THE USE OF WORD SEARCH PUZZLE IN TEACHING VOCABULARY FOR SIXTH GRADE OF SDN 066057 MEDAN DENAI

This study focused on teaching vocabulary by using word search puzzle for sixth grade students of SD Negeri 066057 Medan Denai. The aim of this research was to investigate how the word search puzzle game used in teaching vocabulary guideline based on theory by Munawaroh (2013). This research used qualitative design in which the data are obtained from the sentence of texts. The data were collected in three ways, observation, interview and documentation. The analysis found that: 1) There were six steps that teacher used in teaching vocabulary by using word search puzzle. 2) Teacher and students faced some problems in using word search puzzle. The most dominant problems faced by sixth students to look hidden words in the patterns of letters. Therefore, there were many challenges in using word search puzzle game. It was hoped that the research result ought to be beneficial for everyone who interested in learning more about word search puzzle.