NATURAL PHENOMENA AS A SOURCE OF LITERACY INSPIRATION

Abstract

This article was inspired by the Cianjur phenomenon, especially the area that has experienced earthquake problems. The source of this research aims to recognize and understand the theme of student essays. The experimental method is used so that the inspiration is in the essay. This study used a questionnaire technique and then tried out the model. Questionnaires are used to obtain an overview of problems in language, and trials are used to obtain conclusions about how effective language learning is when alternative models are used. Based on research findings, namely the main thing that becomes a problem in language, in the form of themes or materials. In language material about environmental conditions, as a source of descriptions in student writing. Thus, research on the theme of environmental conditions as an alternative source of literacy. Descriptive analysis is used as a research method and description. The sample data is in the form of 35% of student work, and the others (65%) serve as a comparison. Based on the research conclusions, there are words or phrases, and sentences. For example tents, friend posts, aftershocks and others.