Abstract:
The research was aimed to find out the implementation of theme based teaching in
activities to improve students reading skill especially of theme based in narrative
text. This skripsi was applied by using Classroom Action Research (CAR). It was
done through planning, action, observation, and reflection. Descriptive qualitative
and quantitative design was applied to this research. In the location of this
research was SMP Muhammadiyah 58 Sukaramai, Jl. Denai Gg. Dua. Kota
Medan academic year 2019-2020. The subject of this research was all students in
VIII c who consisted of 26 students. Based on the result of students‟ reading
score, is the Pre-test, the mean score was 54.23. In the first cycle test, the mean of
students‟ score was 66.15, and the second cycle test, the mean score was 86.15. In
other words, the implementation of theme based teaching in activities to improve
students reading comprehension skill especially of theme based in narrative text
was improved and based on diary note, observation sheet and interview with the
English teacher,and students, it showed the expression and excitement of students.
They become more motivated in learning narrative text.
