ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Alhamdulillahirabbil’alamin, in the name of Allah SWT, the Most

Gracious and the Most Merciful, who always gives health and all of things to the
writer in accomplishing this thesis. Shalawat and Salam to the most honorable
Prophet Muhammad SAW, messengers, and his followers who has opened our
mind to study until now.
This thesis is presented to the Faculty of Educational Sciences in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of S.Pd (S-1) in English Language
Education.
On this great occasion, the researcher would like to thank to my beloved
parents, (Mr. Arjonnadi) and (Mrs. Lensrilena,S.Pd) for their love, never ending
prayers, support, advice, motivation, hard work, and patience for the researcher in
finishing this task. Then, the researcher would like to thank to my little brother,
M.Fikri for his support in finishing this task. Beside that, the researcher would
like to express the deepest gratitude to the people who give their contribution and
helps to the researcher in conducting this thesis:
1. Prof. Dr. Ridha Ahida, M.Hum as the Rector of UIN Sjech M. Djamil
Djambek Bukittinggi and also her first,second and third assistants.
2. Dr. Iswantir, M.Ag as a Decan Faculty of Tarbiyah UIN Sjech M. Djamil
Djambek Bukittinggi
3. Merry Prima Dewi, M. Pd as the Head of English Education Department
of UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi
4. Syahrul, S.S., M.Pd as my Academic Advisor and Thesis Advisor who
has patiently given the ideas, guidance, inspirations, suggestions, and time
to the writer during completing this thesis.
5. Reflinda, S.S., M.Pd and Merry Prima Dewi, M.Pd as the examiners
who has given huge contribution, guidance and valuable suggestions to
this thesis.
6. The librarians of UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi who have
sincerely helped and allowed the researcher in collecting the references.
 7. All the lecturers of UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi who have
given their knowledge, ideas and contributions to completion of this thesis
and educated the precious things in many fields during study.
8. Tri Junaidi, S.Pd as a Head Master of SMP Muhammadiyah Pasir
Pengaraian. Then, Suci Ramadhani, S.Pd. as the validators who has
given validity for this research instruments of this thesis and as the English
teacher who has helped the researcher collect the data and allow to
conduct the research in her classes. Next, all of the administration staff of
SMP Muhammadiyah Pasir Pengaraian, who has facilitated and helped
this research. The last, all of 8th grade students who have been willing to
be the subject of research.
9. All of my friends at PBI 18’ members, especially to my best friends that
are Belle squad (Desi, Nora, Elma and Zahra). Thanks for your supports,
helps, motivate, and give suggestion to finish this thesis. I can’t be here
without you, guys. I hope you can finish your thesis soon.
10. The writer hopes Allah SWT always blesses all of the people who have
helped me, who have been mentioned or not. The writer honestly believe
that this thesis still have some weakness. Thus, it is hoped the readers give
the critics and suggestion for any mistakes to make this thesis better.
Finally, the researcher realizes the thesis is far from perfect. Therefore, it
is a pleasure to receive constructive criticism.

Bukittinggi, Februari 2023

The writer

Arlen Mellani
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