Academic Journal on English Studies (AJOES)
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): Volume 3 Number 2 October 2023

IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF THE EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS OF SMPN 4 DENPASAR THROUGH KWL PLUS

Ni Komang Aninda Cahyaning Rahayu Suwarsiki (Unknown)
Ni Luh Putu Dian Sawitri (Unknown)
Ni Wayan Krismayani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2023

Abstract

Reading comprehension is a crucial skill that enables individuals to acquire new information. This study at SMPN 4 Denpasar aimed to enhance the reading comprehension of class VIII.10 students. Using the Classroom Action Research method over two cycles, the initial pre-test mean score was 63.00, with only 35% students who could passed. Cycle I, employed the KWL Plus strategy, showed a post-test I mean score of 85.25, and 82.5% of the students who could passed. In Cycle II, with the same strategy, post-test II mean score was 97.25, and 97.5% of the students who could passed. A concluding questionnaire showed 35.22% strongly agreed, 52.72% agreed, and 12.04% were undecided. The study highlights the effective enhancement of reading comprehension of the eighth-grade students of SMPN 4 Denpasar in the class VIII.10, affirming the success of the KWL Plus strategy in the academic year 2023/2024.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ajoes

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Academic Journal on English Studies (AJOES) is a scientific journal which is devoted to English language teaching. It is a journal published twice a year. AJOES publishes original, previously unpublished research papers written in English of the bachelor students of English Language Education Study ...