Analysis of Students' Ability to Write Poetry in Elementary Schools

Analisis Kemampuan Peserta Didik Menulis Puisi Di Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

This This study analyzes the poetry writing ability of fifth-grade students. Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, the research examines the subjective experiences and creative works of 3 student samples selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected via documentation, specifically through an analysis of the poems, which were then evaluated using a rubric. The results show that while students possess great potential for self-expression and imagination, they face significant challenges in the technical aspects of writing. The students' subjective experiences reveal mixed feelings of enthusiasm for self-expression and difficulty in starting ideas, choosing poetic diction, and applying rhyme. An analysis of their poems reinforces these findings, as the resulting works tend to have simple themes, straightforward diction, minimal use of literary devices, and sometimesforced rhymes. The factorsinfluencing

their poetry writing ability include limited vocabulary, a shallow understanding of intrinsic poetic elements, a lack of

motivation and confidence, and uninspired teaching methods.