ERROR ANALYSIS IN RECOUNT TEXT WRITING OF COVID 19 AT SMP NEGERI 4 SATU ATAP KUALA

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.