MEASURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COURAGING AND UNDERSTANDING QUALITY IN SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH TELLING DAILY ACTIVITY IN SMA TARBIYATUL ISLAM NWDI WANASABA

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This study aims to analyze the development of students' courage and understanding in speaking skills through daily activity descriptions at SMA NWDI Wanasaba. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative method, data were systematically collected and analyzed from the tenth-grade students. The research instruments included a Speaking Assessment Rubric and an open-ended questionnaire, targeting 22 randomly selected students to measure their performance in fluency, grammar, vocabulary, courage, and understanding. Data were analyzed using a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques, with scores from the rubric compared against students' selfreported experiences. Results indicate that most students demonstrated strong communication abilities, especially in fluency and vocabulary, though a few faced challenges with courage and understanding. The open-ended responses revealed that students gained confidence through the daily activity exercises, with many noting an improvement in public speaking over time. However, some students struggled with nervousness and fear of judgment. The integration of rubric scores and qualitative insights underscored the effectiveness of daily activity storytelling in enhancing speaking skills, though additional support is needed for students experiencing difficulties. This research advances the understanding of effective language teaching practices by demonstrating the value of integrating real-life activities into the classroom. The findings contribute to educational strategies that foster both speaking proficiency and student confidence in communication skills.