Dita Indrawati

1024x768 ABSTRACT Indrawati, Dita. 2016. Applying Quantum Teaching Model to Improve the Students’ Ability in Writing A Descriptive Essay. Thesis, English Department, Faculty of Letters, State University of Malang. Advisors: (1) Prof. Dr. Nur Mukminatien, M.Pd, (2) Prof. M. Adnan Latief, M.A, Ph. D. Keywords: quantum teaching model, writing, descriptive essay This study is directed to improve students’ ability in writing descriptive essay using Quantum Teaching. Based on the observation done in the preliminary study, the teacher did not use appropriate teaching model. Thus, students were not enthusiastic in learning. Concerning on the problems, an appropriate teaching model that has some suitable strategies was required in order to improve students’ ability in writing descriptive texts. As a result, the use of Quantum Teaching model was applied in teaching writing. The research design used in this study is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The research was conducted in one cycle that ...