Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to describe how to increase the quality of
argumentative essays for student learning by using Cooperative Integrated
Reading and Composition (CIRC) strategies. This is a two-cycle classroom action
research study. This study focused on class XI high school students from PAB 2
Medan Helvetia, chosen by purposive sampling. The Essay Test comprises of 5
questions in the pre-test, an argumentative essay test in post-test 1, and post-test 2
to assess student development. Improved student grades and completion rates lead
to an increase in enrollment. That The rise in students' total score from the pre-test
was 1400 with a mean of 42.42 grew in post-test cycle 1, with a total score of
2507 with a mean of 75.96 in post-test cycle 2, with a total score of 2996 and a
mean of 90.78. This yields absolute results in the pupil learning process.
Therefore, implementing Cooperative Integrated Reading Composition Methods
can increase the quality of producing argumentative essays.
