word, it is enjoyed media that can be used in teaching process.

According to rohani
(1997), through teachers guidance, comic can be media to grow and increase reading
and studying habit.Wahono (2006) states that comics are a kind of art that is used some
picturesarranged to be a plot. Eisner in Lestari (2007) defines comic as arrangement of wordsand
pictures in a comic book. He adds, comic is arrangement of pictures and words totell something or
make an idea. Then, Jackson (2008) states that comics are graphicmedium which words and images
are utilized in order to convey a narrative. Comiccan contain little or no words, and consist of one or
more images, which may either illustrate or counterpoint the text to affect greater depth.Moreover,
Eisner in Morgon (2000) states that comics are juxtaposed pictorialand other images in deliberate
sequence, intended to convey information and/ or to produce an aesthetic response in the
viewer.From the explanation of comic above, it can be concluded that comics aremedia that
consisted of pictures. The pictures have an idea. It can have text or not.However, most of them are
followed by text for making clear the idea in the pictures.
2.2.2 Types of Comic
According to Comic (2007) there are some types of comic:
1.

Cartoon
It consists of a slide. There are some pictures and text in this comic. In generalthis type is contained
humorous pictures and critic and also allusion.
When people look at the pictures, they can get idea or meaning from the picture.This type can be
found in magazines or newspapers.
2.

Comic Strip
It is a piece of picture, or pieces of pictures combined to become a plot. It canalso be a continued
story. It can be found in magazine or daily newspaper.Some time this type is humorous story.

3.

Comic Book
It is a comic that is arranged in a book form. It is often called short pictorialstory. It consists of thirty
two until sixty four pages. There are three types of comic book. There are trade paperback,
magazine comic, and graphic novel.Trade paper back is not too wide and big, like an usual book.
Although, itlooks like thin, it can be an interesting book when it is printed by using goodquality
papers and given interesting colors. Many readers like
the performance. Magazine, it has thick paper pages. Its cover is thick andinteresting. It can consist
of longer story because it has wide and big pages.Then, graphic novel consists of more than hundred
pages. It will make readersmore comprehensive because the story is complete and hard.
4.

Annual Comic
It is launched periodically. It is printed legally. It can be launched as monthlyor annual comic. The
publisher will launch the comic once or three times ayear.
5.

Comic Album
Comic album is collection of some comics. It is a result from some interestingcomic that is collected
and printed as a bundle.
6.

Web Comic
It is a comic that published on internet. It is an audio comic. It can be published with cheaper fee.
The comic reader can open the site on internet andfind many stories.
7.

Instructional Comic

It consists of some instructions. This type is not a story, but it is an instructionto do something. By
using picture or comic, the instruction will becomprehended easily.
8.

Storyboard
It is used in advertisement. For instance, when people make a film they willadvertise the film. It is
performed in some pictures. It can be called comic. Itis made in largest pages. The aim is to advertise
the film before launching.
9.

Simple Comic
This comic is made by using someones handwriting. It
can be an interestingcomic by performing good picture and story. This type can be giveninteresting
color too. It is also cheaper than other comic.
10.

Planning on Mind
When someone thinks about a story, he/ she will imagine some pictures onhis/ her mind. Actually,
the imagination can be called as a comic. It means,not all of comic should be printed.
2.2.3 The Use of Comic in Teaching
Comic has been spread out widely as a medium entertain. The coloredillustration, simple theme
plot, and the characterization will attract the person whoread it. Amazingly, nearly everyone says
yes if they are asked whether they have ever read comic. The wide spread of comic has interested
the writer in using comic as amedium for teaching.A teacher may use the potential of comic in
motivating the students. The mainrole of comic book in teaching
is its strength in motivating the students interest. It is
better to combine the use of comic as a medium of teaching will be more effective. Ateacher should
help the students to find a good and enjoyable comic which is
appropriate
to the way the students think and the students age. Also, a teacher should
help them get broader information and knowledge from the comic.
2.3 The Concept of Speaking2.3.1 Definition of Speaking
The ability to speak English is important for the goal of language. Speakingoccurs when two or more
people interact. According to Widdowson (1984), speakingis the active production skill and use oral
production. Then, Lado (1961) states thatspeaking is ability to use, in essentially normal
communication situations, the signalsystem of pronunciation stress and intonation, grammatical
structure and vocabularyof foreign language at a normal delivery for native speaker of the language.
Inaddition, Clark (1977) states that speaking is a fundamental instruments and speakerstalk in order
to have some effects on their listeners.Finally, based on the explanation above, the writer concluded
that speaking isoral communication that is used by someone on delivering his/ her opinion,
thought,feeling, etc to other in order the messages can be clearly received by interlocutor



























ACTION RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Title of Research:
TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE IN VOCABULARY IN THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE AMONG YEAR 4 PUPILS

Name of Researcher:
MURELY S/O PONNUSAMY

Name of School:
SEKOLAH JENIS KEBANGSAAN TAMIL BEKOK,
JALAN PEJABAT POS,
86500 BEKOK,
JOHOR

1. Reflection of previous teaching and learning

The English language is a very important subject in the KBSR curriculum. The usage
of vocabulary among the pupils is very limited. Pupils do not understand the meaning
of the words during teaching and learning. The low percentage obtained in the
English language for the PKSR tests shows the failure of the usage of vocabulary
among the pupils.

During classroom teachings, pupils are found to be unable to converse in good
English. It obstructs the teachers to plan an effective teaching and learning activity.
Thus, the objective of the lesson cannot be achieved. It also affects the quality of
teaching of the English Language teachers.

2. Focus of research

The research aims at overcoming the problems of lack of usage of vocabulary
among the Year 4 pupils. It is also hoped that through some methods, the
vocabulary usage among the pupils can be upgraded.

3. Objective of research

i. General objective

To upgrade the usage of vocabulary among Year 4 pupils for the English language

ii. Specific objectives

* To increase the pupils vocabulary power so that they are able to converse fluently
in English

* To enable the pupils to upgrade their writing skills in English

* To help the teachers to plan an effective teaching and learning activity

4. Target group

This research involves 6 Year 4 pupils and one English teacher. The school involved
in the research is categorized as a rural school.

5. Action steps

i. Observation of the problem

The unmanageable use of the vocabulary prevents the teachers to carry out an
effective teaching and learning for the Year 4 pupils.

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