Based on the case above, the researcher used mind mapping as a technique to improve the students’ ability in reading comprehension. The researcher believed that
using mind mapping could solve the problem of reading because it is an interesting way to learn reading. Moreover, it can also attract the students to learn reading intensively.
D. Formulation of the Problem
Based on identification and limitation of the problem, research was formulated as how can mind mapping be used to improve the reading comprehension ability of grade
eight students of SMP BOPKRI 3 Yogyakarta?
E. Objective of the Study
The objective of this research is to improve the reading comprehension ability of students of grade eight SMP BOPKRI 3 Yogyakarta in the academic year of 20132014
by using mind mapping.
F. Significance of the Study
It is expected that the finding of this study will give benefits and contribution for: 1. For the teacher
It can be useful information about the best way to teach their students, to increase their reading comprehension ability, to increase the material quality and to give the model
of teaching. 2. For the students
The method can be used to increase the ability to learn reading comprehension well.
3. For other researchers The result may become an information for those who are interested in conducting
research studies using mind mapping. Moreover, it can also enrich the knowledge of teaching English, especially in improving reading ability.
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
A. Literature Review
This chapter presents the review of the some theories related to the concepts of reading, teaching reading and mind mapping. This chapter also presents some relevant
research studies and conceptual framework for this study.
1. Reading
a. Definition of Reading
Reading is actually one of the language skills which is categorized as a receptive skill. Moreillon 2007:10 defines reading as using printed and visual information to get
