Peningkatan Keterampilan Menulis Teks Biografi Berbantuan Video Dokumenter pada Peserta Didik Kelas X-8 SMAN 6 Malang

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Writing biographical texts is one of the basic competencies taught in grade X of high school (SMA) under the Independent Curriculum. The purpose of writing biographical texts is to inspire students and emulate the role models used to achieve success, similar to those experienced by prominent figures. The purpose of this study is to describe the application of documentary video media in learning to write biographical texts, improve students' biographical writing skills, and improve students' learning attitudes and motivation towards learning to write biographical texts using the discovery learning model and video media in grade X of SMA Negeri 6 Malang. The research method used in this study was Classroom Action Research (CAR), consisting of two cycles: Cycle I and Cycle II, beginning with a pre-cycle. Cycle I consisted of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Cycle II also consisted of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The results showed an improvement in the learning process of writing biographical texts, changes in student behavior and learning motivation, and an improvement in biographical writing skills. The pre-cycle average class score was 77.4, Cycle I the average class score was 85.2, and Cycle II the average class score was 88.4. This indicates an improvement.