Developing the students’ efl writing ability through “put yourself in the picture” strategy

This research was aimed to develop the students’ EFL writing ability through “Put Yourself in the Picture” strategy. This research involved 21 second year students of SMA YPPI-II Surabaya in the academic year 2009/2010. This research was conducted in two cycles by following the procedures of the action research, namely, planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. Each cycle of the research encompassed three meetings. The data of the research were gathered through observation checklists, field notes, questionnaire, and portfolio. The findings of research showed that “Put Yourself in the Picture” strategy is not only effective to develop students’ writing ability but also enhance their participation in the learning process.