This research aims to find out how students apply these strategies for engaging in English classroom discussion. This study used a descriptive qualitative method, with the subjects of this research being two students at SMA Muhammadiyah Sungguminasa, and data were collected through an observation checklist and semi-structured interviews. The results of the study showed that students employed these strategies simultaneously before and during the discussion process. Cognitive strategies helped students prepare and understand the discussion material; compensation strategies supported communication despite limited vocabulary; affective strategies helped students manage their nervousness; and social strategies encouraged active interaction with the teacher and peers. These strategies contribute to students’ behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement in English classroom discussion. Therefore, understanding students’ strategies can help teachers create more interactive and supportive class discussions.
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