Genre-Based Approach for Teaching Writing Skills to Junior High School Students
Pendekatan Berbasis Genre dalam Mengajar Keterampilan Menulis kepada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama
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https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.8872Keywords:
Genre-Based Approach, writing skills, English language teaching, teaching strategiesAbstract
Writing is a crucial skill in English learning, yet many Junior High School students face difficulties in organizing ideas and using correct language structures. This study explores the implementation of the Genre-Based Approach in teaching narrative texts at SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Tulangan, using a qualitative method through classroom observations and interviews with one English teacher. The results showed that the teacher applied the Genre-Based Approach systematically through four stages: building knowledge, modelling, joint construction, and independent construction. Although effective, challenges such as low student motivation and limited vocabulary emerged. To overcome these, the teacher employed adaptive strategies including digital media, games, mixed-language instruction, group work, and motivational feedback to enhance student engagement and writing skills. The study concludes that the Genre-Based Approach supports students’ understanding of narrative texts and writing development, but its success depends on the teacher’s ability to adapt methods to suit students' needs and classroom dynamics.
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