IMPROVING STUDENTS' ABILITY TO CREATE DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS THROUGH STORY CARD WRITING MEDIA IN CLASS 8 OF MTS AL-SA'ADAH

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of story card media in improving the descriptive writing skills of eighth-grade students at MTs Al-Sa’adah. Many students at this level struggle with organizing ideas and using appropriate descriptive language in their writing. Through a qualitative case study approach, the research observed 30 students guided in writing descriptive texts using story cards as a visual aid designed to stimulate imagination and structure narratives. Data collection methods included classroom observation, semi-structured interviews, and analysis of students’ written work before and after the intervention. The findings reveal that the story card media significantly enhanced students’ ability to generate ideas, expand vocabulary, and organize descriptive texts more coherently. The media also fostered a more engaging learning environment, increased student participation, and reduced writing anxiety. The study concludes that story cards are an effective and interactive tool for enhancing descriptive writing skills among junior high school students.