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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ MASTERY OF SIMPLE

PAST TENSE AND THEIR ABILITY IN WRITING ANECDOTE AT THE

EIGHTH GRADE OF MTSN 2 PALANGKA RAYA

THESIS

Presented to fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Sarjana Pendidikan

By:

Nur Hikmah

SRN. 1101120679

STATE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE OF PALANGKA RAYA

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

LANGUAGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

STUDY PROGRAM OF ENGLISH EDUCATION

1438 H / 2016 M

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APPROVAL OF THE THESIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Palangka Raya, November 2016

Approved by:

Advisor I, Advisor II,

Dra. Halimah, M. Pd

ORN. 19671226 199603 2 003

Luqman Baehaqi, M. Pd.

ORN. 198008232011011005

The Vice Dean of Academics,

The Chairman of Language

Education Department,

Dra. Hj. Rodhatul Jennah, M.Pd. Santi Erliana, M.Pd.

ORN. 19671003 199303 2 001 ORN. 19801205 20060 420

Title : THE CORRELATION BETWEEN

STUDENTS’ MASTERY OF SIMPLE PAST

TENSE AND THEIR ABILITY IN WRITING

ANECDOTE AT THE EIGHTH GRADE OF

MTSN 2 PALANGKA RAYA

Name : Nur Hikmah

SRN : 1101120679

Faculty : Education and Teacher Training

Department : Language Education

Study Program : English Education

Level : S-1

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PERSETUJUAN SKRIPSI

Judul Skripsi : THE CORRELATION BETWEEN

STUDENTS’ MASTERY OF SIMPLE PAST

TENSE AND THEIR ABILITY IN WRITING

ANECDOTE AT THE EIGHTH GRADE OF

MTSN 2 PALANGKA RAYA

Nama : Nur Hikmah

NIM : 1101120679

Fakultas : Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan

Jurusan : Pendidikan Bahasa

Program Studi : Tadris Bahasa Inggris

Jenjang : S-1

Palangka Raya, November 2016

Menyetujui:

Pembimbing I, Pembimbing II,

Dra. Halimah, M. Pd

NIP. 19671226 199603 2 003

Luqman Baehaqi, M. Pd.

NIP. 198008232011011005

Wakil Dekan Bidang Akademik, Ketua Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa,

Dra. Hj. Rodhatul Jennah, M.Pd. Santi Erliana, M.Pd.

NIP. 19671003 199303 2 001 NIP. 19801205 20060 420

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OFFICIAL NOTE

Case :

Assalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb

By reading and analyzing of the thesis, we think that thesis in the name of:

Name : Nur Hikmah

Student Registration Number : 1101120679

Title of the thesis : THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’

MASTERY OF SIMPLE PAST TENSE AND

THEIR ABILITY IN WRITING ANECDOTE AT

THE EIGHTH GRADE OF MTSN 2 PALANGKA

RAYA

Can be examined in partial fulfillment of the Degree of Sarjana Pendidikan Islam

in the Study Program of English Education of the Language Education Department of the

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of the State Islamic Institute of Palangka Raya.

Thank you for your attention.

Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb.

Advisor I,

Advisor II,

Dra. Halimah, M. Pd

ORN. 19671226 199603 2 003

Luqman Baehaqi, M. Pd.

ORN. 198008232011011005

Palangkaraya, November 2016

Please be Examination of

Nur Hikmah’s thesis

To. The Chair of Language Education

Department of State Islamic Institute

of Palangka Raya

In

Palangka Raya

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NOTA DINAS

Perihal : Permohonan Ujian Skripsi Palangka Raya, November 2016

Saudari Nur Hikmah

Kepada

Yth. Ketua Jurusan FTIK IAIN Palangka

Raya

di

Palangka Raya

Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.

Setelah membaca dan menganalisa skripsi ini, kami menyatakan bahwa:

Nama : Nur Hikmah

NIM : 101120679

Judul Skripsi : HUBUNGAN ANTARA PENGUASAAN SIMPLE

PAST TENSE DAN KEMAMPUAN MEREKA

DALAM MENULIS TEKS ANEKDOT PADA

KELAS 8 MTSN 2 PALANGKA RAYA.

Sudah dapat diujikan untuk memperoleh Gelar Sarjana Pendidikan pada

Program Study Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan

IAIN Palangka Raya.

Terima kasih atas perhatian Bapak/Ibu.

Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb.

Pembimbing I,

Pembimbing II,

Dra. Halimah, M. Pd

NIP. 19671226 199603 2 003

Luqman Baehaqi, M. Pd.

ORN. 198008232011011005

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LEGALIZATION OF THESIS EXAMINING COMMITTEE

This thesis entitles THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ MASTERY

OF SIMPLE PAST TENSE AND THEIR ABILITY IN WRITING ANECDOTE

AT THE EIGHTH GRADE OF MTSN 2 PALANGKA RAYA. In the name of

Nur Hikmah, and her Students Registration Number is 1101120679. It has been

examined by Team of Examiners of the State Islamic Institute of Palangkaraya on :

Day :

Date : November , 2016

Palangka Raya, November , 2016

Team of Examiners:

1. Santi Erliana, M.Pd. Chairman/ Member

(…….…………………………….)

2. M. Zaini Miftah, M. Pd

Member

(…….…………………………….)

3. Dra. Halimah, M. Pd Member

(…….…………………………….)

4. Luqman Baehaqi, M. Pd.

Secretary/Member

(…….…………………………….)

StateIslamic Institute of Palangka Raya the dean

of faculty of tarbiyah and teacher training

Drs. Fahmi, M.Pd

ORN. 196105201999031003

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

بسم هللا الرحمن الرحيم

First and foremost, the writer would like to express my gratitude to Allah

SWT, the Almighty God for the blessing, kindness, and inspiration in lending me to

accomplish the final project. Without Him, I could not stay patient and in control in

writing this final project from the first page to the last page.

However, the researcher will not be able to finish this graduating paper well

without any help, guidance, and support from other people. Therefore, I would like to

extend my appreciation to all of them, especially to:

1. Dr. Ibnu Elmi A.S. Pelu, S.H., M.H., as the Rector of IAIN Palangka Raya

for his direction and permission of conducting this thesis;

2. Drs. Fahmi, M.Pd as the Dean faculty of Education and teacher training for his

permission so that the writer can accomplish the requirements for composing

this thesis.

3. Dra. Hj. Rodhatul Jennah, M.Pd as the vice dean of academic.

4. Santi Erliana, M.Pd as the chairman of language education depertement.

5. M. Zaini Miftah, M.Pd., as the Coordinator of the English Education Study

Program for his permission so that the writer can accomplish the requirements

for composing this thesis.

6. Dra. Halimah, M.Pd as the first advisor for the advice, suggestion, guidance,

and encouragement in conducting and composing this thesis.

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7. Zaitun Qamariah, M. Pd, as the second advisor for the advice, suggestion,

guidance, and encouragement in conducting and composing this thesis.

8. H. Idayani, M.Pd.I, The headmaster of MTsN 2 Palangka Raya for her

permission in conducting study at the school. The teacher of the eighth grade

students of MTsN 2 Palangka Raya. And all of teacher and staff, for their

cooperation and all kindly given to her in doing this research.

9. All Eigth Grade students of MTsN 2 Palangka Raya in academic year

2016/2017 for their helping to finish this study.

Finally, the I realize that this thesis is still far from being perfect.

Therefore,the writer will happily accept constructive criticism in order to make it

better. The writer hopes that this thesis would be beneficial to everyone. Amin

Palangka Raya, November 2016

The Writer,

NUR HIKMAH

SRN.1101120679

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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ STUDENTS’ MASTERY OF

SIMPLE PAST TENSE AND THEIR ABILITY IN WRITING ANECDOTE AT

THE EIGHTH GRADE OF MTSN 2 PALANGKA RAYA

ABSTRACT

This research is about the correlation between students’ mastery of simple past

tense and their ability in writing anecdote at the eight grade of MTsN 2 Palangkaraya

in academic year 2016/2017.

The research was done because of students’ problem in writing ability, and it

was limited in anecdote text. The objective of the study where to find out simple past

tense mastery, writing ability in anecdote text and wheter there was any correation

between simple past tense mastery and writing ability in anecdote text. The

hypothesis of researcher was; Ha: there is correlation between students’ mastery of

simple past tense and their ability in anecdote text, and Ho: There is no correlation

between students’ mastery of simple past tense and their ability in writing anecdote.

The research was a quantitative research. The population of the study were 288

students of the eight grade of MTsN 2 Palangkaraya. The instrument used was a test.

The researcher gave grammar text and writing test. Type of grammar test was

multiple choice and writing test was essay test which asked students to make sentence

into paragraph.

The total score of simple past tense test (Variable X) = 3536 and the total score

of Writing test (Variable Y) = 4239.5 and the calculation of two variables was

249873. It was calculated by using Pearson product moment and the result the data of

analysis the data shows that the correlation coefficient between variable X and

variable Y was 0.987 while the significance standard 5% was rtable = 0,304, so rxy <

rtable (0,987 > 0,304). the significance standard 1% was rtable = 0,393, so rxy > rtable

(0,987 < 0,393). The criteria of correlation between two variables was 0,420 there

was average correlation. Then, the score of KP (determinat coefficient score) or

contribution of variable X and Variable Y was 97.4169%. It concluded that Grammar

mastery gave contributes 97.4169%. to writing ability produced by students of the

eighth grade students MTsN 2 Palangka Raya.

The data shows that Tvalue was higher than rtable. So, it proved that Ha stated there

was correlation between variable X and variable Y (Ha was accepted) and Ho stated

there was no correlation between variable X and variable Y (Ho was rejected).

Key words: simple past tense, writing, ability, and anecdote text.

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HUBUNGAN ANTARA PENGUASAAN SISWA TERHADAP SIMPLE PAST

TENSE DAN KEMAMPUAN MEREKA DALAM MENULIS TEKS

ANEKDOT PADA KELAS VIII DI MTSN 2 PALANGKA RAYA

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini membahas tentang hubungan antara penguasaan siswa terhadap

simple past tense dan kemampuan mereka dalam menulis teks anekdot pada kelas

delapan MTsN 2 Palangka Raya tahun ajaran 2016/2017.

Penelitian ini telah selesai diteliti dan dibatasi dalam teks anekdot. Sasaran

penelitian ini adalah untuk menemukan penguasaan simple past tense, kemampuan

menulis dalam teks anekot, apakah ada hubungan nya antara penguasaan simple past

tense dan kemampuan siswa dalam penulisan teks anekdot. Hypothesis penulis

adalah; Ha: Ada hubungan antara penguasaan siswa terhadap simple past tense dan

kemampuan mereka dalam penulisan teks anekdot, dan Ho: tidak ada hubungan

hubungan antara penguasaan siswa terhadap simple past tense dan kemampuan

mereka dalam penulisan teks anekdot.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini

berjumlah 288 siswa kelas delapan MTsN 2 Palangka Raya. Instrumen yang

digunakan adalah sebuah tes. Penulis memberikan tes grammar dan tes menulis. Jenis

tes grammar yang diberikan adalah pilihan ganda dan tes menulis menggunakan essay

yang mana siswa akan diminta untuk membuat sebuah paragrap.

Toal nilai dari test grammar (Variabel X) = 3536 dan total nilai test menulis

(Variabel Y) = 4239.5 san jumlah hitungan dari kedua variabel adalah 249873.

Jumlah ini didapat menggunakan product moment pearson dan data analisis nya

menunjukkan bahwa korelasi koefisien antara variabel x dan variabel y adalah 0.987

dimana standar signifian 5% adalah rtable= 0.393, maka rxy > rtable (0,987 < 0,393).

Kriteria korelasi antara kedua variabel adalah 0.420 merupakan nilai rata- rata

korelasi. Maka, nilai KP (menentukan nilai koefisien) atau kontribusi pada variabel X

dan variabel Y adalah 97.4169%. Ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penguasaan simple

past tense memberikan kontribusi sebanyak 97.4169% kepada kemapuan menulis

yang dihasilkan siswa kelas delapan MTsN 2 Palangka Raya.

Data menunjukan bahwa Tvalue lebih tinggi dari pada rtable. Jadi, ini menbuktikan

bahwa pernyataan Ha adalah adanya korelasi antara vaiabel X dan variabel Y (Ha

diterima) dan pernyataan Ho bhawa tidak ada hubungan antara X dan Y (Ho ditolak).

Kata kunci: simple past tense, menulis, kemampuan, dan teks anekdot.

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DECLARATION OF AUTHENTICATION

In the name of Allah

I myself make declaration that this thesis entitle: THE CORRELATION

BETWEEN STUDENTS’ MASTERY OF SIMPLE PAST TENSE AND THEIR

ABILITY IN WRITING ANECDOTE AT THE EIGHTH GRADE OF MTSN 2

PALANGKA RAYA is truly my own writing. If it is not my own writing so, it is

given a citation and show in the list of references.

If my own declaration is not right in this thesis one day. I am ready to be

given academic sanction namely the cancellation of the degree of this thesis.

Palangka Raya, October 2016

My Own declaration,

NUR HIKMAH

SRN. 1101120679

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MOTTO

“ ثمر بال “ العلم بالعمل كالشجر

Knowledge without practice is like a tree that does not bear fruits

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DEDICATION

This thesis is dedication to some special people as follows:

Especially for my beloved parents, Drs. Rusman Mallapi, S.H., M.H., and Faryani who

always give me spirit, supports, thanks a lot for your love, affection and praying for me.

There are no words which can describe my thanks for you Mama and Bapak.

For my lovely Brothers Khoirul Umam and Bustanul Arifin. Thanks for you because you

always support and give me some spirit to finish my study.

Special thanks for Dra. Halimah, M.Pd and Zaitun Qamariah, M.Pd, as the advisors in

my for their guidance, suggestion, and encouragement during the accomplishment of this

thesis.

Big thanks to all my friends especially Iduar, Reni Umi Cahyani, Ira Susanti, Mulyani,

Risna Arianty, and Sulastri of your helping, suggestion, and support.

All my lovely friends of English study program at academic years 2011.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPROVAL OF THE THESIS .............................................................................. i

PERSETUJUAN SKRIPSI ..................................................................................... ii

OFFICIAL NOTE ................................................................................................... iii

NOTA DINAS .................................................................................................... iv

LEGALIZATIONOF THESIS EXAMINING COMMITTE ................................. v

ACKNOWLEGMENTS ......................................................................................... vi

ABSTRACT .................................................................................................... viii

DECLARATION OF AUTHENTICATION .......................................................... x

MOTTO................................................ .................................................................. xi

DEDICATION .................................................................................................... xii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................ xiii

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study........................................................... 1

B. Problem of Study ...................................................................... 4

C. Hypothesis ................................................................................. 5

D. Object of the Study ................................................................... 5

E. Significance of the Study .......................................................... 6

F. Limitation of the Study ............................................................. 6

G. Assumption of the Study ........................................................... 6

H. Operational Definition .............................................................. 7

I. Frame of Discussion.................................................................. 8

CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE A. Previous of Study. ..................................................................... 9

B. Review of the Theoretical Background. ................................... 12

1. Definition of Past Tense. .................................................... 12

2. Definition of Anecdote Text .............................................. 16

CHAPTER III METHODS OF INVESTIGATION A. Research Types. ........................................................................ 21

B. Research Design. ....................................................................... 22

C. Population and Sample.............................................................. 23

D. Research Variables. ................................................................... 24

E. Data Collecting Techniques. ..................................................... 25

F. Data Analysis Techniques. ........................................................ 27

G. Research Instruments. ............................................................... 29

H. Instrument Validity. .................................................................. 29

I. Instrument Reliability ............................................................... 32

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CHAPTER IV RESULT OF THE STUDY AND DISCUSSION

A. Description of the Data ............................................................. 36

1. The Students’ Score of Simple Past Tense Mastery Test ..... 36

2. The Students’ Score of Writing Test .................................... 41

B. Testing of Normality, Homogenity and Linerity ...................... 46

C. The Result Data analysis. .......................................................... 50

D. Disscussion................................................................................ 59

CHAPTER V CLOSING A. Conclusion ................................................................................ 61

B. Suggestion ................................................................................ 62

REFERENCE

APPENDICES

CURICULUM VITAE

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1 : Research Schedule ...................................................................... 66

Appendix 2 : Syllabus of MTsN 2 Palangka Raya ............................................ 67

Appendix 3 : Students Name ...................................................................... 73

Appendix 4 : Try Out Instrument ...................................................................... 79

Appendix 5 : The Measurement of Instrument Validity and Reability............... 89

Appendix 6 : Test Instrument ...................................................................... 92

Appendix 7 :The Sample of Students’ Answer ................................................... 99

Appendix 8 : Students’ Writing Response .......................................................... 117

Appendix 9 : Students’ Writing Score ............................................................... 123

Appendix 10 : Students’ Score of Past Tense And Writing Test .......................... 126

Appendix 11 : r Table and t Table ...................................................................... 128

Appendix 12 : Documentation ...................................................................... 132

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Nur Hikmah was born on October 16th, 1993 in

Pangkalanbun, Central Borneo. She is a daughter

from Drs. Rusman Mallapi, S.H., M.H., and Faryani.

She has two brothers namely Khairul Umam and

Bustanul Arifin.

She graduated from MIN Melayu Muara Teweh in 2005. Then, she attended MTs

Mu’allimin Muhammadiyah Alabio ( East Borneo ) 2005-2008. She continued her

study at MAN Muara Teweh and took Science program and finished her study in

2011. In order to be English teacher, she entered the State Islamic College of Palangka

Raya in 2011 which now it becomes IAIN Palangka Raya, and she graduates on 2016.