CONSTRUCTING EFL STUDENTS' ENGLISH RECOUNT TEXT : A CASE STUDY AT AN ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN CIAMIS

Abstract

ABSTRACT The research reported in this paper focuses on the issues of students' difficulties in writing recount text. because today's era is very modern and everything is sophisticated, of course, students should be able to write recount text. but in fact they are difficult to write recount text. Therefore, the teacher must be able to create a comfortable atmosphere so that students feel focused on learning in order to be able to improve student skills. This study was conducted to determine the EFL strategies of Islamic Junior High School students needed in compiling recount texts and students' difficulties in writing recount texts. Case study methodology was used in this study, and data were collected through classroom observation and purposive sampling interviews. The subjects of this study were eighth grade students at Islamic Junior High School. This study found students who were not focused when learning so that it was easier for them to do assignments because many students look unenthusiastic and pay less attention. Based on the results of the study, it can be said that students who are not able to focus when studying in an effective class even though it is difficult to manage students. for suggestions related to this research the teacher must be able to create a fresh atmosphere in teaching and learning activities in the classroom that will arouse students' interest in learning, especially in learning English which incidentally is a foreign language for students in Indonesia. Keyword: Constructing, EFL, Recount Text.