THE STUDENTS’ RESPONSES TOWARD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CROSSWORD PUZZLE IN TEACHING VOCABULARY TO THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS IN ONE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN CIMAHI - Research Study

Sep 28, 2026

The study investigates students’ responses to using crossword puzzle techniques for teaching vocabulary to seventh-grade learners at a junior high school in Cimahi. A descriptive qualitative design guided the research, collecting data through classroom observation during implementation and students’ interviews. The study involved class VII B with 35 students. Findings indicate the method helps students memorize vocabulary more easily, increases classroom activity, and elicits positive responses, with most students expressing interest in learning vocabulary through crossword-based activities.

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THE STUDENTS’ RESPONSES TOWARD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CROSSWORD PUZZLE IN TEACHING VOCABULARY TO THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS IN ONE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN CIMAHI Yeni Meliyani1, Evie Kareviati2 1,2 IKIP Siliwangi [1](1 yenimeliyani454@student.ikipsiliwangi.ac.id2 ekareviati@gmail.com)[ yenimeliyani454@student.ikipsiliwangi.ac.id](1 yenimeliyani454@student.ikipsiliwangi.ac.id2 ekareviati@gmail.com)[2](1 yenimeliyani454@student.ikipsiliwangi.ac.id2 ekareviati@gmail.com)[ ekareviati@gmail.com](1 yenimeliyani454@student.ikipsiliwangi.ac.id2 ekareviati@gmail.com) Abstract This research was intended to find out the students’ responses toward the implementation of crossword puzzle techniques in teaching vocabulary to the seventh-grade students at Junior High School. A descriptive qualitative method was used in this study. In collecting data the researcher used two instruments: classroom observation throughout the implementation of crossword puzzle in the classroom and from students’ interviews. The researcher chose class VII B as respondents which consisted of 35 students. From the result, the researcher concluded that teaching-learning vocabulary by using crossword puzzle made the students’ easy to memorize the vocabulary and made the students’more active in the class and the result also showed good responses from students, most of students felt interest and like to learn vocabulary in a descriptive text by using crossword puzzle. Keywords: Crossword Puzzle, Students’Vocabulary Mastery INTRODUCTION Learning English is to make the learners be able to communicate both in oral and written forms. In learning English there is four importance aspect, namely listening, speaking, reading, and writing that should be mastered. However, mastering vocabulary is very important. If the students master a lot of vocabulary, it will be easier for students to convey what they mean, ideas, and feelings. It is deal with Thornbury’s statement (2002:13) cited in Melasari, Ismawati, and Nanda (2019) that without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed. Vocabulary is one of the aspects of language that cannot be separated from learning English because vocabulary is a main of language learning this statement supported by Richards and Renandaya (2002) as cited in Fahrurrozy (2015) cited in Hamer and Rohimajaya (2018) said that vocabulary is a core component of language proficiency and provides much of the basis how well learners speak, listen, read, and write. Before students study about four aspects in Language student should master vocabulary first in order that makes it easier for them to learn the four aspects of the language. This statement supported by Richard (2001:4) in Anwar and Efransyah (2018) cited in Sadiyah, Septiani, and Kareviati (2019) vocabulary is one of the most obvious components of language and one of the first things applied linguists turned their attention to. In reality, most of the students still lack in mastering vocabulary. Because the teacher usually tends to use a traditional technique in teaching vocabulary, the teacher teaches vocabulary just to let students know about the word and then just tell students to memorize it. However, the teacher must teach vocabulary by providing students with the knowledge and understanding to apply it to real contexts to help students easily understand the vocabulary. Based on the problems above, by creating a new learning atmosphere and attracting students’attention to more enthusiasm in learning there must be a change in the way the material is delivered to students. Prasetyo, Kurniawati, and Subari (2013) cited in Melasari, Ismawati, and Nanda (2019) state that “English teachers should apply various media to improve students’ability in mastering English skill”. And based on the statement above Wilkin (1983: 14) cited in Ismawati, Sutarsyah, & Nurweni, A. (2016) said that to increase students' interest and motivation to pay attent

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What method does the research use to study students’ responses?

A descriptive qualitative method is used. Data come from classroom observations during implementation and from students’ interviews.

Who are the participants in this study?

The respondents are class VII B students, consisting of 35 seventh-grade learners.

How does crossword puzzle vocabulary teaching affect students?

It makes vocabulary easier to memorize, increases students’ activity in class, and produces good responses, with most students feeling interested and liking vocabulary learning through crossword puzzles.

Sep 28, 2026

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