students in Medan in the academic year of 20152016 according to The Dale and Chall Original Formula?
C. The Objective of the Study
In relation with the problem of the study, the objective of this study was to describe out the readability of the English reading texts which consist of descriptive,
recount and narrative texts in English textbooks for the grade VIII students in Medan in the academic year of 20152016 by using The Dale and Chall Original
Formula.
D. The Scope of the Study
This research measured the readability of reading texts which consist of descriptive, recount and narrative texts from three English textbooks, English for
Junior High School VIII published by Mediatama, English on Sky 2 published by Erlangga, and English in Focus published by Pusat Perbukuan Departemen
Pendidikan Nasional, for grade VIII in Medan which were designed under guidance of Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan KTSP. It is important to analyze the
readability of the English reading texts used by the students. Suitable English reading texts for students’ level can help them improve their reading
comprehension.
E. The Significances of the Study
After conducting this research, the researcher expected that the result of the study will give these following benefits:
1. Theoretically, the result of the study would enrich and strengthen the
knowledge of the theories on readability of English reading texts in the teaching of reading comprehension.
2. Practically
a. For Teachers
It could give a new perspective for the English teachers in using, selecting, adapting, or designing reading text materials that are suitable
for the students’ educational level. b.
For the Researchers of Textbooks It could give them consideration on how to make good materials for
reading that are appropriate for the target students. c.
For Other Researchers It would inspire other researchers to conduct studies in similar fields.
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CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion
This study was conducted to describe out the readability of the English reading texts which consist of descriptive, recount and narrative texts in English in
Focus, English on Sky 2, and English for Junior High School VIII for the grade VIII students in Medan in the academic year of 20152016 by using The Dale and Chall
Original Formula. The readability of the six representative texts in English in Focus textbook indicates that the texts are appropriate for the eighth grade students
since it’s level is for the seventh and eighth grade. The readability of the six
representative texts in English on Sky and English for Junior High School VIII indicate that the reading texts in both English on Sky and English for Junior High
School VIII textbook are too easy for
the eighth grade students since the textbooks’ level is for the fifth and sixth grade.
B. Suggestion
The following are the suggestion for English Teachers, Researchers of Textbooks and other Researcher
1. For English Teachers
It is recommended for English teachers to understand and to know the readability of the reading materials given to their students. Teacher should
find reading materials which are appropriate for the students. Appropriate reading materials can help the students to improve their reading
comprehension.
2. For Researchers of Textbooks
The researchers of textbook should give more concern about the readability of the reading materials in the textbooks that they research. They should
match the readability of the reading materials to the target students. It is better if the writers can provide information about the readability of the
reading texts in the textbook. 3.
For Other Researchers There are many other textbooks offered by other publishers and also there
are other types of readability tests and other readability formulas. The other researchers can use them as the subject of the research and type of test to
implement in the research. The writer hopes that this research can give more information for further research.
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