The Subject of the Research The Object of the Research

CYCLE 2 Figure 3.2 The Phases of CAR Modified by the Writer

F. The Classroom Action Research CAR Procedures

1. Planning Phase

In planning phase, after the writer observed the class and the writer interviewed the teacher, then the writer identified and diagnosed students’ reading problem occurred in the class. At the time, the writer analyzed the data that have been identified through observation, interview and made conclusion. Afterward, the writer arranged the plan to conduct the classroom. Next, the writer made lesson plan based on the research used syllabus at that school and designed the project or activity that she has been planned for students by preparing lesson plan and applying lesson in Planning - Making new lesson plan - Preparing teaching aids - Preparing evaluation and post test 2 Acting - Implementing new lesson plan - Emphasizing on reading actively and discussing within the expert group Observing - Observing students’ participation - Observing students’ achievement students are given post test 2 in the end of cycle 2 Reflecting - Analyzing students’ progress based on their test score - Discussing the result of the implementation of the modified action and deciding whether the action should be continued or not VIII grade class at SMP Ash-Sholihin, Kebon Jeruk. The lesson planning also described teaching procedures, media, and resources in every cycle.

2. Acting Phase

The second phase, the writer carried out the planned action. It starts the process of learning the issue being researched. In this phase, the writer conducted learning teaching process. Related with the allocation time, the writer took the action phase for a month within two cycles. Every cycle contains two meetings, which is listed in schedule of research in appendices.

3. Observing Phase

In observing phase, the writer observed the process of classroom action research of learning reading narrative text by using jigsaw technique. When observing, the writer noticed and noted all of the activities in the classroom. It wa s regarded on class situation, students’ response, and also the teacher’s performance. In this phase, the writer also collected the data from post- test and the result of students’ activity.

4. Reflecting Phase

This phase is aimed to reflect the completely done action based upon the data that have been collected, and then it is necessary to hold evaluation for completing the next cycle. This phase is carried out after the writer has finished the action, then they realize and find about the problem appeared when the plan has been implemented. In this case, if there still might have found problems and the criteria that decided have not reached yet, the writer has to prepare and arrange for the next cycle.