IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY USING CHAIN STORY TECHNIQUE IN RECOUNT TEXT FOR GRADE VIII OF SMP N 1 WATES IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017

Abstract

The aimed of this research was to improve the students’ speaking ability using Chain Story technique in recount text for SMP N 1 Wates.

It was an action research study which consisted of two cycles. The researcher worked collaboratively with the English teacher, the students, and collaborators. The subjects of the research were students of VIII G class which consisted of 26 students. The research conducted on October 5^th to 22^nd 206. The data were qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative data gained from observing, interview, field note and photograph. Meanwhile quantitative data gained from assessing students speaking performance. Furthermore, the procedure of the research consisted of reconnaissance, planning acting and reflecting. 

The result of this research showed that the use of chain story technique was successful to improve students’ speaking ability in recount text. Recount was retelling the story at past evet. It meant the students recalled their mind about activities had done at past. By conducting chain story technique influenced the students be more challenging in speaking. Meanwhile, using of classroom English was also very helpful because this way made the students more familiar with the English words then they could practice in pronouncing the words well.