Implementation of Think Talk Write Learning Strategy (TTW) In Improving Write Skills German Language

Abstract
This study aims to determine the process and results of improving students' writing skills through Think Talk Write learning strategy. This research is a class action research with 3 cycles conducted on the students of German Language Study Program of Makassar State University from January to May 2017. The data are collected through observation, test, interview, questionnaire and diary. The collected data were analyzed statistically descriptive. The result of data analysis shows that the implementation of Think Talk Write strategy can improve students’ ability in writing German language. The data indicated by the average score of pre-test obtained by students is 54.6 test results in cycle 1 increased to 64.50, then in the second cycle the average student's writing skill achievement increased to 76.5, and the test results on the third cycle increased to 88.50. This means that the learning strategy of Think Talk Write is very effective in improving students' skills in writing German.