The Implementation of Theme Based Teaching In Activities to Improve Students Reading Comprehension Skill

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.