The aim of this research was to improve the students’ vocabulary using wall charts as learning media. This is a classroom action research with two cycles. The procedures of each cycle were planning, acting, observing and reflecting. The subjects of this research were 31 students of Learning Group VII of SMP Negeri 2 Belitang Hilir. The data are obtained quantitatively and qualitatively, namely classroom observation, interview, test scores, and questionnaires. This research showed that the students could improve to memorize the vocabulary and its meaning with the help of wall charts. The teacher also could help them correct the spelling and pronunciation. Moreover, the students’ attitude towards the teaching-learning process improved since wall charts increased the students’ interest in learning English vocabulary. It can be seen that in cycle 1 was 67 meanwhile in cycle 2 was 81.9. The research result also showed that wall chart was a good medium for learning English vocabulary with mean value 4.52.

This research was designed to improve students' motivation in learning Phonics through games. It is a classroom action research with two cycles. The procedures of each cycle were planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The research subjects in this research were 21 K2 students of Tunas Bangsa Kindergarten. The data collected qualitatively by using classroom observation, interview, and documents. The research finding showed that the students' motivation in learning Phonics through games has increased due to the application of games during teaching and learning process. The students were more engaged in learning when lesson presented involved games, and they also put more concerned about their assignments, attendance, and activities during the learning process. They stated that it became easier to understand the lesson because they can directly practice it the game application in the learning process. From this, the games guaranteed to increase students' motivation in learning Phonics..