Improving Students Writing Skill in Figurative Language By Using Mind Mapping Method at SMA Swasta Imelda Medan

Abstract

This study focuses on English teaching in class which discusses improving Writing skills in English through mind maping, especially in a country that uses English as a second language. There are some problems in the teaching and learning aspects of a “writing’’ class. The problems can be from the teachers, the students and the environment. The main cause behind this problem is the traditional method that are being followed by many teachers to tech writing skills which focus on teaching a set of grammatical rules to students who are not fluent in the language. This research indicates that the use of mind maping method can improve students’ writing achievement. The results from this paper suggest that mind maping method may help teachers in teaching writing skills and improving the students’ writing skills in English.