The Implementation of Crossword Puzzle Game to Improve English Vocabulary Mastery of Third Grade Elementary School Students

Abstract

The goal of this study was to find out how the crossword puzzle game can improve the third grade elementary school students vocabulary mastery. English is introduced first time to students through vocabulary. English become familiar for students especially young learners. This study used Classroom Action Research (CAR) strategy to solve the problem.. The researcher conducted the research to the 3rd grade elementary school students by implementing the crossword puzzle game about “Part of The Body” also “Food and Drinks” in the classroom. The researcher conducted the research in one cycle. The findings of cycle one are related with students interaction during teaching and learning process and the students’ vocabulary comprehension about food and drink and part of the body. The implementation of crossword puzzle game are effective to improve students’ vocabulary mastery of the 3rd grade students of SDN 1 Kepanjen. The crossword puzzle game provides an attractive pictures based on theme “Food and Drink and Part of the body”. It can help students to be more enjoy and happy to finished their work. The improvement on the students vocabulary mastery can be seen from their vocabulary test result. 76% students reached the target and it fits the criteria of success. Keyword : Vocabulary Mastery, Crossword Puzzle, CAR