THE IMPLEMENTATION OF VIDEO IN TEACHING WRITING OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Abstract The purpose of writing this paper is to explore and discuss the way of teaching writing using video . Writing is one of the important skills in teaching and learning process because writing is one of the four language skill s. Writing is considered as a complex skill because it requires a high level effort and concentration. In fact, w riting is the most difficult skill for students. So that, the teacher has to make the students interested in writing . The teacher should prepare an interesting media to the students in order to make the students can explore their ideas in writing activities. One of the media which can be used is video. This media can make the students easier in learning writing. Video as an enhancement of students’ interest in study. Keyword : teaching writing, video, descriptive text