This study is aimed at knowing the effectiveness of using cartoon narrative in teaching speaking competence toward the eleventh grade students in Padamara Senior High School. This research was conducted using experimental design. The data were obtained from speaking test and questionnaire. It was found that the students enjoyed the learning process and engaged in the classroom activities. Moreover, the cartoon narrative could be applied in speaking activity to enhance students’ motivation to speak English spontaneously.
The result of the test indicated an improvement at 39.35%. In addition, the students’ grammar during retelling story activity improved significantly at 26.2, it means that p>0.05. Furthermore, the results of questionnaire which represented whole students’ perceptions indicated that 71% of students agreed with the twelve statements about the effectiveness of cartoon narrative. In conclusion, the use of cartoon narrative helped the students to learn to speak English better.