https://jurnal.larisma.or.id/index.php/EJR EDUCTUM: Journal Research Lembaga Riset Mutiara Akbar en-US EDUCTUM: Journal Research 2963-4385 https://jurnal.larisma.or.id/index.php/EJR/article/view/1270 <p>This study examines the effect of using storyboard media on tenth-grade students’ ability to write narrative texts at SMA Swasta Kampus Nommensen Pematangsiantar. A quasi-experimental design was employed with two groups: an experimental class taught using storyboard media and a control class taught through conventional methods. Each group consisted of 20 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through a pre-test and post-test writing assessment, focusing on content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. The results were analyzed using SPSS version 25, including descriptive statistics, normality and homogeneity tests, and paired and independent t-tests. Findings showed that the experimental group achieved a higher mean post-test score (78.75) compared to the control group (68.50). The significance value (p = 0.000) confirmed a meaningful difference between the groups. These results indicate that storyboard media effectively enhance students’ narrative writing skills, particularly in organizing ideas and maintaining structure, making it a valuable strategy in English language teaching.</p> Arni Wulandari Sinaga Herman Herman Siska Anggita Situmeang Copyright (c) 2025 Arni Wulandari Sinaga, Herman Herman, Siska Anggita Situmeang https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-09-08 2025-09-08 4 5 135 141 10.56495/ejr.v4i5.1270 https://jurnal.larisma.or.id/index.php/EJR/article/view/1262 <p>This study aims to examine the role of mass media in shaping adolescents' perceptions of a healthy lifestyle. The research method used a qualitative literature study approach, analyzing various scientific sources, media articles, research reports, and relevant digital publications. The results of the study indicate that mass media, particularly digital media, plays a significant role in conveying health messages to adolescents through engaging, persuasive, and easily accessible content. Adolescent communication patterns have shifted from face-to-face communication to faster, more visual, interactive, and participatory digital communication. Furthermore, the presence of influencers on social media is a crucial factor in the integration of health messages, acting as a source of inspiration while also potentially disseminating inaccurate information. These findings emphasize the importance of strong media literacy in adolescents so they can critically filter information, choose appropriate healthy behaviors, and build a healthy lifestyle independently and responsibly.</p> Amelia Caroline Hutapea Taufik Wal Hidayat Copyright (c) 2025 Amelia Caroline Hutapea, Taufik Wal Hidayat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-09-13 2025-09-13 4 5 142 147 10.56495/ejr.v4i5.1262