ABOUT THE JOURNAL West Kalimantan Scholars (WKS): Studies on English Language and Education is a peer-reviewed journal which publish manuscripts in the field of linguistics, translation, literature, English language teaching, psychological factors of English language learners and education. WKS aims to reach audiences worldwide with original and current research work which contributes to above important topics. WKS also accepted non-research manuscripts, book reviews, theses and dissertations. The journal is published biannually, in September and March. PUBLISHER English Education Department of IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Jalan Ampera No. 88 Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat No reproduction or photocopying of any part may take place without the written permission of English Education Department of IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Contents of the articles are the responsible of the Authors. Any loss or damage caused by the contents of the publication will not be the responsibility of the publisher. Subscription and manuscript submission to the journal are provided at http://journal.pbing.org 2
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Aria Djalil MANAGING EDITOR Aunurrahman EDITORIAL BOARD Finny Anita Reading, Writing, Linguistics, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Tri Kurniawati Reading, Descriptive Study, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Abdul Arif Diah Astriyanti Listening, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Citra Kusumaningsih Yulia Ramadhiyanti Reading, Descriptive Study, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Citra Kusumaningsih Ageung Darajat Translation, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Desi Sri Astuti Reading, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Dayat Writing, Vocabulary, Qualitative Approach, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak M. Iqbal Ripo Putra Classroom Action Research, Experimental Study, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak 3
Hamid Asman Listening, Speaking, Experimental Study, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Sahrawi Classroom Action Research, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Maliqul Hafis Teaching Method, Teaching Media, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak ADVISORY BOARD Samion, H.AR Professor on Social Science Education, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Hamid Darmadi Professor on Social Science Education, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak Zuldafrial Social Science Education, IKIP-PGRI Pontianak 4
CONTENTS FOREWORD Aria Djalil...6 A STUDY ON THE TEACHING OF VOCABULARY THROUGH POPULAR ENGLISH SONGS: A Pre-Experimental Study to The Eighth Grade Students of SMP Negeri 6 Sengah Temila In The Academic Year 2013/2014 - Mosniati...7 IMPROVING STUDENTS SPEAKING ABILITY BY USING PICTURE: A Classroom Action Research at the Tenth Grade Students of SMA Negeri 3 Ketapang in the Academic Year 2013/2014 Heni Nurvitasari...18 TEACHING RECOUNT PARAGRAPH WRITING BY USING WH- QUESTIONS TO THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 2 SUHAID - Merry Susanti Lassa...38 TEACHING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT WRITING THROUGH GUIDED WH- QUESTIONS: A Pre-experimental Study At The Eight Grade Students of SMP Negeri 7 Pontianak In Academic Year 2013/2014 Rafika Mutiara...51 INVESTIGATING STUDENTS DIFFICULTIES IN WRITING USING SIMPLE PAST TENSE: A Descriptive Study Of The Eighth Grade Students In Mts. Muhammad Basiuni Imran Sambas In The Academic Year 2013/2014 - Rizkianto...59 INCREASING STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION OF RECOUNT TEXT BY USING STUDENT TEAM ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION (STAD) TECHNIQUE: A Classroom Action Research To The Second Year Students Of Madrasah Tsanawiyah YASTI Singkawang In Academic Year 2013/2014 Bayu Samiaji...76 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES...89 5