THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' ABILITY IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT ON ITS GENERIC STRUCTURE
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to describe how the generic structure builds a recount text written by class X students of SMA Shailendra Palembang in the 2022/2023 academic year. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The research data is the recount text made by class X students. In this study, a writing test was given as a research instrument. The results of the analysis showed that they had a good level of organizational aspects. Most of the students' recount writings had the correct generic structure of the recount text. In detail, out of twenty-five students who took part in this study, there were four students who were at a very good level, fourteen students, at a good level and seven students who were at an adequate level based on the Brown analysis scale for the task of assessing students' writing abilities in terms of composition. In relation to the results of the study, it can be suggested for English teachers in the classroom to apply the right methods and techniques in teaching recount texts in the classroom to their students so that they can write recount texts well.
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