Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 9(5), pp. 1014 - 1024
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090514
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Pronunciation of Grade IV Students in Reading Poetry at SDN Bontokamase Gowa

Mansyur Suma ^*
Bahasa Indonesia Faculty, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin, Makassar. 90222, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

This study aims at describing the pronunciation of fourth grade students in reading poetry at SDN Bontokamase Gowa. The study was a quantitative descriptive study. The population was the students in all elementary schools in Gowa district. The sample of the study was all students in grade IV at SDN Bontokamase Gowa that consisted of 20 females and 17 males. The data of the study were collected through observation, documentation, and field note. The data were analyzed by using quantitative descriptive analysis to understand the pronunciation of fourth grade students in reading poetry. The results of the study showed that there were 27 students with high score, 7 students with medium score and 3 students with low score assessed by three assessors. The students with very good score can pronounce well with accurate word and clear in reading title, lines and rhymes. While the three students with low score cannot pronounce with accurate word and clear in reading title, lines and rhymes. While the average score of students’ pronunciation is 3. 49. Thus, it was concluded that the skills to read poetry of students in terms of pronunciation aspect were in a very good category.

KEYWORDS
Pronunciation, Reading, Poetry, Students

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Mansyur Suma , "Pronunciation of Grade IV Students in Reading Poetry at SDN Bontokamase Gowa," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 9, No. 5, pp. 1014 - 1024, 2021. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090514.

(b). APA Format:
Mansyur Suma (2021). Pronunciation of Grade IV Students in Reading Poetry at SDN Bontokamase Gowa. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 9(5), 1014 - 1024. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090514.