A MODEL OF GOOD TEACHER IN “THE RON CLARK STORY” MOVIE SCRIPT THESIS Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Sarjana Pendidikan in English By SUHERMAN NPM: 06420132 INSTITUTE OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION PGRI SEMARANG 2010 i APPROVAL This thesis was agreed by the advisor team of the English Department of Language and Arts Education Faculty of Institute of Teacher Training and Education PGRI Semarang. Day : …. Date : …. Approved by : Advisor I Advisor II Drs. Nur Hidayat, M.Hum Arso Setyaji S.Pd. M. Hum NPP:936501106 NPP:569011212 ii ABSTRACT Suherman, 06420132. “A model of good teacher in ‘The Ron Clark story’ movie script”. Thesis in the graduate degree of education in English Department, Faculty of Language and Arts Education, Institute of Teacher Training and Education PGRI Semarang. The first advisor is Drs. Nur Hidayat, M.Hum, and the second advisor is Arso Setyaji S.Pd, M.Hum. The thesis tries to answer three problems; they are to find out the main character of a good teacher as performed in the movie, to find out the way the main character revealed in the movie, and to find out how the movie can be understood by English teacher. The subject of the research is Ron Clark as the main character; the writer will analyze the main character where in the movie he is a good teacher. In writing the thesis, the writer uses website by gathering some references that given information relating to the subject matters. As the main sources, the writer uses the movie “The Ron Clark story” for basic investigation. The writer watched the movie and collected information as much possible as to support this analysis. In analyzing; the writer uses sources of the data – words and acts, and document, etc. The source is from the Ron Clark story movie. The writer concludes that there are many elements in the Ron Clark Story, the most important of which are characterization consisting of the main character and minor character, plot of the sequence of events of which the story is composed, setting the place and the time when they happen. Ron Clark is the main character in the movie revealed through two ways direct and indirect methods, through these methods Ron Clark presented as a teacher in my thesis, he is a good teacher and has positives sides such being responsible, strong, and self confidence. Ron Clark can be applied in teaching of English class. The movie gives us an insight of the teacher should respond upon diverse situations and unusual attitude and feelings of the students, parents and colleagues. Generally, it is one great movie that people should not fail to watch. We will discover new things that will help us not only be a better teacher but be the best one. Furthermore, the story can show viewers that learning indeed should not be restricted within the four walls of a classroom and that the greatest lesson can be acquired when we learn to help other people and learn to love them. This movie inspiring not only teachers and educator but also for ordinary people to get the goal of achieving their dream, and this movie is good for IKIP PGRI students because the movie shows many methods that are used by Ron Clark in teaching English classes. iii RATIFICATION This thesis entitle “A MODEL OF GOOD TEACHER IN ‘THE RON CLARK STORY’ MOVIE”. Written by Suherman was approved by the team of examiners of English Department, Faculty of Language and Arts Education, Institute of Teacher Training and Education PGRI Semarang on : Day : …. Date : …. The Team of Examiners: Dean of FPBS, Head of English Department, Dra. Sri Suciati, M.Hum. Drs. A. Wiyaka, M.Pd NPP 19650316 199003 2 002 NPP 196412261910031002 The Examiners: 1. Drs. Nur Hidayat, M.Hum. (..................................) NIP. 936501106 2. Arso Setyaji S.Pd, M.Hum (..................................) NPP. 569011212 3. Indri kustantinah, S.S. (...................................) NPP. 197912222005012004 iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS First and foremost, the writer wishes to thank God Almighty for the blessing, health, inspiration and protection to him during his writing this thesis. This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the graduate degree of education in English Department at the Institute of Teaching Training And Education PGRI Semarang entitled “A MODEL OF GOOD TEACHER IN ‘THE RON CLARK STORY’ MOVIE SCRIPT” This work actually is not separated from other people’s help. On this occasion, therefore, the writer would like to express his special gratitude and appreciation to the following: 1. Muhdi, S.H., M.Hum. The Rector of IKIP PGRI Semarang. 2. Dra.Sri Suciati, M.Hum. The dean of Language and ArtsEducation Faculty, IKIP PGRI Semarang. 3. Drs. A. Wiyaka, M.Pd. The Department Head of EnglishDepartment. 4. Drs. Nur Hidayat, M.Hum, as the first advisor and Arso Setyaji S.Pd, M.Hum, as the second advisor who have guided in order to finish this thesis. 5. All lectures who have guided this study. 6. My beloved father, Slamet Sanusi and mother, Sumiah who always support and advise the writer. 7. My beloved brothers and sisters. Finally, nothing is perfect. The writer realizes that this thesis is still far from being perfect. Therefore, the writer will happily accept constructive criticism for suggestion in order to make perfect. However, he hopes that this thesis will be useful for the reader or others who want to develop the knowledge of English teaching. Sincerely, The writer v MOTTO “.... and hasten no with the Qu’ran ere its revelation is accomplished unto you and say, “Oh my God, increase me in knowledge.” (Toha: 114) I am only one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I can not do everything I will not Refuse to do the something that I can do. (Helen Keller) vi TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL................................................................................................ i ABSTRACT ............................................................................................. iii RATIFICATION......................................................................................... iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ........................................................................ v MOTTO ...................................................................................................... vi TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................ vii CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION............................................................... 1 A. Background of the Study................................................................. 1 B. Reason for Choosing the Topic....................................................... 2 C. Limitation f the study ...................................................................... 3 D. Statements of the Problem............................................................... 4 E. Objectives of the Study... ................................................................ 4 F. Method of investigation .................................................................. 4 G. Definition of key term ..................................................................... 5 H. Outline of the thesis......................................................................... 6 CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LETERATURE .......................... 8 A. Literature…….. ............................................................................... 8 B. Definition of movie ......................................................................... 9 C. Elements of movie........................................................................... 10 1. Setting.................................................................................. 10 2. Theme.................................................................................. 10 3. Mood.................................................................................... 11 vii 4. Plot…................................................................................... 11 5. Character.............................................................................. 14 6. Point of view........................................................................ 15 7. Tone…................................................................................. 16 8. Style…................................................................................. 16 9. Music… ............................................................................... 16 D. Character revelation in story ........................................................... 17 E. Teacher and English classroom....................................................... 19 F. Variability in teaching..................................................................... 26 CHAPTER III METHOD OF THE RESEARCH....................................... 29 A. Type of the research ........................................................................ 29 B. Subject of the research .................................................................... 29 C. Data source….................................................................................. 29 D. Techniques….. ................................................................................ 30 E. Method of data analysis................................................................... 30 CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION.................... 32 A. Research finding.............................................................................. 32 B. Discussions….................................................................................