THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ INTEREST AND THEIR READING COMPREHENSION LEVEL IN SHORT PASSAGES

The study aims at finding out the relationship between students’ interest and their reading comprehension level in short passages. This study was conducted at the second grade of Senior High School 10 of Gowa. The population of this study was all of the students in academic year 2019/2020 which consisted 265 students, and the sample was 30 students selected by using purposive method. The researcher applied correlational design. The researcher used the instrument to obtain the data, they were questionnaire and test. The scores from both instruments were calculated and analyzed by using statistical procedure of Product Moment Correlation to find out whether there was a correlation between the two variables or not. The result showed that there was low correlation with the index value of correlation coefficient (rxy) of 0.28. Furthermore, the hypothesis testing showed that the index value of correlation coefficient (rxy) of 0,28 was lower than the index value of correlation coefficient of the Product Moment table (rt) of 0,306 which meant that, the null hypothesis (H0) was accepted and alternative hypothesis (H1) was rejected. Therefore, students’ interest in short reading comprehension passages is in average level because only a few students are interested in English lesson especially those who have high interest and many vocabularies to learn English. Short Passages did not give a big impact on students’ interest and their achievement in reading comprehension because of some factors. There is not self-interest in reading, lack of vocabulary and support parents and all of school elements in order to improve the students’ reading interest optimally. The findings of this study might be used as the input for both teachers and students to improve students’ reading comprehension level.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING FIX UP STRATEGY TOWARD THE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION

The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of using fix-up strategy on the students’ reading comprehension at MA AL-Wasilah Lemo. The population in this research was the second grade students of MA Al-Wasilah Lemo. The sample was consisted of 30 students which were taken by total sampling technique. There were 15 students in class Agama II 1 as experimental class and 15 students in Agama I as controlled class. This research was quasi experimental with the Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The data was analyzed statistically after the result of the test was gained.The research findings showed that the twelve grades students of MA Al-Wasilah Lemo obtained score on pre-test with the mean score 44.00 which classified as poor. After giving treatment the students obtained improvement, they gained score with the mean score 65.00 as fair classification. The result of the data analysis indicated that there was a significant improvement in the students reading analytical exposition text after being taught using fix-up strategy. It was proved by the result of the statistical analysis of the level significance 0.05 with degree of freedom (df) 14 indicated t-test values of the students’ reading analytical exposition text (5.209) was higher than t-table value (2.145). Based on the result of analysis, the researcher concludes that fix-up strategy was effective to improve students in reading comprehension at the twelve grade of MA Al-wasilah Lemo.

THE STRATEGIES OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AT IAIN BONE

This research aims at investigating the strategies of English language teaching at IAIN Bone. The data were collected through structured interview. The strategy aims to improve language skill, improve knowledge, reaching goals and encourage motivation. It is to promote critical, reflective thinking and evaluation skills that will help students to take positive action to protect, enhance and advocate for their learning. Lecturers use communicative personal and pedagogical capability to work collaboratively with their students in learning activities. The lecturers are hoped to bring and involve the students into a quality of better education. The research is synthesized into top five teaching strategies: apply method based on the material, have clear instruction and method, lead the students to the greater understanding, have adequate knowledge about their individual students, and build a good rapport with students.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FIX-UP STRATEGY IN TEACHING READING SKILL TO STUDENTS

The research aimed at finding out the effectiveness of fix-up a strategy in teaching descriptive text with the research objective: To find out the efficacy of fix-up strategy in teaching reading skill to students of MA Darussalam Anrong Appaka Pangkep. This research was conducted at MA Darussalam Anrong Appaka Pangkep in Academic Year 2018/2019. The research findings showed that the second grades students of MA Darussalam Anrong Appaka Pangkep obtained score on pre-test with the mean score 39,28, which classified as poor. After giving treatment, the students obtained improvement, they gained score with the mean score 56,96 as fair classification. The results of the data analysis indicated that there was an improvement in the students reading descriptive text after being taught using fix-up strategy. It was proved by the result of the statistical analysis of the level significance 0.05 with a degree of freedom (df) 48 indicated t-test values of the students’ reading descriptive text (5.382) was higher than t-table value (2.021). Based on the result analysis, the impact of this research on the students of MA Darussalam Anrong Appaka Pangkep can make the students think critically when they read a text because of the students connecting their prior knowledge related to the text. The researcher found that fix-up strategy helps the students understand the text when they get stuck in reading descriptive.

THE USE OF HORROR STORY IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION FOR ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMAN 3 SINJAI

This research aimed at investigating how the horror story was use in the reading class to improve the students’ reading comprehension of the eleventh grade at SMAN 3 Sinjai. The variables of this research were Horror Story as an independent variable and Reading Comprehension as a dependent variable. The method used in this research was Quasi Experimental research. There were two classes used as the subject in this research; MIA 3 as experimental class and MIA 2 as controlled class. The total population of this research was 186 students taken from the eleventh-grade students of SMAN 3 Sinjai. The total sample of this research was 40 students. The sample was chosen purposively. The instrument of this research was an essay test which was given both in pre-test and post-test. The result of the research shows that the students’ performance in pre-test was better compared to that in post-test. In experimental class, the mean score of pre-test was 74.9 (good) and the mean score of post-test was 87.7 (excellent). While in controlled class, the mean score of pre-test was 68.55 (fair) and the mean score of post-test was 77.85 (good). While both of the classes are improved, the significant improvement was occurred in experimental class from fair to very good score. Besides, in controlled class the improvement was only from fair to good score. In addition, the t-test value (2.23) was higher than t-table value (2.024). Based on the findings, the researcher concluded that the implementation of Horror Story was effective to enhance the students’ reading comprehension in the eleventh-year students of SMAN 3 Sinjai in academic year 2018/2019. This story makes the students learn with fun and directly involve in classroom activities.

DEVELOPING INQUIRY LEARNING MODEL-BASED ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE SEVENTH GRADE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

This research aimed at developing instructional English materials for the students of the seventh grade especially in basic competencies 3.4 and 4.4 at MTs Madani Pao-pao based on 2013 curriculum supported by using inquiry learning model and using the concept of HOTS. The research design is Research and Development (R&D )with the combination of ADDIE model. The procedures included analyzing materials needed by spreading questionnaire to the students and analyzing the basic competencies, designing a blueprint of materials and the instructional materials, and validating the material by the expert. There were 146 students as the respondents, teachers, and experts. The instruments used in this research were the documents, questionnaires, and validation checklist. There were three systematic aspects : materials Systematic Organization, Systematic English Teaching and Systematic Content of English. Therefore, the result indicated that based on experts judgment, the developed basic competency 3.4 and 4.4 were applicable to be taught at the seventh grade students of Junior High School.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS THE STRATEGIES OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AT IAIN BONE Ishak, Nahdhiyah 1-12 DEVELOPING INQUIRY LEARNING MODEL-BASED ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE SEVENTH GRADE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Putri Nurul Ifani, Sitti Nurpahmi, Djuwairiah Ahmad 13-24 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FIX-UP STRATEGY IN TEACHING READING SKILL TO STUDENTSMunawarah, Mardianah, Indah Miftah Awalaih 25-34 THE USE OF HORROR STORY IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION FOR ELEVENTH GRADE AT SMAN 3 SINJAI Muthaharah Basri, Mardianah, M. Rusdi.T. 35-46 THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ INTEREST AND THEIR READING COMPREHENSION LEVEL IN SHORT PASSAGESJihan Alfaizah, Wahyuddin Naro, Kamsinah 47-54 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FIX UP STRATEGY TOWARD THE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSIONJamila, Abd. Muis Said. Muh. Rusydi Rasyid 55-66

THE STUDENTS’ PROBLEMS USING AEGISUB TO MAKE SUBTITLE OF ENGLISH-INDONESIAN MOVIE

The aim of this research was to find out the students’ problems using Aegisub to make subtitle of English-Indonesian movie. Qualitative approach was used to describe the students’ problems faced during translating English into Indonesian languange (Bahasa). There were 16 students became the reprentative subjects. The data were collected through interview then it analyzed into 4 steps; they were coding, reducing, presenting, and concluding the data. The findings indicated that the students faced technical and linguistic problems. Technical problems were consisted of timing, typesetting, and iconifying. Linguistic problems related to the diction choices, equivalence, and translation strategies that the students used to deliver the meaning of the subtitle to the viewers. Thus, the students’ problems in making subtitle using Aegisub application were technical and linguistic problems.

Developing Inquiry Learning-Based English Instructional Materials for the Seventh Grade of Junior High School

This research is aimed to developing instructional English materials for the students of the seventh grade especially in basic competencies 3.5, 4.5, 3.6, and 4.6 at MTs Madani Pao-pao based on 2013 curriculum supported by using inquiry learning model and using the concept of HOTS in indicators achieved. The research design used in this study was Research and Development (R&D). The development model used was ADDIE model. It consists of need analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The procedures included analyzing materials needed by spreading questionnaire to the students and analyzing the basic competencies used, designing a blueprint of materials and the instructional materials, and validating the material by the expert. There were 146 students as the respondents of 26 questionnaire questions. The instruments used in this research were the documents, questionnaire, and validation checklist. In this research, the expert was involved in order to validate the product. There were three systematic aspects that they validated of the product: Materials Systematic Organization, Systematic English Teaching and Systematic Content of English. Therefore, the result indicated that based on experts judgment as well as product development result, the developed basic competency 3.5 & 4.5 and basic competency 3.6 & 4.6 were applicable to be taught at the seventh grade students of Junior High School as topic in English for them.

The Use of Treasure Hunt Game toward the First Grade Students' Vocabulary Mastery at Islamic Senior High School of Muhamadiyah Palampang

The researcher aims to find out the effectiveness using Treasure Hunt Game toward students’ vocabulary mastery with the research objectives: to find out the use of Treasure Hunt Gametowardthe first grade students’ vocabulary mastery at Islamic Senior High School of Muhammadiyah Palampang. This research was conducted at the class X MIA 1 and X MIA 2. The sample of this research was 50 students from 280 populations. The controled class was took from class X MIA 1, while the experimental class was from X MIA 2. The number of the sample in each class was 25 students.Quasi experimental design was applied in this research with two group pre-test and post-test design. The instrument used to collect data was vocabulary test.Research findings showed that the experimental class got score on pre-test with the mean score 44,2. After giving treatment the students got change, they got score with the mean score 59,9. The result of the data analysis indicated that there was a change of the students’ vocabulary mastery after being taught using Treasure Hunt Game. It was proved by the result of the statistical analysis of the level significance P = 0.05 with degree of freedom (df) = 48 indicated that the t-test values of the students’ vocabulary mastery (2,53) was higher than the t-table (2,01). Based on the result of analysis, the researcher concludes that using Treasure Hunt Game was effective toward the students’ vocabulary mastery at the first grade students of Islamic Senior High School of Muhammadiyah Palampang, because Treasure Hunt Game give a lot of fun, the students enjoy the learning without any preasure. Than, Treasure Hunt Game stimulates students engagement in learning process. If students enjoy the learning process, they were enthusiastic enough to involve and compete each other in learning process.Keywords: Treasure Hunt Game, Vocabulary mastery, First Grade Students