AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

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This descriptive analysis research aims to determine the ability to write descriptive essays for fourth grade elementary school students in the Matraman area, Jakarta.  The data analysis method in this study uses qualitative descriptive analysis. The data collection techniques used in this study were documentation and interviews. The average score of descriptive essay writing ability is 54.6 with less qualification. The percentage of the suitability of the title with the theme of the essay is 66% or equal to 20 students in the very good / good category, the percentage of neatness of writing and accuracy of diction is 73.3% or equal to 22 people who are still less neat in writing and word choice / diction, the percentage of essay writing structure is 56 7% or equal to 17 people in the very good / good category, The percentage of the suitability of ideas with the essay is 63.3% or equal to 19 people who are still lacking in the suitability of ideas with the essay, and the percentage of the use of Indonesian spelling in general is 87% or equal to 26 people including the category lacking in the writing of capital letters and the use of punctuation in accordance with the guidelines for refined Indonesian spelling. The obstacle faced by students is that they find it difficult to put their ideas or ideas into the form of words/sentences, this is due to the lack of verbal ability and adequate writing skills. Other factors that can cause difficulties in pouring ideas or ideas into the form of words or sentences are lack of understanding of the topic discussed, confusion in organizing thoughts into writing. Factors that influence learning difficulties in writing descriptive texts are intelligence, interest in learning, attitudes and behaviors towards lessons, motivation, learning standards, factors from educators who use inappropriate media, methods, and learning approaches