


The data is collected by using techniques such as observation, questionnaire, interview, and documentary. The object of the research is the use of the power of two strategy in teaching writing by the teacher. The subject of the research is English teacher and students of class VIIIa on the second grade of MTsN Padang Batung Sungai Paring Kandangan academic years 2011/2012. From the considering above, the purpose of this research are describing the teacher s activity in using The Power of Two strategy in teaching writing at the second grade Students of MTsN Padang Batung Sungai Paring Kandangan and knowing the students response and impact toward this strategy. This research is conducted at the second grade of MTsN Padang Batung Sungai Paring Kandangan Academic Year The main problem are: 1) How is strategy the power of two used in teaching and learning? 2) How is the student s response toward this strategy? 3) How is the impact of this strategy to the student s activity in the class?. Advisors: (I) Dr.H.Husnul Yaqin, M.Ed, (II) Nani Hizriani, MA. 6 ABSTRACT Surya Azmi Hidayat The Power of Two Strategy in Teaching and Learning English at The Second Grade Students of MTsN Padang Batung Sungai Paring Kandangan Academic Year Thesis, English Department, Tarbiyah Faculty.
