1. THE USE OF MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS COMPREHENSION ON NARRATIVE TEXT (A Classroom Action Research at Eight Grade Students of MTs Ianatut Thalibin Pati in the Academic Year of 2008/2009) A Final Project Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement For the degree of Bachelor of Islamic Education in English Language Education By: CHOIRUN NAFIAH 3104284 TARBIYAH FACULTY STATE INSTITUTE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES WALISONGO SEMARANG

2. 2009 DEPARTEMEN AGAMA INSTITUT AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI WALISONGO SEMARANG FAKULTAS TARBIYAH Alamat: Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka Ngaliyan Telp/Fax (024) 7601295, 7615387 ADVISOR APPROVAL Date Signature Dra. Siti Mariam, M.Pd. ___________ __________ Advisor I Drs. Mahfud Junaidi, M.Ag. ____________ ____________ Advisor 2 2 3. DEPARTEMEN AGAMA INSTITUT AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI WALISONGO SEMARANG FAKULTAS TARBIYAH Alamat: Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka Ngaliyan Telp/Fax (024) 7601295, 7615387 RATIFICATION Date Signature Ahmad Muthohar, M.Ag Chairman 3 4. Anis Sundusiyah, M.Pd. MA Secretary Siti Tarwiyah, M.Hum Examiner I Muhammad NafiAnnury, M.Pd. Examiner II ABSTRACT Choirun Nafiah (Student Number: 3104284). The Use of Mind Mapping Technique to Improve students Comprehension on Narrative Text (A Classroom Action Research at Eight Grade Students of MTs Ianatut Thalibin Pati in The Academic Year of 2008/2009). Thesis, Semarang: Bachelor program of English Language Education of Walisongo State Institute for Islamic Studies, 2009. Key Words: Mind Mapping, Technique, Reading Comprehension, Classroom Action Research. The background of the study in this research is based on the phenomena that students find some difficulties in comprehending reading English text, especially when they find a lot of unfamiliar words which they cannot comprehend and use correctly. The problems of this research can be stated as follows: 4 5. 1. How is the use of mind mapping technique in teaching reading comprehension to improve students comprehension on narrative text at the eight grade of students MTs Ianatut Thalibin Pati? 2. How is students achievement in reading comprehension after taught by using mind mapping technique at the eight grade of students MTs Ianatut Thalibin Pati? Its purposes are: 1. To describe the use of mind mapping technique in teaching reading comprehension to improve students comprehension on narrative text at the eight grade of students. 2. To describe students achievement in reading comprehension after taught by using mind mapping technique. The implementation of Mind Mapping technique in teaching reading comprehension at MTs Ianatut Thalibin is Classroom Action Research which is aimed to improve students achievement in reading comprehension. This research was conducted in three cycles and was done in five activities including the pre cycle and the post cycle. The result of study shows that using Mind Mapping technique can improve students achievement in reading comprehension. This is proved by students comprehension test that improved in every cycle. In this research, the researcher took a test of their achievements in each cycle. In the first cycle, the average of the students achievement was 68,6. In the second cycle the students got 73,6 and in the third cycle the students got 78,4. Result of the research shows that the students improve their reading comprehension effectively by using Mind mapping Technique. A THESIS STATEMENT I certify that this thesis is definitely my own work. I am completely responsible for the content of this thesis. Other writers opinions or findings included in the thesis are quoted or cited in accordance with ethical standards. Semarang, June 12th 2009 The Writer 5 6. Choirun Nafiah Student Number: 3104284 MOTTO Allah does not change a peoples lot unless they change what is in their hearts.1 To learn anything fast and effectively 1 Mahmud Y. Zayid, the Quran: An English Translation of The Meaning of The Quran, (Libanon: Dar Al-Choura, 1980), p. 177. 6 7. You have to see it, hear it, and feel it (Tony Stockwell)2 DEDICATION The thesis is dedicated to: My beloved father and mother who always support emotionally and materially with prayer, love, and patience. Without your support I do nothing. My beloved Brother and young Sister who always support and motivate the writer to finish this thesis. All members of B_ZONE (r14_zieey, Nikmah, Lina, Afied, Mb.jieya, Qo2m, Mb. Mucka) and my junior one Nimah, Pu2t and Ida. Thanks for your support and attention. My best friends Annie, 2 Adi W. Gunawan, Genius Learning Strategy, (Jakarta: Gramedia, 2003), p. 145 7 8. Sophie, Alya, kak Dian, Ni2k and Niesa for their lovely friendship. I will always remember you The big family of Mr. Mundziri Perum Depag who provided the researcher with the comfortable shelter during her study. May Allah bestow His blessing upon us. Amien ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First and foremost, I would like to express gratitude to Allah SWT, the Almighty God for the blessing, kindness, and inspiration in lending me to accomplish this thesis entitled THE USE OF MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS COMPREHENSION ON NARRATIVE TEXT (A Classroom Action Research at Eight Grade Students of MTs Ianatut Thalibin Pati in the Academic Year of 2008/2009) Shalawat and salam for the Prophet Muhammad who brings us from darkness to the brightness. 8 9. I realize that I cannot complete this final project without the help of others. Many people have helped me during the writing this final project and it would be impossible to mention of all them. In this chance, the writer would like to express deeper appreciation to: 1. Prof. Dr. Ibnu Hadjar, M.Ed. as the Dean of faculty of Tarbiyah. 2. Siti Tarwiyah, M.Hum. as the Head of English Department. 3. Dra. Siti Mariam, M.Pd as the first advisor and Drs. Mahfud Junaidi, M.Ag as the second advisor for their patience in providing careful guidance, helpful corrections, very good advice as well as suggestion and encouragement during the consultation. 4. Lectures in English Department of Tarbiyah Faculty for valuable knowledge, guidance, and advices during the years of my study. 5. Library officials who always give good service related with the references in this thesis so that the writer could do this thesis well. 6. Achwan, S.PdI as the headmaster MTs. Ianatut Thalibin Pati who have given permission for the writer to conduct the study and the entire teachers, especially Mrs. Tri Wahyuni, S.Pd. for all time, the information about the teaching learning process of English and her guidance there, and the students of 8 grade class B, thanks for the cooperation, and also the school administration staff. 7. My friends in English class group A and B year 2004 and My team in KKN posko 29 and PPL at SMPN 16 Semarang. 8. Last but not least, those who cannot be mentioned one by one, who have supported the writer to finish this thesis. Finally, the writer realizes that this thesis is 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 Semarang, 12thth June 2009 The writer 9 10. Choirun Nafiah Student Number: 3104284 TABLE OF CONTENT PAGE OF TITLE ............................................................................................... i ADVISOR APPROVAL .................................................................................... ii RATIFICATION ................................................................................................ iii ABSTRACT ...................................................................................................... iv 10 11. THESIS STATEMENT ...................................................................................... v MOTTO ................................................................................................... vi DEDICATION.................................................................................................... vii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.................................................................................. viii TABLE OF CONTENT...................................................................................... x LIST OF TABLES.............................................................................................. xii LIST OF FIGURES............................................................................................ xiii LIST OF APPENDICES......... xiv CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the study ........................................................ ..............................................................................................1 B. Reason for choosing the topic................................................ ..............................................................................................4 C. Question of the study ............................................................. ..............................................................................................4 D. Objectives of the study........................................................... .............................................................................................4 E. Significance of the study........................................................ .............................................................................................4 F. Limitation of the study........................................................... ..............................................................................................5 G. Definition of the terms ........................................................... ..............................................................................................5 11 12. CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE A. Theoretical Review 1. Teaching Reading Comprehension... 8 a. Definition of Reading................................................. 8 b. The General of Reading.............................................. 9 c. Reading Comprehension............................................. 11 d. Factor Affecting Achievement in Reading Comprehension........................................................... 14 e. Teaching Reading Comprehension............................. 15 2. Narrative Text... 18 3. Mind Mapping...................................................... 19 a. Definition of Mind Mapping...................................... ................................................................................19 b. The Concept of Mind Mapping.................................. 20 c. The Guidelines of Mind Mapping.............................. 22 B. Previous Research............................................................... ............................................................................................23 CHAPTER III METHODS OF INVESTIGATION A. Setting of the Study ........................................................... ..........................................................................25 12 13. B. Subject of the Study................................................................ ..........................................................................25 C. Focus of the Study ................................................................. ..........................................................................25 D. Method of the Study............................................................... ..........................................................................26 1. Research Design............................................................... ......................................................................................26 2. Design of Study................................................................ ......................................................................................28 E. Procedure of the Study........................................................... ..........................................................................30 F. Technique of Data Collection Method ................................... ..........................................................................35 G. Technique of Analyzing Data................................................. .........................................................................37 CHAPTER IV FINDINGS A. The Implementation of Mind Mapping Technique in Teaching Reading Comprehension.................................... ............................................................................................38 B. The Finding of Result............................................................. ............................................................................................49 CHAPTER V CONCLUSION A. Conclusion.......................................................................... .........................................................................62 B. Recommendation.................................................................... .........................................................................63 REFERENCES APPENDICES 13 14. LIST OF TABLES Table 1 The results of pre-cycle ........................................................................ 50 Table 2 The results of first cycle ....................................................................... 52 Table 3 The results of second cycle ................................................................... 54 Table 4 The results of third cycle ...................................................................... 56 Table 5 The results of post-cycle ....................................................................... 58 Table 6 The results of the test from the pre-cycle until post-cycle .................... 59 14 15. LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Action Research Cycle ........................................................................ 27 Figure 2 Cyclical Process of Action Research .................................................. 30 Figure 3 Diagram Of The Whole Test 61 15 16. LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix 1. Students List Appendix 2. Research Journal in Classroom Action Research Appendix 3. Observation Scheme in 1st Cycle Appendix 4. Observation Scheme in 2nd Cycle Appendix 5. Observation Scheme in 3rd Cycle Appendix 6. Evaluation Test Of Pre Cycle Appendix 7. Evaluation Test Of 1st Cycle Appendix 8. Evaluation Test of 2nd cycle Appendix 9. Evaluation Test Of 3rd Cycle Appendix 10 Evaluation Test Of Post Cycle Appendix 11. Answer Key Evaluation of Pre Cycle Appendix 12. Answer Key Evaluation of First Cycle Appendix 13. Answer Key Evaluation of Second Cycle Appendix 14. Answer Key Evaluation of Third Cycle Appendix 15. Answer Key Evaluation of Post Cycle Appendix 16. Lesson Plan For 1st Cycle Appendix 17. Lesson Plan For 2nd Cycle Appendix 18. Lesson Plan For 3rd Cycle Certificates Curriculum Vitae 16