solving the problems related to the technique for teaching reading. The researcher would try to overcome some problems related to the teaching of reading which
still lack variations of activities and media. Based on the discussion with the English teacher, Silent Card Shuffle Strategy SCSS was used to overcome the
problems related to the teaching technique used for teaching reading. The researcher hoped that SCSS could provide the students with more opportunities
and varied activities to practice reading.
D. Formulation of the Problem
From the limitation of the problem, the problems can be formulated as follows: “How can SCSS be applied to improve the teaching and learning process
of reading in Class VII J of SMPN 15 Yogyakarta?”.
E. Objective of the Research
The objective of this research is to improve the teaching and learning processes through the use of SCSS for teaching reading.
F. Significance of the Research
By conducting this research, the researcher wants to obtain new knowledge related to the teaching of reading by using SCSS. Generally, the
significance of the study can be divided into two parts. 1. Theoritical Significance
The findings of the research can give inputs to improve the teaching of reading in junior high schools. The findings can develop the application of using
SCSS to teach reading for junior high students. 2. Practical Significance
a. For English teachers Hopefully the research findings can be useful for especially many junior
high English teachers. This can help them to make a variety in teaching reading. b. For the school
The findings could give meaningful information to the school about the benefits of using SCSS to improve the teaching of reading.
c. For the researcher The research can develop the researcher’s creativity and competence in
designing activities for classroom teaching and learning. It was be a valuable experience for her that gave many positive impacts for the future.
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CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW
This chapter presents the theories related to this research. The discussion in this chapter is divided into three parts: theoretical description, relevant studies,
and conceptual framework. In the theoretical description, the researcher discusses the relevant theories of this research. In the relevant studies, the researcher
presents the studies related to this research. In the conceptual framework, the researcher draws the links between the theories and the study of the research.
A. Theoretical Description 1. The Nature of Reading
a. Definition of Reading
The definitions of reading are important to be understood before starting to discuss reading comprehension itself. Brown 2004: 189 states that reading is a
process of negotiation of meaning. In this process, the readers bring their early thought to the next parts of reading process to finally reaches their understanding
about the meaning of the texts they read. It implies that readers’ understanding about the text is the result of interaction between their thought and the meaning of
the texts they read. In line with the previous statement, Celce-Muria 2001: 154 views
reading as an interactive process. it involves a text, a reader, and a social context in which the reading process occurs. She says that the transaction includes the
reader’s acting on interprating the text. This implies that the reader’s past experiences, language background, and cultural framework, as well as the reader’s
purpose for reading influence the reader’s interpretation about the text.
