%0 Journal Article
%A NN, Yun Anis
%D 2012
%F eprints:20256
%J Digital Library
%T THE APPLICATION OF PUZZLE TECHNIQUE IN ENGLISH  EDUCATION TO IMPROVE VOCABULARY SKILL OF FIRST  YEAR STUDENTS OF SMAN 5  BANDAR LAMPUNG
%U http://digilib.unila.ac.id/20256/
%X Abstract    This research aims to to improve vocabulary skill of students of SMAN 5 Bandar  Lampung, to describe some applications of puzzle technique, and to design puzzle  technique in order to improve the method of vocabulary teaching.  The research is a class action research involving 61 students. Data collection is  undertaken using observation and testing method. The research is carried out by using  3 cycles. The first cycle is the application of crossword puzzles in the form of  answering question, completing sentence, and interpreting picture. The second cycle  is the application of hidden word puzzles in the form of answering question,  completing sentence, and interpreting picture. And the third cycle is the application of  word dictionary puzzles in the form of answering question, completing sentence, and  interpreting picture.  The result of this research is found in the vocabulary skill improvement of the  students. In the first, second, and third cycle, the average improvement of vocabulary  skill of students is 6.65; 7.13; and 7.32, respectively. On the other hand, the student  activities increase into 57%; 63%; and 74% in the first, second, and third cycle,  respectively. In the second cycle, it is still found that some students have test mark  less than 6. However, in the third cycle, there is no student has test mark less than 6.  This circumstance indicates that the target of the research has been passed