Improving the Reading Comprehension Skills of Year 4 Pupils Through Picture Stories in the Indonesian Language Subject at State Primary School 155/II Tagan, Bathin III Ulu Sub-district, Bungo Regency

Analisa Pauziah; Feerlie Moonthana Indhra; Wiwin Narti

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.5001

Analisa Pauziah Primary Madrasah Education Programme, Yasni Bungo Islamic University, Indonesia
Feerlie Moonthana Indhra Primary Madrasah Education Programme, Yasni Bungo Islamic University, Indonesia
Wiwin Narti Primary Madrasah Education Programme, Yasni Bungo Islamic University, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.5001

Keywords: Reading Comprehension, Picture Stories, Indonesian Language, CAR

Abstract

This research was motivated by the low reading comprehension skills of fourth-grade students at State Elementary School 155/II Tagan, Bathin III Ulu District, Bungo Regency. This study aimed to improve students' reading comprehension skills through the use of picture stories in Indonesian language lessons. The research used Classroom Action Research (CAR) and was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects were 16 fourth-grade students. Data collection techniques were observation, tests, and documentation. The results showed that the use of picture stories can improve students' reading comprehension skills. In the pre-cycle, the average student score was 58 with a learning completion rate of 35%. In the first cycle, this increased to 72 with a completion rate of 75%, and in the second cycle, it increased to 86 with a completion rate of 87%. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of picture stories can improve fourth-grade students' reading comprehension skills in Indonesian language lessons.

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