Abstract:
This study was attempted to investigate learning writing by using Image Streaming Method. The objective of this research was to find out the significant effect of using Image Streaming Method on the students’ ability in writing. The method used in this study was an experimental research. This research had been conducted at MTs Islamiyah Medan jalan Suluh No.71-D Kecamatan Medan Tembung North Sumatera Indonesia. The population of this research were the eight grade classes in academic year 2017/2018 which consisted of 3 classes, the researcher took 2 classes by using image streaming method, VIII-1 was as the experimental class that consisted 30 students and VII-2 was the control class which involved 30 students. Each class was given a pre-test, treatment, and posttest.
The control class was taught by using lecture method meanwhile the experimental class was treated by using Image Streaming Method. The instrument of this research was written. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. Then, the result showed that tobserve ( 7.73 ) was higher than ttable ( 2.00) with the degree of freedom (df =58) for two-tailed test (7.73 ≥ 2.00 ). It means that the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected and alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. In conclusion, there was the significant effect on the students’ ability in writing narrative text method was more significant than using lecture method.