From the result of the test, the researcher can conclude that the students' reading ability through wattpad application is increase it showed from the results of the students

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Mochamad Baharudin Yusuf. 181230118. 2022. “Using Wattpad Application to Increase Students’ Reading Ability. (Classroom Action Research Students of Tenth Grade at SMAN 8 Kota Serang).”

The main objective of this study was to determine the increase in students' reading by using the Wattpad learning media application in the process of learning English activities in tenth grade of SMAN 8 Kota Serang. This study used a classroom action research method and involved 40 students and the sampling in this study used only 1 class sample.the research focus on the statements problem of students how to increase students' reading ability because students' reading ability in this school is weak and the aims of this research to increasing students' reading ability trough wattpad application on recount text. The researcher doing research collaborate with the teacher and conducted in two cycle. Each cycle begins with planning, action, observation, and reflection determiner the next cycle.

Based on the result the researcher knew that the students' score increase in each cycle. the result of this research are first cycle 385 in average 9,62 and second cycle the result 473 in average 11,83. From the result of the test, the researcher can conclude that the students' reading ability through wattpad application is increase it showed from the results of the students. So, using wattpad application can increase students' reading ability in learning English on classroom

Keywords: Classroom Action Research; Wattpad Application, Reading ability, Increasing

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DEDICATION

This paper is dedicated to:

1. Beloved mother Fadilah and my father Sarkim Afriana who have always given the best inspiration, prayer, love, and everything to me a lot in my life to continue my study well and has always given me finance to finish my study.

2. Beloved bestie Alda Najunda and Sarah Nurazizah, who always accompanied me in times of happiness and give the best support.

3. Beloved all lecturers and staff UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten.

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اًرْسُي ِِرْسُعْلا َِعَم ِ نِإ

Verily, after hardship there is ease

QS Al Insyirah ayat ke-6

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate

There are no respected words to be supposed but all praises are to Allah SWT, the huge God, who has sent Muhammad SAW, peace be upon him, to be His prophet and messenger for people all over the world. The researcher comprehends and feels very sure that without his blessing, mercy, and guidance, it would be possible for his to finish the paper.

On this chance, the researcher herewith would like to express his kind gratitude, more than he can express, to Prof. Dr. H. Wawan Wahyudin, M.Pd as the Rector of the Islamic University of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Dr. H.

Nana Jumhana. M.Ag as the Dean of the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, also very much indebted to Dr. Hj. Anita S.S., M.Pd, the head of the English Education Department. In addition, to Dr. Hj. Fitri Hilmiyati, M.Ed., as my first advisor, who has carefully spent her valuable time to guide and also goes to Dr. Hj. Selnistia Hidayani, M.Pd., as my second advisor, for the correction and invaluable criticism. This thanks also goes to Supri, S.Pd. who has permitted to conduct observations and research at SMAN 8 Kota Serang.

Last but not least, the researcher wants to thank himself because he believes he can do all of this by working hard, because he has no days off, because he never stops all the time. The researcher would like to thank profusely, especially to my beloved parents, and all those who have helped me, who cannot be mentioned personally here, without their patience, guidance and collaboration this research would never have been completed.

Serang, December 15^th, 2022 The researcher

Mochamad Baharudin Yusuf

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SRN. 181230118 A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

The researcher’s name is Mochamad Baharudin Yusuf. His nickname is Yusuf or Ucup. He was born in Serang on October 27^th, 1999. He is the first child of Mr.

Sarkim Afriana and Mrs. Fadilah. He has two siblings, as a younger brother and younger sister, Mochamad Ridwan Syafaldi and Sri Rahayu.

The researcher started his formal study in the elementary school of SDN Periuk, Ciruas and graduated in 2012. After finishing his study at elementary school, the researcher continued to Islamic Boarding School of Al-Rahmah Lebakwangi, Walantaka and graduated at MTs Al-Rahmah in academic year 2015.

After that, she continued his study to Islamic Boarding School at MA Al-Rahmah and graduated in 2018. Then he continued his study to UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten.

During his study at UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, the researcher joined the choir as the member Gita Tarbiyah Choir (GTC) when he was in the third until the fifth semester.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY ...i

ABSTRACT ... ii

THE ADVISERS’ APPROVAL ... iii

THE BOARD OF EXIMENERS’ APPROVAL ... v

DEDICATION ...vi

MOTTO ... vii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... viii

A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY ...ix

LIST OF TABLE ... xiii

LIST OF APPENDIX ...xiv

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION... 1

A. Background of The Study ... 1

B. Identification Problem... 5

C. Limitation of The Study ... 5

D. Statement of Problem ... 5

E. The Aim of The Study ... 6

F. Significance of Study ... 6

G. Previous Study ... 6

H. Organization of Writing ... 8

CHAPTER II THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK ... 10

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A. Reading Skill ... 10

1. Definition of Reading ... 10

2. Purpose of Reading ... 12

3. Kind of Reading ... 14

4. Assessment of Reading ... 16

5. Strategies of Reading... 18

B. Wattpad application ... 23

1. Definition of Wattpad ... 23

2. Kinds of Wattpad Application ... 25

3. Advantages and Disadvantages of Wattpad Application ... 28

4. How to use Wattpad application ... 28

CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH ... 30

A. Research Method... 30

B. Place and Time of The Research ... 32

C. Population and sample ... 32

D. The Procedure of Action Research ... 32

E. Instrument of The Research ... 35

F. Technique of Data Collecting ... 37

G. Technique of Data Analyzing ... 39

H. Scoring ... 42

I. Indicators Successful of Students ... 43

CHAPTER IV THE RESULT OF RESEARCH ... 46

A. Description of The Data ... 46

1. Pre-Cycle ... 47

2. First Cycle ... 49

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1. Plan (Strategic Action Plan) ... 50

2. Action (Implementation) ... 50

3. Observation (Research/Data Collection) ... 51

4. Reflection ... 54

3. Second Cycle... 55

1. Revised plan ... 55

2. Plan (Strategic Action Plan) ... 56

3. Action (Implementation) ... 56

4. Observation (Research/Data Collection) ... 57

5. Reflection ... 59

B. Interpretation of The Data ... 59

BAB V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 63

A. Conclusion ... 63

B. Suggestion ... 63

BIBLIOGRAPHY ... 66

APPENDIX ... 69

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LIST OF TABLE

Table 4.1 The Result of Students’ Reading Score of Pre-Cycle ... 529

Table 4.2 The Result of Students’ Reading Score In Cycle I ... 52

Table 4.3 The Result of Students’ Reading Score In Cycle II ... 57

Table 4.4 The Final Scores of Test in Cycle I and Cycle II ... 60

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LIST OF APPENDIX

rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP) ... 69

Instrument of Research ... 93

Pre Test ... 93

Post Test Cycle I ... 94

Post Test Cycle II ... 95

Observation Sheet ... 96

A. Teacher Observation Sheet ... 96

B. Students Observation Sheet ... 98

Field Note ... 108

The Documentation of The Research ... 112

Research Permission Letter ... 114

Consultation Book... 118