CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Research
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Speaking is one of four language skills, which is basic function of language as communication instrument. Students who study at the school which use certain language will be a good speaker, different from students who study at the other school. They will get difficulties in using English to speak each other; it is caused by condition of school environment and media that is used in teaching them. To make the students have strong interest in teaching and learning process especially in learning speaking, the teacher should take the best approach, method, and strategies. Then, the teacher can use media in teaching of English language, method are used to help the students for speaking to make interaction between the teacher and students. 1.2 Research Question
Research questions of this study are as follows, they are: 1. How is the implementation of picture series technique in learning narrative text improving students’ skill in speaking? 2. How can picture series technique in learning narrative text improve students’ skill in speaking? 1.3 Research objective
In this study, the objectives of this study are:
1. To describe the implementation of picture series technique in learning narrative text to improve students skill speaking skill
2. To identify the improvement of students speaking skill in learning narrative text. 1.4 Limitation of the Research
The authors limit on the following matters:
1. The study was conducted on the students of class VII of SMPN 25 City of Jambi
2. Only performed on the subjects of English, especially in narrative text lessons 1.5 Significance of the Research This research is expected to contribute theoretically and practically. Theoretically, this research is expected to provide knowledge of a new strategy in teaching speaking.