makassar
  • Fentry Hernaningsi Ruing
  • Rahayu

Abstract

The objectives of this research were;1) To ascertain students' opinions of imperative phrases while studying using the media film "Dora the Explorer," 2) to see if watching movies helped students understand imperative sentences, and 3) to find out what kinds of imperative sentences SMP Kartika IX-1 Makassar students understand best. 

Mixed method which combined quantitative and qualitative research, was the method employed. This research used the watching movie method which could be used to teach imperative sentences. Observation, interviews, and questionnaires were utilized to gather the data for this research.

            The findings indicated that: 1) students were very motivated to learn imperative sentences and became more engaged in their studies; 2) students were really excited to learn new material; and 3) students were very interested in learning imperative sentences. 2) Students answer to the practice of watching movies, with 90% of students responding that the technique greatly improved their comprehension of imperative sentences. 3) From several types of imperative sentences, students better understand the use of suggestion types of imperative sentences.

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Published
2022-09-30