Pronunciation of Grade IV Students in Reading Poetry at SDN Bontokamase Gowa

Abstract

This study aims at describing the pronunciation of fourth grade students in reading poetry at SDN Bontokamase Gowa. The study was a quantitative descriptive study. The population was the students in all elementary schools in Gowa district. The sample of the study was all students in grade IV at SDN Bontokamase Gowa that consisted of 20 female and 17 male. The data of the study were collected through observation, documentation, and field note. The data were analyzed by using quantitative descriptive analysis to understand the pronunciation of fourth grade students in reading poetry. The results of the study showed that there are 27 students with high score, 7 students with medium score and 3 students with low score assessed by three assessors. The students with very good score can pronounce well with accurate word and clear in reading title, lines and rhymes. While the three students with low score cannot pronounce with accurate word and clear in reading title, lines and rhymes. While the average score of students' pronunciation is 3. 49. Thus, it was concluded that the skills to read poetry of students in terms of pronunciation aspect were in a very good category.