Development of Demak Folklore Writing Module Based on Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition Model for Improving Writing Skills

Abstract

This research aims 1) to improve learning outcomes, especially in enhancing story writing skills for fourth-grade students in elementary schools, a Demak Folklore module based on Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition was developed. The need for this module is based on observations and interviews with teachers and students, 2) expert lecturers conclude that the media is feasible to use without revision and provide suggestions for better products. The assessment of subject teachers, namely 94.16, is included in the valid category (No Need for Review). The teacher concludes that the media is feasible to use without revision, and 3) Test paired-samples t-test Sig. (2-tailed) obtained 0.000 < 0.05, or t-count 32.016 > t-table 2.03693, it can be interpreted that there is a difference in the average writing skills of students before and after using the module at Public Elementary School No. 1, Bonang District, Demak Regency. In the paired samples test, the Sig value is obtained. (2-tailed) obtained 0.000 < 0.05 or t-count 26.496 > t-table 2.04523, it can be interpreted that there is a difference in students' average writing skills before and after using the module at Public Elementary School No. 2 Sumberejo, Bonang District, Demak Regency. Thus, it can be concluded that the module for writing stories of local wisdom in Demak through the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition model effectively improves writing skills for grade IV Elementary School.