The Use of Picture Media in Improving Poetry Writing Skills

Abstract

This study was conducted to describe the improvement of students' ability in writing poetry through the use of picture media during the learning process. This classroom action research was carried out in two cycles, each comprising the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection, with a sample of 35 students. In the first cycle, the learning process still employed the lecture method, resulting in an average score of 74.28 with a completion percentage of 57%. These findings indicate that many students still faced difficulties in developing ideas, selecting appropriate diction, and expressing their imagination in the form of poetry. In the second cycle, the learning strategy was improved by implementing group discussions supported by the use of picture media. This change successfully enhanced student engagement and yielded an average score of 79.71 with 100% completion. The novelty of this research lies in the integration of picture media with group discussion activities, which not only improved student learning outcomes but also facilitated the emergence of creativity, imagination, and the ability to express oneself aesthetically. The results indicate that the use of picture media was able to create a more interactive, engaging, and meaningful learning process, thereby making a significant contribution to the improvement of students' poetry writing skills.