First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest gratitude and reverence to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). His teachings and guidance continue to inspire me in all aspects of my life, including this thesis. May his blessings be upon us all. I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to my first advisor, Mr. Prof. Dr. Rahmat Soe’oed, M.A. His profound knowledge, continuous guidance, and unwavering support have been invaluable throughout this research journey. I am truly grateful for his expertise and commitment. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to my second advisor, Dr. Phil. Maria Theodora, Ping, M.Sc., for her valuable insights, constructive feedback, and encouragement. Her expertise and thorough review of my work have greatly contributed to the refinement of this thesis. Furthermore, I would like to acknowledge and thank the Head of the Graduate Program of English Education, Dr. Aridah, M.A., for her support and guidance throughout my academic journey. Her leadership and dedication have been instrumental in shaping my research experience. to the examiner panel, Dr. Sunardi, S.S., M.Hum., Dr. Aridah, M.A., and Dr. Bibit Suhatmady, M.Pd., for their valuable feedback and suggestions. Their expertise and thorough evaluation of my work have immensely contributed to the overall quality of this thesis. In addition, I would like to extend my appreciation to the management and staff of SMP Fastabiqul Khairat Samarinda, represented by the Head of the School, Mr. Suparjono, M.Ed., and the Curriculum Vice Principal, Ms. Kusnul Chotimah, D.S, M.Pd. Their support and cooperation during the research process have been crucial to the successful completion of this study. I would also like to acknowledge my fellow colleagues and friends from the Master's Program in English Education at Universitas Mulawarman. Ibnu, Budi, Era, Widya, Kurnia, Rendi, Mbak Yanti, Ridha, Yanti, Meah, and Dita, your camaraderie and support have been a source of motivation and inspiration. Thank you for sharing this academic journey with me. I am forever indebted to my family, whose unwavering love and support have been the driving force behind my academic journey. To my father, Sugeng Budi, and my mother, Asiah, thank you for your endless sacrifices, belief in my abilities, and unwavering encouragement. Your unwavering support has provided me with the strength and determination to overcome challenges and pursue my dreams. To my elder sister, Prima Budi, thank you for your continuous guidance and advice. Your wisdom and experience have been invaluable throughout this research journey. Your belief in me has given me the confidence to overcome obstacles and strive for excellence.