Development of Teaching Material for Narrative Writing Using Graphic Organizer Type Circle Organizer in Elementary School

摘要

The rationale of this research was the use of teaching materials that were less attractive and appropriate with the writing process (pre-writing, during the writing, and post-writing). Hence, this study aimed at describing the process of developing teaching materials for writing narrative and producing narrative writing using Graphic Organizer especially Circle Organizer type for teachers and students of grade V that is valid, practical, and effective. Moreover, this type of research was research and development which used 4-D model. This model consists of 4 stages: define, design, develop, and disseminate. Validity test data were obtained through teachers and students' response on assessment sheets. Furthermore, the effectiveness was seen from students' activity, assessment process and result of students' writing. Based on the results of validity, practicality, and effectiveness tests, teaching material which were valid, practical, and effective were able to improve students' narrative writing skill. Thus, it can be concluded that teaching material of narrative writing using Graphic Organizer especially Circle Organizer type can be used in narrative writing lesson for grade V students at Elementary School.