CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS IN WRITING DESCRIPTION ESSAYS BASED ON LEARNING ANXIETY CLASS V MIN 2 PONOROGO

Abstract

Indonesian language subjects aim to improve students' ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. In Indonesian language learning at MIN 2 Ponorogo, the material for writing essays, students have difficulty in developing ideas. Their essays are still limited to repetitive sentence patterns. One of the factors is influenced by learning anxiety which is considered an obstacle to learning so that it interferes with cognitive function. This article is to describe the ability to think creatively in writing description essays based on low, moderate and severe learning anxiety. The approach used is descriptive qualitative, with informants 22 students and 1 Indonesian language teacher. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation and questionnaires with data collection procedures, data presentation and conclusion verification. Data validity using source triangulation technique. The results show that students with low learning anxiety, creative thinking at level 3. At this level, students can show the elements of fluency in writing an essay. They do not experience difficulties in writing description essays and there is an element of novelty. Students with moderate learning anxiety, their creative thinking is at level 2. Students can write fluently and there is an element of novelty. Students with severe learning anxiety, their creative thinking is at level 1. They write fluently, but the essay is not from their own thoughts.