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English is an international language that plays a vital role in education and technology; therefore, students are required to master reading comprehension skills, especially narrative texts, to face the challenges of globalization. This study, entitled "Improving Students' Reading Comprehension of Narrative Texts Through Storytelling Activities Using Webtoons in Grade I of MA Daruttholibin Watumalang," aims to improve students' reading comprehension of narrative texts through storytelling activities using Webtoons as a learning medium. This study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data were collected using descriptive qualitative methods through interviews, tests, and classroom observations. The research procedure began with a pre-test, followed by the implementation of treatment and post-tests in each cycle. The findings indicate that the use of storytelling supported by Webtoons effectively improved students' reading comprehension. This improvement was reflected in students' increased learning motivation, better understanding of narrative text elements, and improved ability to accurately retell stories.

This study investigated the logical function of clause complexes in two selected English nursery tales, Jack the Giant Killer and Jack and the Beanstalk, using Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) framework. The research focuses on the realization of clause interpendency through the taxis system (parataxis, hypotaxis, and taxis combination) and logico-semantic relations (elaboration, extension, enhancement, idea and locution). The method employed is qualitative content analysis based on Krippendorf involving processes such as unitizing, sampling, coding, reducing, interpreting, and narrating. From 1,048 clauses analyzed, 341 wereidentified as clause complexes. The findings show that enhancement is the most dominant logico-semantic relation (164 cases), followed by extension (123 cases), elaboration (100 cases), locution (57 cases), andidea (22 cases). The findings show that paratxis is the most dominant taxis in selected English nursery tales. While hypotaxis relations mostly realized in enhancement, while extension appeared dominantly in parataxis. These results reveal that although nursery tales are intended for children, they often employ complex grammatical structure, therefore, balancing narrative engagement and linguistic accessibility is crucial to support children’s language development and reading comprehension.

Reading comprehension, especially in personal letter texts, is challenging for many Indonesian high school students due to limited vocabulary and low motivation. Blooket, a game-based learning platform, offers potential to improve engagement and learning outcomes.Objective: This research aims to examine the effectiveness of Blooket learning media in improving students’ reading comprehension of personal letters at Grade XI of SMA PGRI Pekanbaru. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design was used. The sample consisted of 39 students, divided into an experimental group taught with Blooket and a control group taught conventionally. Pre-tests and post-tests (25 multiple-choice items) were administered, and data were analyzed using normality, homogeneity, The experimental group’s mean score increased from 55.21 to 84.96, while the control group improved from 51.53 to 72.00. The paired sample t-test yielded p = 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a significant effect of Blooket on reading comprehension. Blooket’s interactive and competitive features effectively enhanced students’ reading comprehension of personal letters, motivation, and participation, making it a valuable alternative for teaching short functional texts in EFL classrooms.

This research focuses on the correlation between students’ reading habit and their reading comprehension in analytical exposition texts of eleventh grade students at SMA PGRI Pekanbaru. This research was motivated by the fact that some students face difficulties in reading English texts due to a lack of reading habit and challenges in understanding English texts, especially analytical exposition texts. This research employed a correlational design. The sample consisted of 37 eleventh grade students of SMA PGRI Pekanbaru in the academic year 2024/2025, selected through total sampling technique. To collect the data, the researcher used a questionnaire to measure students’ reading habit and an objective test to assess their comprehension of analytical exposition texts. Pearson Product-Moment correlation analysis showed a correlation coefficient (r_xy) of 0.501, indicating a moderate positive correlation between the two variables. With a significance value of 0.001, which is lower than 0.05, the correlation was statistically significant. Furthermore, since the r_value (0.501) was greater than the r_table value (0.344) for 37 respondents at the 5% significance level, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. These findings indicate that students with better reading habits tend to have higher comprehension in understanding analytical exposition texts.

Fifth grade students' consistently poor reading comprehension abilities, which impeded their overall academic development and participation in language acquisition, served as the driving force for this study. Using a comic assisted problem based learning (PBL) model, the study, which involved 39 students at SDN Purwamekar, aimed to improve learning activities in order to increase teacher and student participation and, eventually, improve fifth grade students' reading comprehension skills. By using comic strips to illustrate issues, this creative method made learning more engaging and accessible for younger students. In order to enable iterative improvements, the study was conducted over two cycles using classroom action research technique. Only 25% of students (eight people) successfully completed the learning objectives in the first cycle, according to preliminary findings, while 75% (24 students) failed, suggesting difficulties with student motivation and comprehension. This led to changes like improving comic material and fostering more cooperative conversations. Significant progress was seen by the second cycle, with 30 students meeting the completion criteria and only four falling short of the objectives, indicating improved engagement and skill growth. In conclusion, the comic assisted PBL model effectively boosted reading comprehension skills among fifth grade students. The research underscores the value of integrating visual aids and problem solving in education, offering practical insights for teachers to create more dynamic classrooms. Nonetheless, factors like time constraints and resource availability warrant further exploration to ensure sustainable implementation in diverse educational settings.

The purpose of this classroom action research is to improve students' ability to apply Indonesian language learning knowledge on short stories by implementing the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition model in grade IV of SDN 2 Manembo. The number of students in grade IV is 14 people. This research uses a classroom action research (CAR) method based on the inquiry learning method according to Kemmis and McTaggart (Aqib Zainal, 2016:64) and is implemented in two cycles. Each cycle consists of four stages, namely planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. Qualitative data collection techniques are carried out through observation of learning activities, while quantitative data are collected from the results of LKPD. The data analysis technique uses the formula (Trianto, 2019:41) KB = T/Tt × 100%. Student learning outcomes in cycle I reached an average value of 70% with incomplete criteria, but increased in cycle II to 92% with complete criteria. In addition to improving learning abilities, students also feel more enthusiastic and active in participating in learning by implementing the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition model. It can be concluded that the implementation of the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) model can improve the reading comprehension skills of fourth-grade elementary school students.

The aim of this study is to develop an interactive learning medium using the Gimkit application to enhance students’ reading skills at the A1 level. The research follows the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The data were collected from the Netzwerk Neu A1 textbook, specifically Chapter 7 titled “Arbeitsalltag”. Four reading texts were developed into 32 multiple-choice questions and integrated into the Gimkit application. Validation by a content expert resulted in a score of 95.8, and validation by a media expert yielded a score of 90 both classified as “very good”. The findings show that the Gimkit application is a suitable learning medium to support A1-level reading comprehension by making the learning process more engaging, interactive, and motivating.

This study aims to develop an instructional medium in the form of a Webtoon-based digital comic entitled “Was machst du?”, adapted from the Netzwerk neu A2 textbook, to enhance German reading comprehension at the A2 level. The development model used is ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Validation was conducted by two experts one in content and one in media with validation scores of 91% and 92%, respectively, indicating that the comic is highly suitable for instructional use. A limited trial was carried out among students of the German Language Education Program at Universitas Negeri Medan. The results showed that the comic supported students’ reading comprehension, increased motivation, and reduced reliance on online translators. This study concludes that integrating official textbook content into digital comic formats published through popular platforms such as Webtoon represents an effective and relevant innovation for digital-native learners.

The objective of this research is to develop interactive learning media using the Baamboozle application with the topic “Zeit mit Freunden” on reading skill level A1. The present study was conducted in the language laboratory of the Faculty of Language and Arts, State University of Medan. The present research employs the developmental model of Richey and Klein, which comprises three distinct stages: (1) planning, (2) making, and (3) evaluation. The data presented herein were collected through a combination of interviews, observations, and a thorough literature study, with the material drawn from the publication entitled Netzwerk neu A1. The result of this research is a digital game-based interactive learning media designed to improve students reading ability at A1 level. The aspects that are assessed include content, interactivity, ease of use, and design. The validation process was conducted by media and material experts, and the result was 92, which is classified as very good.

The integration of video games into education has garnered attention for its potential to enhance learning experiences, particularly in fostering engagement and autonomous skill development. This qualitative study investigates EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners' perceptions of using Disco Elysium, a narrative-driven role-playing game, as a supplementary tool for language learning. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, focusing on the experiences of EFL learners who engaged with the game's complex linguistic and narrative content. The findings reveal that participants perceive Disco Elysium as a unique and immersive learning medium, aiding in vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. However, challenges such as the game's advanced vocabulary, cultural references, and morally complex themes were also identified. By centering on learner perspectives, this study contributes to the limited research on the role of narrative-driven games in language learning. The results provide insights into how such games can be integrated into educational contexts to complement traditional EFL learning methods.

This research is quantitative research. The purpose of this research is to determine the significant influence of the SQ3R method on students' Reading Comprehension Ability. The research design used in this research is Quasi Experimental Design. The sample used in this research used a non-probability sampling technique with a sample size of 40 students. This research data collection uses observation and tests. The results of this research indicate that the SQ3R method influences the reading comprehension ability of class V students at SD Negeri 1 Made Lamongan. Based on the calculation of the hypothesis test with the results of the t-test of 2 paired samples (Paired Samples), a significance value of 0.046 was obtained. Based on the test criteria if the Sig. (2-tailed) <0.05, the significance value is 0.046 <0.05, then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that there is an influence of the SQ3R method on students' reading comprehension skills. The implementation of learning using the SQ3R method is carried out with very good criteria. an average of 95%.

This research is motivated by the lack of students' reading ability and interest in reading at SMPN 1 Pagu and they prefer fun activities because they think that reading is boring unlike when reading novels, comics and other picture books. So in this case it requires special attention from teachers and parents to provide extra education for children so that they are interested in reading and improve their reading comprehension skills, both at home and especially at school. The formulation of the problem is 1) What is the influence of the Quantum Reading Learning Model on Students' Reading Comprehension Ability in Class Ⅶ Social Sciences Subjects at SMPN 1 Pagu? ; 2) What is the influence of the Quantum Reading Learning Model on Students' Reading Interest in Social Sciences Subjects in Class Ⅶ at SMPN 1 Pagu? . The research objectives in this thesis are 1) To determine the effect of the Quantum Reading learning model on students' reading comprehension abilities in class VII social studies at SMPN 1 Pagu; 2) To determine the effect of the Quantum Reading learning model on students' reading interest in social studies subjects at SMPN 1 Pagu, Kediri Regency in 2023/2024. This research uses a quantitative approach. Quasi experimental type of quantitative research. The population in this study were all class VII students at SMPN 1 Pagu, Kediri Regency. The samples in this research were class VII B students consisting of 36 students and class VII C consisting of 36 students. Data collection techniques use questionnaires and tests. The data analysis technique used is the paired sample T test (Paired Sample T Test). The results of the research show that 1) the Quantum Reading learning model has an influence on the Reading (Comprehension) of Class VII students at SMPN 1 Pagu, Kediri Regency 2023/2024, as evidenced by the obtained significance value (2-tailed) 0.000 < 0.05, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. 2) the Quantum Reading learning model influences the reading interest of Class VII students at SMPN 1 Pagu, Tulungahung Regency 2023/2024, as evidenced by the acquisition of students' reading interest with a significance (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted.

This study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) technique in enhancing reading comprehension among the eleventh-grade students at SMKN 1 Keruak during the academic year 2023-2024. A pre-experimental research design was employed, with 33 students from a single class serving as the sample. Data was collected through pre- and post-tests in the form of objective assessments, and analyzed for mean scores, standard deviation, normality, and homogeneity using SPSS 17.0 for Windows. The findings revealed that the mean score for the pre-test was 14.12, which improved to 17.18 for the post-test. The two-tailed t-test resulted in t(df=32) = -15.750 with p=0.000, indicating a significant improvement. This suggests that the Collaborative Strategic Reading technique had a noteworthy impact in enhancing reading comprehension for the eleventh graders of SMKN 1 Keruak in the academic year 2023-2024.

The main aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of the Inquiry technique in improving reading comprehension skills.   This study utilized a quantitative and pre-experimental methodology for the purpose of conducting tests. The pre-experimental design included two evaluations: an initial pre-test and a subsequent post-test carried out following the intervention. The study's sample size comprised 30 students in the eighth grade. The results demonstrated a significant rise in the scores achieved post-test, surpassing the scores achieved pre-test.   Furthermore, when the significance level is established at 0.05%, the t-score is considered to be less than the corresponding number in the t-table. The study resulted in the adoption of the Alternative Hypothesis (Ha) and the rejection of the Null Hypothesis (Ho). Hence, it is advisable for educators and students to utilize this method to augment reading comprehension.

Story face is an adaptation of story mapping. The main purpose of this study was to find out whether there was a significant difference in the reading performance of the students between those who are taught by using the story face strategy and who are taught without using the story face strategy. This study used the quantitative research method with quasi-experimental design. The population was 8th grade junior high school and the sample was 60 students. To collect the data, researcher used test and applied  SPSS 27 to analyze the data. It was found that there is a difference in scores between the experimental and control groups. The experimental group's pre-test score was 62.73, and the post-test score was 81.00. There was an increase after receiving the story face strategy treatment. In addition, the control group's score was 62.67, and the post-test was 72.93. The experimental group scored higher. T-test using an Independent Sample Test with Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.001 <0.050, so Ha is accepted, and Ho is rejected. T-table test results are df = 30+30-2=58. The researcher used the table of significant degree 5%, so the t-table was -1.671/+1.671. The t-test value surpassed the corresponding t-table value (5.380 > 1.671), and the p-value was 0.001, which is less than the significance level of 0.050. The results showed the effective application of the story face strategy in reading recount text. Students were able to improve their skills in reading comprehend with using story face strategy.

The primary goal of this study was to measure the effectiveness of Let's Read app in visualization strategy in improving students' reading ability. Let’s Read is an application that contains many stories with audio and is equipped with visual pictures that can help students learn to read. This study uses a quantitative and pre-experimental design to test. The pre-experimental used 2 tests, the pre-test at the beginning and the post-test after treatment. The sample in this research consisted of 36 tenth-grade students. The results confirmed that the post-test scores increased and exceeded the pre-test values. Furthermore, at a significant level of 0.05%, the t-score is calculated to be smaller than t-table. From this analysis, the Alternative Hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, while the Null Hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. Based on the facts through the results of data analysis, using  Let's Read app in visualization strategy is proven to help in enhance students' reading comprehension. As a result, it is recommended that educators and students take advantage of this application to enhance reading comprehension.

The purpose of this research is to improve students’ reading comprehension through snowball throwing techniques at SMP Negeri 2 Tompaso. The students in the sample were all in first grade, and there were 22 of them. This is a quantitative study that used a pre-experimental design with one group pre-testing and post-testing. The instrument used in collecting data is a multiple-choice test. The result shows that the mean score of the students’ pretest was 6.9 and the mean score of the posttest was 7.9. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the softball throwing technique improved students’ reading comprehension.

This research targets to enhance pupil’s capability in reading comprehension so that the scholars are able to apprehend studying texts from books or other analyzing media. The pattern of this studies became students of eighth (2) Grade MTs Laboratorium Uinsu. This studies uses a qualitative and quantitative strategies. The research used observations and questionnaires because the device. The consequences of this look at suggest that the capability of the 8th (8) grade students of MTs Laboratorium Uinsu is pretty awful, they are very hard to recognize antonyms and synonyms of a word due to the lack of vocabulary they have got.

Kemampuan Bahasa Inggris siswa-siswa SMK Mandala Bhakti Surakarta harus diperbaiki. Salah satu indikator rendahnya kemampuan Bahasa Inggris para siswa adalah skor English Proficiency Test yang berequivalensi dengan TOEIC rata-rata masih berkisar 200 sementara nilai maksimalnya adalah 990. Pada umumnya, para siswa belum mengetahui strategi dalam mengerjakan English Proficiency Test yang berequivalensi dengan TOEIC yang terdiri dari tujuh bagian yang berbeda yaitu (1) Listening: photos (2) Listening: question and response (3) Listening: short conversation (4) Listening: short talks (5) Grammar: Incomplete sentences (6) Grammar: text completion (7) Reading comprehension. Pelatihan sangat diperlukan oleh para siswa karena TOEIC adalah tes yang sekarang ini banyak dipakai untuk kepentingan bekerja di perusahaan multinasional maupun internasional.       Masalah rendahnya skor English Proficiency Test yang berequivalensi dengan TOEIC para siswa di SMK Mandala Bhakti Surakarta diminimalisir oleh tim dengan cara memberikan pelatihan intensif TOEIC preparation serta memberikan strategi jitu untuk mengerjakan soal-soal TOEIC dengan cepat dan tepat pada para siswa. Sebelum melaksanakan kegiatan, tim terlebih dahulu melakukan studi pendahuluan melalui observasi dan wawancara, baik dengan guru- guru Bahasa Inggris maupun siswa-siswa SMK Mandala Bhakti. Observasi dilakukan dengan cara memberikan pre-test English Proficiency Test yang berequivalensi dengan TOEIC untuk memperoleh data tentang kondisi kemampuan Bahasa Inggris mereka dan langsung menganalisis tingkat kesulitan tertinggi pada rata-rata siswa sehingga tim dapat mengetahui kebutuhan materi yang akan digunakan untuk pelatihan. Tim juga akan melakukan wawancara terhadap guru-guru Bahasa Inggris untuk mengetahui latar belakang secara umum siswa-siswa di SMK Mandala Bhakti dan kondisi kemampuan Bahasa Inggris para siswa. Studi pendahuluan ini dilakukan agar kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dapat memberikan kontribusi pada siswa-siswa SMK Mandala Bhakti dalam meningkatkan pemahaman dan ketrampilan Bahasa Inggris khususnya dalam mengerjakan TOEIC dengan hasil yang optimal. Hasil dari studi pendahuluan digunakan oleh tim untuk menyusun rencana pengajaran, materi, serta metode pembelajaran yang akan digunakan dalam pelatihan TOEIC.       Kegiatan pelatihan berlangsung selama dua bulan dengan intensitas pertemuan satu kali seminggu dalam durasi 100 menit tiap pertemuan. Lama waktu yang dibutuhkan ini terkait dengan pertimbangan agar kegiatan pelatihan tidak mengganggu kegiatan belajar mengajar di sekolah tersebut. Peserta pelatihan berjumlah 100 siswa kelas XI yang terdiri dari siswa program keahlian farmasi dan keperawatan.       Setelah pre-test, pelatihan TOEIC, dan evaluasi berlangsung, diharapkan siswa-siswa SMK Mandala Bhakti khususnya kelas Farmasi XII-2 dan XII-3 dan Keperawatan XII-1 dan XII-2 memiliki kemampuan penguasaan dalam mengerjakan soal-soal English Proficiency Test yang berequivalensi dengan TOEIC yang memadai terutama dalam tiga kemampuan dasar yang dilatihkan yaitu listening, structure, dan reading comprehension. Di samping itu, pelatihan ini juga ditujukan agar siswa-siswa terbiasa dengan tipe-tipe soal English Proficiency Test yang berequivalensi dengan TOEIC dan mengenali strategi cepat untuk menjawabnya dengan cepat dan tepat. Kemampuan ini diharapkan akan menunjang pencapaian tujuan sekolah yang menggunakan hasil tes English Proficiency Test yang berequivalensi dengan TOEIC sebagai sertifikat pendamping ijazah bagi para lulusan sekolah tersebut. Kata Kunci: Pelatihan,TOEIC, strategi, pre-test