This study aims to improve the ability to write narrative essays in first year students of Universitas Tama Jagakarsa using the constructivism method. This research is an action research conducted in 2 cycles. The data analysis technique used is an interactive model which has three components, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions or verification. Based on the results of the first study it was concluded that there was an increase in the quality of the learning process of writing narrative essays after carrying out class actions using the constructivism method. Likewise in the results of the second study there was an increase in narrative writing skills after carrying out class actions using constructivism. This can be demonstrated by increasing students' ability to write narrative essays before and after the action. Thus, using the constructivist method can improve the ability to write narrative essays for first year students of Universitas Tama Jagakarsa

kata kunci :
writing narrative, constructivism, English Learning method