e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society)
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)

A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SHORT STORIES IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION

Ika Mulya Sari (Universitas Tadulako)
Mukrim (Universitas Tadulako)
Afrillia Anggreni (Universitas Tadulako)
Anjar Kusuma Dewi (Universitas Tadulako)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Apr 2025

Abstract

This research is to analyze short stories in teaching reading comprehension. This study was aimed at benefiting these readily used materials to improve the eighth graders’ reading comprehension of narrative texts. The study applied action research design since it opens the opportunity for teachers-practitioners to be involved in research. Based on the results of the students’ tests as well as their on-going assessments, it is found out that the students’ reading comprehension was gradually improving. It means that there was a positive effect of using Online Short Stories towards the students’ reading ability. The result shows that the combination of materials and worksheets that were implemented in both cooperative and individual learning had facilitated the students in improving their reading comprehension ability, as well as their social skills. Therefore, it is very important to implement this strategy to order to improve the students’ reading comprehension.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

elts

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) is an electronic open-access journal that aims to publish the latest research results in the area of English education from academicians, professionals, and other practitioners at all levels of English education. The journal coverage includes the ...