Implementation Of Brainstorming Technique To Improve Students’ Writing In Recount Text

The background of this study was based on the problem found in the field that most of the students still do not like writing because they were confused to start writing and the lack of practice. The purpose of this research is to find out whether Brainstorming can improve students’ writing in Recount text. In solving the problem, this research was applied Classroom Action Research that consisted of two cycles where 20 students of X Bahasa at MAN 2 Banda Aceh were chosen as the sample by using purposive sampling and the quantitative data were conducted from tests and observation sheets. The result of this research shows that the use of Brainstorming technique can improve students’ writing in recount text, it can be seen from the test results that have increased to 34% from pre-test to post-test while the observation sheet shows the very good criteria of Brainstorming technique in writing recount text. In conclusion, Brainstorming technique helps students to improve their writing skills, especially in writing recount text.