MODIFYING DRTA (DIRECTED READING THINKING ACTIVITY) STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’
READING COMPREHENSION OF NARRATIVE TEXT AT SMA NEGERI 1 BINTAN TIMUR
SKRIPSI
NELVIA KURNIA 180388203045
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITAS MARITIM RAJA ALI HAJI TANJUNGPINANG
2022
MODIFYING DRTA (DIRECTED READING THINKING ACTIVITY) STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’
READING COMPREHENSION OF NARRATIVE TEXT AT SMA NEGERI 1 BINTAN TIMUR
Skripsi
Submitted as a Partial Fulfilment
for the Undrgraduate Degree in English Langauge Education
NELVIA KURNIA 180388203045
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITAS MARITIM RAJA ALI HAJI TANJUNGPINANG
2022
MOTTO
“For indeed, with hardship will be ease. Indeed, with hardship will be ease”
(Q.S. AL-Insyirah: 5-6)
“Success does not belong to smart people. Success belongs to those who keep trying”
(- B.J. Habibie)
DEDICATION
I dedicated this skripsi to:
My beloved parents (Mujiono and Komiyati) My beloved sister (Nenty Kurnia)
My beloved nephew (Devan Elfiansyah Elqianno)
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
All praises and gratitude belong to the Almighty God, Allah SWT, the most merciful and compassionate, who has given the writer knowledge and strength in completing this skripsi entitled "Modifying DRTA (Directed Reading Thinking Activity) Strategy to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text at SMA Negeri 1 Bintan Timur". The best regard also goes to the prophet Muhammad SAW, may Allah bless and give him peace. This Skripsi is written to fulfill one requirement to obtain the Undergraduate Degree in English Language Education in English Language Education Study Program of Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji.
The author realizes that without the support of various parties in writing this Skripsi, this Skripsi would not be completed as it should be. Therefore, on this occasion the writer would like to express her sincerest gratitude to:
1. Prof. Dr. Agung Dhamar Syakti, S.PL., DEA., as the Rector of Universitas of Maritim Raja Ali Haji
2. Assist. Prof. Satria Agust, S.S., M.Pd., as the Dean of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji
3. Assist. Prof. Dewi Nopita, S.Pd.,M.Pd., as the chief of English Language Education Stidy Program.
4. Assist. Prof. Benni Satria, S.Pd., M.Pd., as the first Advisor and Assist. Prof.
Hanifah, S.Pd.I., M.Pd., as the second Advisor, who have given guidance,
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suggestion, explanation, ideas, meaningful advice and much motivation in the process of accomplishing this Skripsi.
5. Assist. Prof. Dewi Nopita, S.Pd., M.Pd., as the chief examiner, Assist. Prof. Rona Elfiza, S.Pd., M Pd., as the first examiner, and Assist. Prof. Satria Agust, S.S., M.Pd., as the second examiner, who have given valuable input for the perfectment of this Skripsi.
6. All of the Lecturers in the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, who have given knowledge, advice, and guidance that have been given during study
7. The researcher’s beloved parents (Mujiono and Komiyati), sister (Nenty Kurnia, S.Sos), and nephew (Devan Elfiansyah Elqianno), who have given support, love, patience, care and pray in every step of the author in accomplishing this Skripsi.
8. The Headmaster of SMA Negeri 1 Bintan Timur, Drs. Abdul Gafur, M Pd., the English Teacher of class X MIPA 3, Ma'am Nuroimah, S.Pd.I., the vice principal for public relations, Ma'am Yenti Gusra, S.Pd., all of the teacher and administration, and the students of X MIPA 3, who have given help in accomplishing this Skripsi.
9. The researcher’s best friends (Ririn Tri Milen Hutasoit, Ratih Kusuma Wijaya, Hani Masyithah, Mariyanti Manulang, Sarmila Asyukri, Ayu Wandira, Sri Dwi Nurbayti and Heti Nurani) who have given support and encouragement.
10. Everyone whose names cannot be mentioned one by one who has given the researcher motivation in finishing this proposal
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Finally, the writer realizes that this skripsi was far from being perfect, so the writer really expects suggestions and critics are welcome to make this skripsi better.
Tanjungpinang, July 2022
The researcher
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER
APPROVAL SHEET APPROVAL SHEET
STATEMENT OF THE ORIGINALITY OF SKRIPSI MOTTO AND DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT... i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... iv
LIST OF TABLES ... vi
LIST OF FIGURES ... vii
LIST OF APPENDIXES... viii
ABSTRACT ... x
ABSTRAK ... xi
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ... 1
1.1 Background of the Study ... 1
1.2 Identification of the Study ... 5
1.3 Limitation of the Study ... 5
1.4 Research Question ... 5
1.5 Research Objective ... 6
1.6 Significances of the Study ... 6
1.7 Definition of Key terms ... 7
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW ... 9
2.1 Theoretical Framework ... 9
2.1.1 Reading ... 9
2.1.2 Reading Comprehension ... 12
2.1.3 Narrative Text ... 16
2.1.4 DRTA (Directed Reading Thinking Activity) Strategy ... 19
2.1.5 Modifying DRTA (Directed Reading Thinking Activity) strategy ... 20
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2.2 Relevant Study ... 24
2.3 Conceptual Framework ... 28
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ... 29
3.1 Research Design ... 29
3.2 Research Settings ... 30
3.3 Subject of the Research ... 31
3.4 Research Procedure ... 32
3.5 Data Collection Technique ... 36
3.6 Research Instrument ... 36
3.7 Technique of Analysis Data ... 37
3.8 Criteria of Success ... 38
CHAPTER IV FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS ... 40
4.1 Findings ... 40
4.2 Discussion ... 67
CHAPTER V CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTION ... 72
5.1 Conclusions ... 72
5.2 Suggestion ... 73
BIBLIOGRAPHY ... 74
APPENDIXES ... 77
CURRICULUM VITAE ... 175
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LIST OF TABLES
Tabel 3. 1 The Number of Student at X MIPA 3 ... 32
Tabel 3. 2 The Criteria of Success ... 39
Tabel 4. 1 The Problems in Class X MIPA 3 Students at SMA Negeri 1 Bintan Timur ... 43
Tabel 4. 2 The Result of Reading Comprehension Test Cycle 1 ... 50
Tabel 4. 3 The Percentage of Students’ Reading Comprehension in Cycle 1 ... 51
Tabel 4. 4 The Students’ Participation in Cycle 1 ... 52
Tabel 4. 5 The Result of Reading comprehension Test Cycle 2 ... 62
Tabel 4. 6 The Percentage of Students’ Reading Comprehension in Cycle 2 ... 63
Tabel 4. 7 Studenst’ Participation in Cycle 2 ... 65
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2. 1 The Conceptual Framework of Action Research... 28 Figure 3. 1 The Illustration of Classroom Action Research by Kemmis and Mc
Taggart in Burns 2010 ... 30 Figure 4. 1 The Students’ Achievement Data of Preliminary Study result For Reading Comprehension ... 42 Figure 4. 2 The Improvement of the Students’ Reading Comprehension... 52 Figure 4. 3 The X MIPA 3 students’ participation in the instructional activities of cycle 1 ... 55 Figure 4. 4The Improvement of Students’ Reading Comprehension ... 64 Figure 4. 5 The X MIPA 3 students’ participation in the instructional activities of cycle 2 ... 66
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LIST OF APPENDIXES
Appendix 1 The X MIPA 3 Students’ Achievement For Reading Comprehension in
Preliminary Study... 78
Appendix 2 Interview in Preliminary Study ... 79
Appendix 3 Observation Checklist in Preliminary Study ... 80
Appendix 4 Syllabus ... 81
Appendix 5 Lesson Plan... 86
Appendix 6 Lesson Plan... 93
Appendix 7 Lesson Plan... 101
Appendix 8 Lesson Plan... 108
Appendix 9 Lesson Plan... 116
Appendix 10 Lesson Plan... 123
Appendix 11 Observation Checklist for Students ... 131
Appendix 12 Observation Checklist for Teacher ... 144
Appendix 13 Students’ Attendance List ... 151
Appendix 14 Prediction Card ... 152
Appendix 15 Prediction Card ... 154
Appendix 16 Blue-print of Test Question ... 156
Appendix 17 Reading Comprehension Test ... 157
Appendix 18 Documentations ... 169
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Appendix 19 The Aplication of Research Permission from Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji ... 171 Appendix 20 The Research Recommendation letter from Dinas Pendidikan... 172 Appendix 21 The research Certificate From Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu ... 173 Appendix 22 The Research Certificate from SMA Negeri 1 Bintan Timur ... 174
