LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN 2016/2017 Learning Strategies Used By The Students In Reading Class At SMP N 1 Kebakkramat In 2016/2017 Academic Year.

LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN
READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN 2016/2017
ACADEMIC YEAR

RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department

by:
ANNA ERI CHOIRIYAH
A320 120181

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2016

APPROVAL

LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN READING

CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

RESEARCH PAPER

by:
ANNA ERI CHOIRIYAH
A320 120181

Approved by Consultant

Consultant I

Nur Hidayat, M.Pd
NIK. 771

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ACCEPTANCE

LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN READING

CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

by:
ANNA ERI CHOIRIYAH
A320 120181

Accepted by the Board of Examiner
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
on August, 2016

Team of Examiners:
1. Nur Hidayat, M.Pd

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(First Examiner)
2. Aryati Prasetyarini, M.Pd
(Second Examiner)
3. Siti Fatimah, M.Hum
(Third Examiner)

Dean,

Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum
NIP. 19650428199303001

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TESTIMONY

I am as the researcher, signed the statement below:
Name

: Anna Eri Choiriyah

NIM

: A320120181

Study Program

: Department of English Education

Title

: LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY THE STUDENTS IN
READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
Here with, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the

previous literary works which have been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a certain
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those in which the writing are referred in the manuscript
and mentioned in literary review and bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, I will be fully responsible.

Surakarta, July 25 2016
The Researcher

Anna Eri Choiriyah
A320120181

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MOTTO

Jazaa an bima kuntum takmaluun
Keep praying and keep trying
Always capture the good things

Just keep moving forward and don’t give a shit about what anybody thinks.
Do what you have to do, for you .
-Johnny Depp

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DEDICATION

Proudly and lovingly, the researcher dedicate this research paper to:
 My irreplaceable father and mother “Mr. Sunarno” and “Mrs.Ratmini”
 My beloved sister “Eni Setyowati”
 My lovely brothers “Andik and Muchlis”
 My dearest nephew “Miskah, Untsa, Rusdan, and Yukha”
 My beloved friends (Fadhillah, Leni, Yuliana, Dyah, and Yani)
 All of my friends DEE at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
 People who want to read this research paper

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
Alhamdulillahi ladzi hada nalihada, Alhamdulillahi robbil ‘alamin, all praises
just for Allah SWT, the lord of everything. Thanks for giving blessing and guiding in
finishing this research paper, so it can be the partial fulfillment of the requirement for
the bachelor degree in English department. This research paper entitled “Learning
Strategies Used by the Students in Reading Class at SMP N 1 Kebakkramat in
2016/2017 Academic Year”. The writer also would like to say thanks for prophet in
the world, Muhammad SAW for the guidance and bringing the human into the truth.
In this opportunity, the writer would like to express her deep gratitude and
appreciation to the following people:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum as the Dean of Teacher Training and
Education Faculty of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Maully Halwat Hikmat, Ph. D, as the Head of English Department on
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
3. Nur Hidayat, M.Pd as the first consultant who has given support, guidance,
and provided time for consulting, criticizing during the process of writing this
research paper,
4. Fitri Kurniawan, S.Pd., MEDRes who has given suggestion and great spirit,
5. Dr. Anam Sutopo, S.Pd, M.Hum as the academic consultant who gave the
researcher guidance as long as she studied in Muhammadiyah University,

6. All lecturers of English Department for being good educators who gave the
board knowledge in Muhammadiyah University,
7. Drs. Bambang Dwi Tantyo as the headmaster of SMP N 1 Kebakkramat who
has permitted the writer to take research in that school,
8. Hartanto, S.Pd as the English teacher of SMP N 1 Kebakkramat who has
helped the writer to carry out the research in the class,
9. All the teachers and staf administration of SMP N 1 Kebakkramat for
hospitality during observation,

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10. Students of VIIIF class of SMP N 1 Kebakkramat who has willing to be
subject of this research. Especially for Rifana, Oktaviana, Deva, Mega, Tyas,
Ridwan, Satria, Rizal, and Rinda thanks for the time,
11. Her irreplaceable father and mother, Mr. Sunarno and Mrs. Ratmini, S.Pd
who has given pray, love, and support in her life,
12. Her beloved sister, Eni Setyowati, S.Pd Aud who always give motivation and
suggestion to her,
13. Her lovely brother, Andik Budiyanto, SH and Muchlis Choirudin, S.Pd who
always give support and do everything to make her happy,

14. Her best friend at English Department class E, Fadillah, Dyah, Leni, Anayuli,
Yani, thanks for their best friendship that always support each other.
15. All of the family members of the writer and friends who have helped and
supported directly and directly.

The last, the researcher extended her greatest gratitude to everyone who
helped her that could not be mentioned one by one. The writer expected and hoped
that this research paper could be useful for the readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Surakarta, July 25 2016
The Researcher,

Anna Eri Choiriyah
A320120181

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SUMMARY
ANNA ERI CHOIRIYAH. A320120181. LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY
THE STUDENTS IN READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN

2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR. RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER
TRAINING AND EDUCATION. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA.

This research is about learning strategies used by the students in reading class at
SMP N 1 Kebakkramat in 2016/2017 Academic Year. The objectives of this research
are to know the learning strategies used by the students of VIIIF class of SMP N 1
Kebakkramat in learning reading and to know the effects of various learning
strategies used by the students on the English achievement. The type of this research
is descriptive qualitative research. The method of collecting data in this research are
observation, interview, and document. The result of this research shows that the
students used metacognitive, cognitive, and socio-affective strategies based on
O’Malley and Chamot in learning reading. Student who have high score applies
twelve learning strategies, student who have middle score applies seven learning
strategies, and students who have low score applies four learning strategies. The
results also shows that by using various learning strategies, the students gets some
effects such as made learning became an enjoyable activity, being an effective
students, and getting the good score.
Keywords: learning strategies, reading, O’Malley and Chamot theory

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RINGKASAN
ANNA ERI CHOIRIYAH. A320120181. LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY
THE STUDENTS IN READING CLASS AT SMP N 1 KEBAKKRAMAT IN
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR. RESEARCH PAPER. SCHOOL OF TEACHER
TRAINING AND EDUCATION. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA.

Penelitian ini adalah tentang strategi belajar yang digunakan oleh siswa di kelas
membaca di SMP N 1 Kebakkramat tahun ajaran 2016/2017. Tujuan penelitian ini
adalah untuk mengetahui strategi belajar yang digunakan oleh siswa kelas VIIIF di
SMP N 1 Kebakkramat dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari berbagai strategi
belajar yang digunakan oleh siswa pada prestasi bahasa inggris. Jenis penelitian ini
adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data
adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini
menunjukkan bahwa siswa menggunakan strategi metakognitif, kognitif, dan sosialafektif berdasarkan O’Maley dan Chamot didalam belajar membaca. Siswa yang
mempunyai nilai tinggi menerapkan dua belas strategi belajar, siswa yang
mempunyai nilai sedang menerapkan tujuh strategi belajar, dan siswa yang
mempunyai nilai rendah menerapkan empat strategi belajar. Hasil penelitian ini
juga menunjukkan bahwa dengan menggunakan berbagai macam strategi belajar,
siswa mendapatkan beberapa pengaruh seperti membuat belajar menjadi kegiatan
yang menyenangkan, menjadi siswa yang efektif, dan memperoleh nilai yang bagus.
Kata Kunci: strategi belajar, membaca, teori O’Malley dan Chamot

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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ....................................................................................................................... i
APPROVAL........................................................................................................... ii
ACCEPTANCE ..................................................................................................... iii
TESTIMONY......................................................................................................... iv
MOTTO ...................................................................................................................v
DEDICATION ....................................................................................................... vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................... vii
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... ix
RINGKASAN ..........................................................................................................x
TABLE OF CONTENT ......................................................................................... xi
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION .............................................................................1
A. Background of the Study................................................................1
B. Scope of the Study .........................................................................3
C. Problem Statement .........................................................................3
D. Objective of the Study....................................................................4
E. Benefit of the Study .......................................................................4
F. Research Paper Organization .........................................................4
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ..............................................................6
A. Previous Study ...............................................................................6
B. Notion of Learning Strategies ........................................................9
C. Categories of Learning Strategies ................................................10
1. Metacognitive Strategies ..................................................10
2. Cognitive Strategies .........................................................11

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3. Socio-affective Strategies.................................................13
D. Notion of Reading ........................................................................13
E. Components of Reading ...............................................................14
F. Techniques of Reading.................................................................15

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ...............................................................17
A. Type of the Study .........................................................................17
B. Subject of the Study .....................................................................17
C. Object of the Study.......................................................................17
D. Data and Data Sources .................................................................18
E. Method of Collecting Data ...........................................................18
1. Interview ............................................................................18
2. Observation .......................................................................19
3. Documentation ..................................................................19
F. Technique for Analyzing Data .....................................................20
1.

Data Reduction .................................................................20

2.

Data Display .....................................................................20

3.

Verification.......................................................................20

G. Credibility of Data........................................................................20

CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION ..............................22
A. Research Finding..........................................................................22
1. Learning Strategies Used by the Subject .................................25
a. Learning Strategies Used by the Students who have High
Score ...................................................................................25
b. Learning Strategies Used by the Students who have Middle
Score ...................................................................................31

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c. Learning Strategies Used by the Students who have Low
Score ...................................................................................35
2. The Effect of Various Learning Strategies Used by the Students
on the English Achievement....................................................37
B. Discussion ....................................................................................39
CHAPTER V: Conclusion and Suggestion ............................................................43
A. Conclusion ...................................................................................43
B. Suggestion ....................................................................................44
BIBLIOGRAPHY ..................................................................................................46
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................47
1.

The Classification Student’s Score .................................................................48

2.

The Various Learning Strategies Used by the Subject ...................................50

3.

The Result of the Observation ........................................................................55

4.

Interview Script with High Score ...................................................................58
Interview Script with Middle Score ................................................................62
Interview Script with Low Score ....................................................................65
Interview Script with the English teacher .......................................................68
Second interview with the English teacher .....................................................70
Interview with the Subjects .............................................................................72
Learning Activities in VIIIF Class ..................................................................73
Student’s Score ..............................................................................................74
Student’s Worksheet .......................................................................................75

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