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utilizing a challenging material would be beneficial for the students’ reading skill as well.
2. Suggestions for Future Research
Future research can be in a form of material design, in which the researcher compiles some articles from English newspapers or websites which are considered
appropriate for the intended students. Then, using the principles of instructional design the researcher might build and try to implement it in class.
Another research is also needed to analyze other sources of authentic English reading materials. Perhaps another research can conduct study on other
newspapers or magazines, which are considered available to make use of. There are a lot of aspects to consider in selecting appropriate authentic
English reading materials. Therefore, a more thorough analysis towards some articles for a classroom use could be conducted. Attempts to achieve manageable
ways in selecting appropriate material taken from authentic materials is also important for the next research topic.
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