This research conducted at SMP Negeri 14 Palu in VIII grade students. The researcher selected VIII Anggrek class as the experimental class. This research aimed to prove that the application of free writing can develop the skill of the students in writing recount text. The researcher applied a preexperimental research design with one group pre-test post-test and one class as a sample. The sample was chosen by using purposive sampling technique. The researcher conducted the pre-test and post-test. The data collections were the analyzed statistically. The result of the data indicated that the t-counted (11.29) was greater than the t-table (2.064) by applying 0.05 level significant with 24 degree freedom/df (25-1). It shows that the application of free writing technique can significantly develop the students’ skill in writing recount text. Keywords: Developing skill; writing; recount text; free writing
