<![CDATA[Reading comprehension is the process of understanding the meaning of a text. In English language learning, the researcher identified several problems: (1) students still have low reading skills, particularly in reading comprehension, and (2) English teachers have not yet applied appropriate learning strategies in teaching activities. As a result, students feel less engaged during class and struggle to understand texts effectively. The purpose of this research is to improve students’ reading comprehension and learning activity in class 7B of SMPN 2 Kabun in the 2024/2025 academic year through the use of the Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy. This research employed the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method, which was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The focus of this research was students’ reading comprehension. To collect data, the researcher used tests, observation, and documentation. Through the implementation of this strategy, it is expected that students can enrich their vocabulary and enhance their ability to understand reading texts more effectively. The data ultimately showed that only 33% of students met the Minimum Mastery Criteria (MMC) in the pre-test, with an average score of 48, indicating an unsatisfactory result. However, in the post-test, 83% of students succeeded in meeting the MMC, and the average score rose to 75. This demonstrates that the implementation of the Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy effectively improved the reading comprehension skills of seventh-grade students at SMPN 2 Kabun during the 2024/2025 academic year.]]>
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