'Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University'
Abstract
This research aims at finding out whether and how picture can improve students‟ writing skill. This research uses the design of Action Research and was conducted in two cycles. The data are collected through observation, test, and interview. The research results show that the benefits of pictures i.e. focusing students attention, stimulate and provides ideas, and lessen anxiety help students to improve their writing in terms of content and, organization, and help teacher to work on students grammar and vocabulary, and mechanics (punctuation and spelling). These findings, however; are not to neglect the consideration on how and the execution of how pictures are used in the classroom activities by both teacher and students. As a media, pictures do need careful handling in selecting and using. Appropiate teaching method is also a key element for the success of the research.Keywords: pictures, class situation, guided writin
