Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

Improving Fantasy Story Reading Skills Through the Application of the Picture and Picture Method in Class VII Students of SMP Negeri 3 Dusun Utara

Hespiyani Hespiyani (Indonesian Language and Literature Education, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Feb 2026

Abstract

The background of the research is that the Indonesian language learning process at SMPN 3 Dusun Utara class VII uses the lecture method and learning outcomes are relatively low. The study aims to improve the fantasy story reading skills of class VII students of SMPN 3 Dusun Utara through the application of the picture and picture method. The type of research is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with two cycles consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were 30 students of class VII in the odd semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. The research was conducted at SMPN 3 Dusun Utara. Data collection techniques were observation, reading tests, and documentation. The results of the study are the results of the pre-action test, namely the average value of 64.97. The results of the cycle I test, the average value of 70.80. The results of the cycle II test, the average value of 80.37. Learning completeness in the pre-action (46.67%), cycle I (73.33%), and cycle II (100%). The conclusion of the study is that the picture and picture method is effective in increasing students' activeness, interest, and learning outcomes in reading fantasy stories.

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JES

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Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

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JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...