Ujian Nasional (UN) or national examination for the ninth grader of Junior High School has
been conducted. Each subject tested has its own competency standard for the graduation or
standar kompetensi lulusan (SKL). SKL is used as the assessment standard to determine the
graduation of the students. The SKL for Ujian Nasional (UN) SMP/MTs of English in
academic year 2011 - 2012 covers competency in reading and writing skill. This writing
shows that competencies and the indicators of the SKL Ujian Nasional (UN) SMP/MTs of
English in academic year 2011 - 2012 reflect functional approach in English Language
Teaching
