AN ANALYSIS DIFFICULTIES OF STUDENTS EIGHT GRADE IN WRITING INVITATION LETTER AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2 BENGKULU CITY

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The purpose of this research is to determine students' difficulties in writing invitation letters. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Bengkulu City. This research is motivated by the fact that there are still many students who experience difficulties in writing invitation letters. This research was conducted in class VIII G of SMP Negeri 2 Bengkulu City. This research is descriptive research using quantitative methods. Data collection instrument tests, data analysis techniques; data classification, checking data validity, calculating results (values), and data description. The population is students from Negeri 2 Bengkulu City. The sample in this study amounted to 34 students. Based on the results of the research conducted, researchers found that the ability to write invitation letters for class VIII G students of SMP Negeri 2 Bengkulu City was in the high category: (1) students' ability to write invitation letters was sufficient (46%). (2) Students' ability to write greetings in invitation letters is high (75%). (3) Students' ability to write the contents of an invitation letter is high (61%). (4) Students' ability to write a closing invitation letter is high (72%). (5) Students' ability to write signatures is high (63%). Based on student test results, researchers stated that difficulties in writing invitation letters were caused by not understanding the format and structure of invitation letters, lack of writing skills, lack of vocabulary, not mastering grammar and avoidance of vocabulary. Identifying these causes can help teachers and students work together to overcome difficulties and improve invitation letter writing skills. With proper guidance and practice, students can develop their ability to compose invitation letters effectively.