EFFORTS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN READING CLASS THROUGH AUTHENTIC TEXTS IN CLASS 8B OF SMP N 1 PUNDONG IN ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2012/2013

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EFFORTS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN READING
CLASS THROUGH AUTHENTIC TEXTS IN CLASS 8B OF SMP N 1
PUNDONG IN ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2012/2013
By
Tri Maryanto
05202244031
The objective of the research is to improve the students motivation in reading
English of grade VIII B students of SMP N 1 Pundong by using authentic texts. This is
action research.
The research was carried out at the first semester from October 1st to October 26th
2012 in SMP N 1 Pundong. The members consisted of the researcher, the principal, the
English Teacher, and the students of grade VIII B. The steps were: reconnaissance,
planning, action and observation, and reflection. The research was conducted in two
cycles. The data were obtained by interviewing the English teacher and the students of
grade VIII B, observing the teaching and learning process, taking pictures of the teaching
and learning process. The instruments were the researcher, photo camera, interview
guidelines, and questionnaire. The data were in forms of interview transcripts, field notes,
photos and questionnaire scores. The validity of the data was obtained by applying the
democratic validity, dialogic validity, catalytic validity, process validity, and outcome
validity.
The result of this study showed that the implementation of using authentic texts
in the reading class is believed effective to improve students’ motivation to learn
speaking English, maximizes students’ participation during the speaking activities, and
reduces students’ boredom on learning. This implies that the implementation of using
authentic texts give positive effects on improving students’ motivation in reading English.

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