Teaching vocabulary by using games to the 1st grade students in SD Negeri Jaten 03 Karanganyar

Oleh :
Reni Rosita - C9305141 - Fak. Sastra dan Seni Rupa

ABSTRACT This final project is written based on the job training which has been carried out by the writer at SD Negeri Jaten 03 Karanganyar within two months. The writer took a class, the 1st grade, as the subject to be observed. The students have been given English subject so the writer was interested in the process of acquiring vocabulary. The objectives of this report are: 1) to describe the process of teaching vocabulary for children by using card games, 2) to describe how card games in teaching vocabulary is attractive and effective. In this final project report, the writer only discusses the process of introducing the vocabulary related to the “colors”. In writing this final report, the writer collected the data by observing the class, interviewing the teacher and students and directly teaching in the classroom. The writer used Elementary Vocabulary Games in teaching activity. All of the activities were done to find out the conclusion of the objectives. In conclusion, card games were an effective aid in teaching vocabulary to children. It could help them not only to memorize the words but also to use it to communicate. Meanwhile, the teacher should be responsible to the class, especially in making it attractive. The teacher should create an exciting way especially for the children, so that they enjoyed the class. Creativity of the teacher is the key to make the teaching and learning activity exciting.