KEMAMPUAN MENULIS PARAGRAF DEDUKTIF SISWA KELAS 3 DI SD NEGERI 040452 KABANJAHE

Abstract

This study examines the deductive paragraph writing ability of third-grade students

at SD Negeri 040452 Kabanjahe and explores the factors shaping it, using a

descriptive qualitative approach. Data were gathered through observation,

interviews, questionnaires, and documentation involving 20 students, with the

classroom teacher as a supporting informant, while source and method triangulation

ensured data validity. The findings reveal that only 35% of students reached optimal

learning outcomes, with scores of 60% for content, 45% for organization, and just

35% for written language mastery falling in the good-to-excellent range. A closer

look at the 20 writing samples uncovered 500 spelling errors, most commonly midword capitalization mistakes (48%), followed by missing periods (17%) and commas

(15%). Several internal and external factors appear to shape students' writing

performance, including their interest in writing, grasp of spelling rules, and the

teaching methods used in class. Taken together, these results suggest that

students' deductive paragraph writing skills still have considerable room for

improvement, pointing to the need for more targeted instructional strategies.