The Influence of the Application of the Storytelling Method on the Speaking Skills of Students in Grade 4 at SDN 060871 Medan

Natsha Apriliana : Elementary school teacher Country 060871 Medan , Firda Apriliana : Elementary school teacher Country 060871 Medan , Aulia Sahdia : Elementary school teacher Country 060871 Medan
Submitted: 04-07-2025 || Accepted: 22-08-2025 || Published: 30-06-2025

Abstract


Speaking skills are one of the important aspects in developing the competence of elementary school students to communicate effectively. This research aims to analyze the influence of the storytelling method on improving the speaking skills of fourth-grade students at SDN 060871 Medan. The research approach uses a quantitative method with a one group pretest-posttest design. The research sample involved 23 students. Data were obtained through oral tests and analyzed using normality tests and paired sample t-test hypothesis tests. The research results showed a significant increase in the average pre-test score (12.86) to the post-test score (20.47), with a significant hypothesis test value of 0.000 (< 0.05). This proves that the storytelling method is effective in improving students' speaking skills, including aspects of clarity, intonation, expression, and confidence. Thus, the storytelling method not only helps students develop their speaking skills but also creates a fun and interactive learning atmosphere.

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Speaking Skills, Storytelling Methods, Elementary School Students

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