Discovery learning model in learning writing of environmental exposition text

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the discovery learning model in exposition text about the environment around students. The type of this study is quantitative research with the experimental method. The design of this study was static to two groups. The sample of this study were 50 people, 26 experimental and 24 control class. The sample was taken by purposive sampling technique. The results showed the following. First, the expository writing skills of the students using the conventional method are at a more than adequate qualification. The average writing ability of the students is still below the learning standards. Second, the skills of writing exposition text using the discovery learning model are in Good qualification. Students' ability to write environmental exposition text exceeds learning standard. Based on the results of this study concluded that the skills of writing text using discovery learning model is better than using conventional method learning.