Abstract:
The objective of this research was to find out the implementation of
theme based teaching can improve the students vocabulary in learning
English. It was conducted at Class VII–2 of SMPN 35 Makassar which
consisted of 30 students as the sample of the research.
This research used pre-experimental research with one group pretest and post-test design. The researcher did pre-test, treatments and
post-test. The data was gained by analyzing the students‟ pre-test and
post-test result.
The research findings indicated that Implementation of theme
based teaching can improve students‟ vocabulary. It was proved by the
mean score of pre-test was 59,88 is classified as fair score then improved
to be 77,21 in post-test is classified as good. The improvement percentage
was 28,94%. Therefore there was significant improvement of the students‟
reading comprehension. It can be seen from the value of t-test (32,69) was
greater than t-table (2,049) at the level of significances. It means that this
is a significant difference between the result of the students‟ pre-test and
post-test. Therefore, hypothesis HO was rejected and H1 was accepted.
This the researcher concludes that the Implementation of Theme Based
Teaching can Improve Students‟ English Vocabulary of the Seventh Grade
at SMP Negeri 35 Makassar
