UTILIZING CARTOON VIDEOS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL (CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH AT THE FIRST GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP N 5 YOGYAKARTA IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2016/2017

Abstract

The objective of this research was to improve students’ speaking skill by utilizing cartoon videos.In this research, the researcher conducted classroom action research which requires four steps, namely: planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research was conducted in two cycles from August 12^th until October 2^nd 2016 at the first grade students of SMP N 5 Yogyakarta. The data were collected through observation, interview, questionnaire, and test (pre-test and post-test). The research findings point out that (1) cartoon videos improve students’ speaking skill, the improvement includes: a) using appropriate grammar based on the context, b) expressing idea fluently, c) pronouncing English words correctly, and d) using various vocabulary. In addition, the students’ mean score also improves: 61 in the pre-test, 83.8 in the post-test cycle 1 and 87.6 in the post-test cycle 2. (2) class situation when cartoon videos are used in teaching speaking are: a) the students paid more attention during teaching and learning process, b) students became more active and focus, c) students did all the tasks and directions given, and d) the students became more interested and enthusiastic in joining the class. Therefore, it is recommended to use cartoon videos in speaking class. Since it improves students’ speaking skill and makes teaching learning process enjoyable.