This research aims to find out how well the picture word
inductive model (PWIM) improve writing in vocabularies and
organization (structures) of descriptive text in VIII grade students’
SMP Negeri 3 Nanga Tayap Ketapang Regency Kalimantan Barat.
The research method is a classroom action research (CAR). In this
study, Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM) was used as a
strategy to help students by using pictures and some key words. The
techniques of data collecting in this research were field notes and
writing test. Data was analyzed by using scoring table. The students’
writing ability in descriptive text improved in three cycles. The
percentage of improvement in this research was from 78.1% until
100% passed the minimum standard score.