International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)   Year: 2021 | Volume: 5 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 4-8 Ability to Write Pragraphs Explanatory Text for Fifth Grade Students of SDN Balung Kidul 02 Jember Umi Uswatun Khasanah), Hari Satrijono), Fajar Surya Hutama), Suhartiningsih), Zetti Finali) Abstract: This study aims to determine the ability to write paragraphs explanatory text in class V SDN Balung Kidul 02 Jember and determine the factors that affect the ability to write paragraphs explanatory text in class V SDN Balung Kidul 02 Jember. The research procedures used consisted of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Data collection in this study using the method of documentation and interviews. The results showed that there were 0 students in the excellent predicate, 4 students in good predicate, 18 students in sufficient predicate, 16 students with less predicate, and 17 students failing predicate. Based on the date that has been obtained, it is concluded that the average ability of writing paragraphs of explanatory text of class V SDN Balung Kidul 02 Jember is enough. The factors that affect students' ability to write explanatory text paragraphs include low reading interest of students, minimal face-to- face time between teachers and students, the influence of mother tongue (B1) on second language (B2). The attitude of students who do not care about the use of good and correct Indonesian, lack of understanding of students on explanatory text, and lack of attention of parents.