1. THE USE OF MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUE TO
IMPROVE
STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION ON NARRATIVE TEXT
(A Classroom Action Research at Eight Grade Students of
MTs I’anatut Thalibin Pati in the Academic Year of 2008/2009)
A Final Project
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement
For the degree of Bachelor of Islamic Education
in English Language Education
By:
CHOIRUN NAFI’AH
3104284
TARBIYAH FACULTY
STATE INSTITUTE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES WALISONGO
SEMARANG

2. 2009
DEPARTEMEN AGAMA
INSTITUT AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI WALISONGO
SEMARANG
FAKULTAS TARBIYAH
Alamat: Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka Ngaliyan Telp/Fax (024) 7601295,
7615387
ADVISOR APPROVAL
Date Signature
Dra. Siti Mariam, M.Pd. ___________ __________
Advisor I
Drs. Mahfud Junaidi, M.Ag. ____________ ____________
Advisor 2
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3. DEPARTEMEN AGAMA
INSTITUT AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI WALISONGO
SEMARANG
FAKULTAS TARBIYAH
Alamat: Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka Ngaliyan Telp/Fax (024) 7601295,
7615387
RATIFICATION
Date Signature
Ahmad Muthohar, M.Ag
Chairman
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4. Anis Sundusiyah, M.Pd. MA
Secretary
Siti Tarwiyah, M.Hum
Examiner I
Muhammad Nafi’Annury, M.Pd.
Examiner II
ABSTRACT
Choirun Nafi’ah (Student Number: 3104284). The Use of Mind Mapping
Technique to Improve students’ Comprehension on Narrative Text (A Classroom
Action Research at Eight Grade Students of MTs I’anatut Thalibin Pati in The
Academic Year of 2008/2009). Thesis, Semarang: Bachelor program of English
Language Education of Walisongo State Institute for Islamic Studies, 2009.
Key Words: Mind Mapping, Technique, Reading Comprehension, Classroom
Action Research.
The background of the study in this research is based on the phenomena
that students find some difficulties in comprehending reading English text,
especially when they find a lot of unfamiliar words which they cannot
comprehend and use correctly.
The problems of this research can be stated as follows:
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5. 1. How is the use of mind mapping technique in teaching reading
comprehension to improve students’ comprehension on narrative text at
the eight grade of students MTs I’anatut Thalibin Pati?
2. How is students’ achievement in reading comprehension after taught by
using mind mapping technique at the eight grade of students MTs I’anatut
Thalibin Pati?
Its purposes are:
1. To describe the use of mind mapping technique in teaching reading
comprehension to improve students’ comprehension on narrative text at
the eight grade of students.
2. To describe students’ achievement in reading comprehension after taught
by using mind mapping technique.
The implementation of Mind Mapping technique in teaching reading
comprehension at MTs I’anatut Thalibin is Classroom Action Research which is
aimed to improve students’ achievement in reading comprehension. This research
was conducted in three cycles and was done in five activities including the pre
cycle and the post cycle.
The result of study shows that using Mind Mapping technique can improve
students’ achievement in reading comprehension. This is proved by students’
comprehension test that improved in every cycle. In this research, the researcher
took a test of their achievements in each cycle. In the first cycle, the average of
the students’ achievement was 68,6. In the second cycle the students got 73,6 and
in the third cycle the students got 78,4.
Result of the research shows that the students improve their reading
comprehension effectively by using Mind mapping Technique.
A THESIS STATEMENT
I certify that this thesis is definitely my own work. I am completely
responsible for the content of this thesis. Other writers’ opinions or findings
included in the thesis are quoted or cited in accordance with ethical standards.
Semarang, June 12th
2009
The Writer
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6. Choirun Nafi’ah
Student Number: 3104284
MOTTO
Allah does not change a people’s lot unless they change what is in their hearts.1
“To learn anything fast and effectively
1 Mahmud Y. Zayid, the Quran: An English Translation of The Meaning of The Quran,
(Libanon: Dar Al-Choura, 1980), p. 177.
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7. You have to see it, hear it, and feel it”
(Tony Stockwell)2
DEDICATION
The thesis is dedicated to:
 My beloved father and mother who always support emotionally
and materially with prayer, love, and patience. Without your
support I do nothing.
 My beloved Brother and young Sister who always support and
motivate the writer to finish this thesis.
 All members of B_ZONE (r14_zieey, Nikmah, Lina, Afied, Mb.jieya,
Qo2m, Mb. Mucka) and my junior one Ni’mah, Pu2t and Ida.
Thanks for your support and attention. My best friends Annie,
2 Adi W. Gunawan, Genius Learning Strategy, (Jakarta: Gramedia, 2003), p. 145
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8. Sophie, Alya, kak Dian, Ni2k and Niesa for their lovely friendship.
I will always remember you
 The big family of Mr. Mundziri Perum Depag who provided the
researcher with the comfortable shelter during her study. May
Allah bestow His blessing upon us. Amien
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
‫الرحيم‬ ‫الرحمن‬ ‫ال‬ ‫بسم‬
First and foremost, I would like to express gratitude to Allah SWT, the
Almighty God for the blessing, kindness, and inspiration in lending me to
accomplish this thesis entitled THE USE OF MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUE TO
IMPROVE STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION ON NARRATIVE TEXT (A
Classroom Action Research at Eight Grade Students of MTs I’anatut Thalibin Pati
in the Academic Year of 2008/2009)
Shalawat and salam for the Prophet Muhammad who brings us from
darkness to the brightness.
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9. I realize that I cannot complete this final project without the help of others.
Many people have helped me during the writing this final project and it would be
impossible to mention of all them. In this chance, the writer would like to express
deeper appreciation to:
1. Prof. Dr. Ibnu Hadjar, M.Ed. as the Dean of faculty of Tarbiyah.
2. Siti Tarwiyah, M.Hum. as the Head of English Department.
3. Dra. Siti Mariam, M.Pd as the first advisor and Drs. Mahfud Junaidi, M.Ag as
the second advisor for their patience in providing careful guidance, helpful
corrections, very good advice as well as suggestion and encouragement during
the consultation.
4. Lectures in English Department of Tarbiyah Faculty for valuable knowledge,
guidance, and advices during the years of my study.
5. Library officials who always give good service related with the references in
this thesis so that the writer could do this thesis well.
6. Achwan, S.PdI as the headmaster MTs. I’anatut Thalibin Pati who have given
permission for the writer to conduct the study and the entire teachers,
especially Mrs. Tri Wahyuni, S.Pd. for all time, the information about the
teaching learning process of English and her guidance there, and the students
of 8 grade class B, thanks for the cooperation, and also the school
administration staff.
7. My friends in English class group A and B year 2004 and My team in KKN
posko 29 and PPL at SMPN 16 Semarang.
8. Last but not least, those who cannot be mentioned one by one, who have
supported the writer to finish this thesis.
Finally, the writer realizes that this thesis is far from being perfect.
Therefore, the writer will happily accept constructive criticism in order to make it
better. The writer hopes that this thesis would be beneficial to everyone. Amin
Semarang, 12thth
June 2009
The writer
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10. Choirun Nafi’ah
Student Number: 3104284
TABLE OF CONTENT
PAGE OF TITLE ...............................................................................................
i
ADVISOR APPROVAL ....................................................................................
ii
RATIFICATION ................................................................................................
iii
ABSTRACT ......................................................................................................
iv
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11. THESIS STATEMENT ......................................................................................
v
MOTTO ...................................................................................................
vi
DEDICATION....................................................................................................
vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT..................................................................................
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT......................................................................................
x
LIST OF TABLES..............................................................................................
xii
LIST OF FIGURES............................................................................................
xiii
LIST OF APPENDICES………………………………………………….........
xiv
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the study ........................................................
..............................................................................................1
B. Reason for choosing the topic................................................
..............................................................................................4
C. Question of the study .............................................................
..............................................................................................4
D. Objectives of the study...........................................................
.............................................................................................4
E. Significance of the study........................................................
.............................................................................................4
F. Limitation of the study...........................................................
..............................................................................................5
G. Definition of the terms ...........................................................
..............................................................................................5
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12. CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
A. Theoretical Review
1. Teaching Reading Comprehension……………………...
8
a. Definition of Reading.................................................
8
b. The General of Reading..............................................
9
c. Reading Comprehension.............................................
11
d. Factor Affecting Achievement in Reading
Comprehension...........................................................
14
e. Teaching Reading Comprehension.............................
15
2. Narrative Text…………………………………………...
18
3. Mind Mapping………......................................................
19
a. Definition of Mind Mapping......................................
................................................................................19
b. The Concept of Mind Mapping..................................
20
c. The Guidelines of Mind Mapping..............................
22
B. Previous Research…...............................................................
............................................................................................23
CHAPTER III METHODS OF INVESTIGATION
A. Setting of the Study …...........................................................
..........................................................................25
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13. B. Subject of the Study................................................................
..........................................................................25
C. Focus of the Study .................................................................
..........................................................................25
D. Method of the Study...............................................................
..........................................................................26
1. Research Design...............................................................
......................................................................................26
2. Design of Study................................................................
......................................................................................28
E. Procedure of the Study...........................................................
..........................................................................30
F. Technique of Data Collection Method ...................................
..........................................................................35
G. Technique of Analyzing Data.................................................
.........................................................................37
CHAPTER IV FINDINGS
A. The Implementation of Mind Mapping Technique in
Teaching Reading Comprehension…....................................
............................................................................................38
B. The Finding of Result.............................................................
............................................................................................49
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION
A. Conclusion…..........................................................................
.........................................................................62
B. Recommendation....................................................................
.........................................................................63
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
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14. LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 The results of pre-cycle ........................................................................ 50
Table 2 The results of first cycle ....................................................................... 52
Table 3 The results of second cycle ................................................................... 54
Table 4 The results of third cycle ...................................................................... 56
Table 5 The results of post-cycle ....................................................................... 58
Table 6 The results of the test from the pre-cycle until post-cycle .................... 59
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15. LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Action Research Cycle ........................................................................ 27
Figure 2 Cyclical Process of Action Research .................................................. 30
Figure 3 Diagram Of The Whole Test………………………………………… 61
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16. LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Students List
Appendix 2. Research Journal in Classroom Action Research
Appendix 3. Observation Scheme in 1st
Cycle
Appendix 4. Observation Scheme in 2nd
Cycle
Appendix 5. Observation Scheme in 3rd
Cycle
Appendix 6. Evaluation Test Of Pre Cycle
Appendix 7. Evaluation Test Of 1st
Cycle
Appendix 8. Evaluation Test of 2nd
cycle
Appendix 9. Evaluation Test Of 3rd
Cycle
Appendix 10 Evaluation Test Of Post Cycle
Appendix 11. Answer Key Evaluation of Pre Cycle
Appendix 12. Answer Key Evaluation of First Cycle
Appendix 13. Answer Key Evaluation of Second Cycle
Appendix 14. Answer Key Evaluation of Third Cycle
Appendix 15. Answer Key Evaluation of Post Cycle
Appendix 16. Lesson Plan For 1st
Cycle
Appendix 17. Lesson Plan For 2nd
Cycle
Appendix 18. Lesson Plan For 3rd
Cycle
Certificates
Curriculum Vitae
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