Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to analyze students' errors in writing recount texts with
the theme "COVID 19" at SMP Negeri 4 Satu Atap Kuala. This research was conducted
in SMP Negeri 4 Satu Atap Kuala with a population of 108 students in the eighth grade.
They were divided into three groups. Using random sampling, the sample size was
reduced to 27 students, eight students a grade. The written test instrument was used in
this study. The research method used is descriptive-quantitative method. Research for
this study is expected for 3 months. The test results show that there are four types of
writing errors. They are omissions, additions, misinformation, and sequence errors. The
most common types of errors in writing recount text are omission errors of 7 or 3.5%
and addition errors of 2 or 1%. misinformation with 177, or 88.5% errors. And the last
ordering error with 14 or 7% error. By doing this research, it is hoped that students can
practice more and improve their writing skills, especially in recount texts.
