Abstract:
This research is dealt with using of 5 E Method ( Engagement, Exploration,
Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation ) in teaching reading comprehension. The
objective of this research is to investigate the significant effect of using 5 E
Method on the students‟ achievement in reading descriptive text. This research
had been conducted at SMP SWASTA BAITUL AZIZ TEMBUNG, jln pusaka /
muara kolam no.313 Bandar Klippa Kec.Percut Sei Tuan. It was applied by using
experimental research. The population of this research were the eighth grade
classes in academic year 2017/2018 which consisted of 2 classes, there were 68
students. VIII A was as the experimental class that consisted of 35 students and
VIII B was as the control class which involved 33 students. Each class was given
a pre-test,treatment,and post test. The control class was taught by using
conventional method, meanwhile the experimental class was taught by using 5 E
Method ( Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation). The
instrument of this research were reading test and multiple choice. The data were
analyzed by using descriptive text
