The Implementation of Make a Match Models in Writing Poetry at Senior High School Level in Madura

Writing poetry is often considered a difficult skill for students, thus requiring innovative learning models to increase their engagement and creativity in the classroom. The purpose of this research was to determine the implementation of the Make a Match Model in writing poetry and the challenges faced by students when implementing the Make a Match Model in writing poetry. This research uses a case study design. Participants were 22 EFL students from eleventh grade at MA Al-Djufri. The instruments used include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were collected through classroom observations and interviews with students and teachers, then analyzed using descriptive qualitative techniques, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the implementation of the Make a Match Model begins with the teacher preparing poetry material and cards containing questions and answers, explaining the steps of writing poetry, forming student groups, distributing the cards, having students match them, writing poems, and presenting the final work. Challenges faced by students include difficulty in matching cards, limited vocabulary, Confusion about poetry structure, and a lack of self-confidence in presenting their work. This research suggests that future studies should examine this model with other language skills or educational levels.