IMPROVING STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT THROUGH BLIND SEQUENCING STRATEGY

This study attempts to improve students achievement in writing recount text through blind sequencing strategy. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of the research was class X-1 SMAN 5 Binjai consisting of 35 students. The research was conducted in two cycles and consisted of six meetings. The instruments for collecting data were writing tests as the quantitative data and diary notes, observation sheet, interview sheet and questionnaire sheet as qualitative data. Based on the writing score, students scores kept improving in every test. In the first cycle test, the mean of writing score was 68,34. In the second cycle test the mean of writing score was 81,49. Based on diary notes, observation sheet and questionnaire sheet and interview sheet, it was found that students were actively involved in writing process. The result of the research showed that Blind Sequencing Strategy can improve students achievement in writing recount text.