Abstract:
The process of language learning, particularly writing skills, plays a crucial
role in students' academic development. However, many students at Pondok
Pesantren Mawaridussalam face challenges in developing their writing skills. The
primary issues are low motivation and a lack of engagement in the writing process.
Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Snowball-Throwing
method in enhancing the writing skills of eighth-grade students. The main objective
of this research is to measure the extent to which the Snowball-Throwing method
can improve students' writing abilities. The study employs a quantitative
experimental design involving two groups: an experimental group taught using the
Snowball-Throwing method and a control group taught using traditional methods.
Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests to assess students' writing
skills, and the analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and t-tests. The
results indicate that the experimental group experienced a significant improvement
in writing skills, achieving a post-test average score of 70.37, compared to 56.30
for the control group. The t-test results showed a significance value below 0.05,
indicating a statistically significant difference between the two groups. In
conclusion, the Snowball-Throwing method proves effective in enhancing students'
writing abilities while fostering active engagement and collaboration. This study
recommends the implementation of this method in teaching practices to improve
student learning outcomes.
