Motivation and Ability, Comprehending Descriptive Texts, Silent Card Shuffle Strategy

vi ABSTRACT FEIMMY PEBRIA UTHAMI, 2021, Improving Students‟ Motivation and Ability in Comprehending Descriptive Texts by Using Silent Card Shuffle Strategy (SCSS) at The Eighth Grade Students of MTsN 3 Kerinci. A Thesis in Departement Of English Faculty Of Tarbiyah and Teahcher Training IAIN Kerinci. The first advisor,Dr. Daflizar, S.Pd, MA the second advisor Heri Mudra, M.Pd Based on the preliminary observation at Class VIII A of MTsN 3 Kerinci, the problems related to the students‟ motivation and ability in comprehending descriptive texts were identified.