PENINGKATAN LITERASI MELALUI MENULIS TEKS PUISI BERBANTUAN MEDIA AUDIOVISUAL SISWA KELAS X SMA NEGERI 1 MEDAN

Abstract

This research was conducted to enhance the poetry writing abilities of tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Medan by integrating audiovisual media into the learning process. The study was initiated due to students’ generally low performance in poetry writing, characterized by limited creativity, weak diction usage, and underdeveloped imagery in their compositions. The methodology used was Classroom Action Research (CAR), implemented in two cycles consisting of the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data were gathered through observation sheets and evaluations of students' written poetry. The findings revealed a notable improvement in students' average scores, rising from 55.29 in the pretest to 71.47 in the first cycle, and reaching 80.59 in the second cycle. Moreover, the percentage of students meeting the minimum mastery criteria significantly increased from 32.35% to 94.12%. These results demonstrate that the use of audiovisual media effectively boosts student engagement, fosters creativity, and improves their skills in writing poetry.