THE IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL USING ICE BREAKER STRATEGY OF EIGHT GRADE STUDENTS AT SMP SWASTA HKBP SIPOHOLON IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022

Abstract

This study aims to improve students’ speaking skill using Ice Breaker Strategy. This study was conducted by using classroom action research at the eight grade of SMP Swasta HKBP Sipoholon. The population of this study was the eight grade students, the total number of population was 64 students. The sample of this study was about 32 students by using purposive sampling based on Arikunto. The researcher was applied in two cycles with four meetings. The data was collected by using the quantitative data and qualitative data. The result showed that the improvement of the students’ score from pretest to post test of cycle I and cycle II. The students’ mean from pretest was 57,15 , for the first cycle was 68,34, and the second cycle was 79,46. The pretest result 15.6% of the students got point 70 to up, the competence test cycle I was 56,25% and the improvement of  the students showed in the last competence of the cycle II was 81,75%. Observation sheet and interview sheet supported that Ice Breaker Strategy improved students’ speaking skill. It was showed by the students’ responses and attitude. They were looked well in each day. Students became more active, serious, and interested to learn used Ice Breaker Strategy.