B. Identification of the Problems
Based on the background of study which is described above, some problems could be identified:
1. Reading an English text is difficult because it has different language rules with the students‟ first language.
2. Most students just read the text but they could not catch the meaning of what they have read.
3. Many students assumed that reading activity is boring. 4. Most students have a low motivation in reading.
5. Most students have a low comprehension towards narrative text. 6. The techniques in teaching reading used are monotonous.
C. Limitation of the Problem
Based on the identification of the problems, the study was limited on the techniques for teaching reading narrative text. One of the techniques that can be
used to teach reading narrative text is by using jigsaw technique.
D. Formulation of the Problem
The formulation of the problem which is going to be discussed in this study b
ased on the limitation above is: “Is there any effectiveness of using jigsaw technique to develop
students‟ reading comprehension on narrative text?”
E. Objective of the Study
The objective of this study is to find out the effectiveness of using jigsaw technique to develop
students‟ reading comprehension on narrative text.
F. Significance of the Study
The significances of this reserach are: a.
For the teachers; it can help the teachers to improve students‟ reading comprehension by using jigsaw technique.
b. For the students; it can help the them to be able to comprehend reading text by using jigsaw technique in which it requires a small group activity. It also
helps the students to involve in the activity by delivering their idea or opinion.
c. For the writer and another researchers; the result of this study is expected to be useful in increasing the writer‟s and another researchers‟ perspectives in
teaching reading.
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