Tema-Rema dalam Tulisan Siswa SMA

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to determine the use of the thema-rheme feature in the writing learning process of high school students. In this case it is studied from the perspective of students and teachers. This research approach is qualitative research. This research uses a case study method that investigates cases and interprets observable processes. The research was conducted at SMA Negeri 2 Pringsewu. The participants are students and teachers. In this research, participants were selected purposively. The data collection process uses 1) observation, 2) in-depth interviews, and 3) documents. The data analysis process is 1) managing data in the initial process, 2) after the data has been managed, the researcher reads the entire transcript several times and explores the database to write memos in the margins of field notes or transcripts, 4) describes, classifies, and interprets, and 4) represents and visualize data. The results of the research concluded that implementing writing learning activities through the thema-rheme feature framework had a good influence on the grammatical quality of sentences and also the coherence between sentences. Overall data analysis shows that 56% of students understand the use of temas and 28% of students write interpersonal temas and 16% of students write textual thema. The application of the Thema-Rheme feature in teaching writing has created a conducive learning atmosphere and students can understand the teaching material well, especially the quality of sentences that are arranged into cohesive and integrated paragraphs.