Ningsih, Iria. 2024. The Effect of Using Grammar Translation Method (GTM) in Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text at XI Grade of SMK Negeri 1 Kisaran 2023/2024 Academic Year. Skripsi. English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Asahan University. Advisor: Yen Aryni, S.Pd.,M.S. Keywords: Grammar Translation Method, Narrative Text, Reading Comprehension. This research aims to find out is there any an influence in the application of the grammar translation method on reading comprehension skills in narrative text material at grade XI of SMK Negeri 1 Kisaran the 2023/2024 academic year. This type of research is quantitative with a two-group research design, namely pre-test and post-test. The population in this study was all of grade XI consisting of 10 classes with a total of 338 students. The research sample consisted of 2 classes (XI DPB2 and XI MP3 ) with total of 61 students which were taken in random clusters by Ari Kunto. In class XI DPB2 as an experimental class using the grammar translation method and in class XI MP3 as a control class using conventional learning methods. After the learning was completed, a post-test was obtained with an average result for the experimental class of 87,84 and the control class of 72,9. T-test result were obtain tcount=7,926>ttable=1,671 then ha accepted. Thus, it was found that there was an effect on students' reading comprehension ability by using the grammar translation method on narrative text material at grade XI SMK Negeri 1 Kisaran.
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