Abstract :
The objective of the study is to investigate the improvement of the
students achievement in writing descriptive text by using Scrapbook as the media
in seventh grade students at MTs. Al-Munawwarah Binjai. This research used
Classroom Action Research method. The subjects of this research were students in
VII grade that consist of 26 students. The instruments to collecting the data was
essay test. The result showed there were the improvement of students? writing
ability especially in descriptive test. The mean from the pre-test was 57,2 or only
15,4% who success did the test. The mean from post-test I was 72,8 or 50%
students who success did the test. The mean from post-test II was 81 with
percentage 92,3% students who success did the test. In conclusion, scrapbook as
the media can improve students? writing ability, especially in descriptive text.