By ANTON TRIMARA PUTRA NIM 200832101

IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF THE TENTH GRADE
STUDENTS OF SMK NASIONAL PATI IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR
2012/2013 TAUGHT BY USING CLASSWIDE PEER TUTORING

By
ANTON TRIMARA PUTRA
NIM 200832101

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MURIA KUDUS
2012

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IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF THE TENTH GRADE
STUDENTS OF SMK NASIONAL PATI IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR
2012/2013 TAUGHT BY USING CLASSWIDE PEER TUTORING

SKRIPSI
Presented to the University of Muria Kudus

in Partial Fulfillment for Completing the Sarjana Progam
in English Education

By
ANTON TRIMARA PUTRA
NIM 200832101

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MURIA KUDUS
2012

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ADVISORS’ APPROVAL

This is that to certif
tify that the Sarjana Skripsi of Anton Trima
mara Putra (NIM:
200832101) has been

en approved by the thesis advisor for further
er approval by the
Examining Committee
ttee.

Kudus,

Septembe
ber 2012

Advisor I

Dr. H.A. Hilal Madjd
djdi, M.Pd.
NIS. 0610713020001
01020

Advisor II

Atik Rokhayani, S.P

.Pd, M.Pd.
NIS. 0610701000001
01207

Acknowledged by
The Faculty of Teache
cher Training and Education
Dean,

Drs. Susilo Rahardjo
djo, M.Pd
NIP 19560619-19850
503-1-002

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EXAMINERS’ APPROVAL

This is to certify that
at the Skripsi of Anton Trimara Putra (NIM:: 200832101)

2
has
been approved by the
th Examining Committee as a requirement
nt for the Sarjana
Degree in English Edu
ducation Department.
Kudus,
Septembe
ber 2012
Thesis Examining Co
Committee:

Dr. H.A. Hilal Madjd
djdi, M.Pd.
NIS. 0610713020001
01020

, Chair
airperson


Atik Rokhayani, S.P
.Pd, M.Pd.
NIS. 0610701000001
01207

, Mem
mber

Mutohhar, S.Pd, M.P
.Pd.
NIS. 0610701000001
01204

, Mem
mber

Titis Sulistiyowati,, SS,
S M.Pd.
NIS. 1981402-200501

501-2-001

, Mem
mber

Acknowledged by
The Faculty of Teache
cher Training and Education
Dean,

Drs. Susilo Rahardjo
djo, M.Pd
NIP 19560619-19850
503-1-002
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MOTTO AND DEDICATION

MOTTO
Nothing is impossible

Think, do and feel the results
There is no perfect world, but do not feel like the worst

DEDICATION
This skripsi dedicated to:
His beloved parents (Sutrimo and Sumarmi)
who always give their love, advice and pray for
him. Thanks for all.
His young brother “Hendri” and family who
always give support for him.
His beloved girl “Riyadhul Badi’ah” who
always give spirit for him. You are the special.
All his friends who are always loyal to the hard
and happy.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

His special thanks must first and foremost go to Allah SWT the almighty

and the merciful for blessing, health, miracle and inspiration given to his leading
to the completion of this skripsi.
Praise and invocation are also given to our prophet, Muhammad SAW,
who is always his intercession in the end of the world. Therefore, the researcher
would express his appreciation to those who have helped him, namely:
1.

Drs. Susilo Raharjo M.Pd. as the Dean of Teacher Training and Education
Faculty of Muria University.

2.

Fitri Budi Suryani, SS, M.Pd. as the Head of English Education Department.

3.

Dr. H.A. Hilal Madjdi, M.Pd. as the First Advisor for his best suggestion,
guidance, and motivation in finishing this skripsi.

4.


Atik Rokhayani, S.Pd, M.Pd. as the Second Advisor for her valuable help,
guidance, correction and suggestion for the completion of this skripsi.

5.

Ponco Sugiharto, S.Pd, M.Pd. as the Headmaster of SMK Nasional Pati, who
permits him to conduct the research in his school.

6.

Drs. Santoso as the PIC of SMK Nasional Pati, who helps and facilitates him
to conduct the research in his school.

7.

The English Teacher of class X AK 2 of SMK Nasional Pati, Mrs. Anik
Sudiyati, S. Pd, thanks for her help, and all of the students of class X AK 2 of
SMK Nasional Pati for helping him in collecting the data.


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8.

His beloved parents (Sutrimo and Sumarmi) who always make him proud and
spirit.

9.

His beloved “Riyadhul Badi’ah” who always gives support, motivation and
moral encouragement with love to finish his study.

10. His brothers, especially “Hendri”, thank for support.
11. His family, thank for support and affection.
12. His loyal friends (Diqin, Kukuh, Jojo, Jojon, Wafa and Irfan,) thank for your
help and motivation.

Kudus,

September 2012


The Researcher

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ABSTRACT

Putra, Anton Trimara. 2012. Improving Reading Comprehension of the Tenth
Grade Students of SMK Nasional Pati in the Academic Year 2012/2013
Taught by Using Classwide Peer Tutoring. Skripsi. English Education
Department, Teacher Training and Education Faculty. Advisor: (i) Dr.
H.A. Hilal Madjdi, M.Pd. (ii) Atik Rokhayani, S.Pd, M.Pd.
Keywords: Reading Comprehension, Classwide Peer Tutoring
Teaching English is one of the most important teachings in Senior
Vocational School because English is one of lesson in final examination in the last
year of Senior Vocational School. Therefore, all students have to master English
well, especially reading comprehension. Reading comprehension has the biggest
percentage in the examination. Although reading comprehension of the tenth
grade students of SMK Nasional Pati in the academic year 2012/2013 is
categorized sufficient, but most of students still cannot reach the KKM (75).
Therefore, researcher does research to improve the students’ reading
comprehension. In this research, researcher uses Classwide Peer Tutoring to
improve reading comprehension of the students. Classwide Peer Tutoring is one
of instructional strategy which provides opportunity for students to serve and help
each other in teaching learning process through peer tutoring.
The objectives of the research is to know if Classwide Peer tutoring can
improve the reading comprehension of the tenth grade students of SMK Nasional
Pati in academic year 2012/2013.
The method used in this research is classroom action research (CAR).
CAR is one of the kind research that is done by the teacher in the class. CAR has
four step. Those are planning, action, observation, and analysis and reflection. The
subject of the research is the tenth grade X AK 2 students of SMK Nasional Pati
in the academic year 2012/2013.
After doing two cycles in teaching reading, researcher finds that the
students’ reading comprehension has increasing in every cycle. the students’
reading comprehension in cycle 1 is 75,79%. The improvement score from the last
score in daily assessment to cycle 1 is 7,37%. Students’ reading comprehension in
cycle 2 reaches 85,13% . The improvement score from cycle 1 to cycle 2 is
9,34%. Beside the score, the students’ activeness also increase in cycle 2, students
become more active and focus to the materials in peer tutoring. The result shows
all students can reach the criteria standard and got excellent achievement in cycle
2. Based on that condition, researcher decided to stop his research.
From the result of this research, researcher can conclude that Classwide
Peer Tutoring can improve the reading comprehension of the tenth grade students
of SMK Nasional Pati in academic year 2012/2013. Then, researcher can suggests
for teacher to use Classwide Peer Tutoring to teach her students, especially in
teaching reading.
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ABSTRAK

Putra, Anton Trimara. 2012. Meningkatkan Pemahaman Membaca Siswa Kelas
Kesepuluh dari SMK Nasional Pati pada Tahun Ajaran 2012/2013 diajar
dengan Menggunakan Classwide Peer Tutoring. Skripsi. Progam Studi
Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakutas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Universitas Muria Kudus. Pembimbing: (i) Dr. H.A. Hilal Madjdi, M.Pd.
(ii) Atik Rokhayani, S.Pd, M.Pd.
Kata Kunci: Pemahaman Membaca, Classwide Peer Tutoring
Mengajar bahasa Inggris adalah salah satu dari pengajaran yang terpenting
di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan karena bahasa Inggris adalah salah satu dari
pelajaran dalam ujian terakhir di akhir tahun ajaran pada Sekolah Menengah
Kejuruan. Oleh sebab itu, semua siswa harus menguasai bahasa Inggris dengan
baik, terutama pemahaman membaca. Pemahaman membaca memiliki persentase
terbesar dalam ujian. Walaupun pemahaman membaca para siswa kelas kesepuluh
dari SMK Nasional Pati pada tahun ajaran 2012/2013 dikategorikan cukup, akan
tetapi kebanyakan dari para siswa masih tidak dapat mencapai KKM (75). Oleh
karena itu, peneliti melaksanakan penelitian untuk meningkatkan pemahaman
membaca siswa-siswi. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan Classwide
Peer Tutoring untuk meningkatkan pemahaman membaca siswa-siswi. Classwide
Peer Tutoring adalah salah satu strategi pembelajaran yang mana menyediakan
kesempatan kepada para siswa untuk saling melayani dan membantu satu sama
lain dalam proses belajar mengajar melalui pengajaran sebaya.
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah Classwide Peer
tutoring dapat meningkatkan pemahaman membaca para siswa dari kelas
kesepuluh dari SMK Nasional Pati pada tahun ajaran 2012/2013.
Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan
kelas (PTK). PTK adalah salah satu jenis penelitian yang dilakukan oleh guru
didalam kelas. PTK memiliki empat tahap. Seluruhnya adalah rencana, tindakan,
pengamatan, dan analisis dan refleksi. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa
kelas kesepuluh X AK 2 dari SMK Nasional Pati pada tahun ajaran 2012/2013.
Setelah menjalankan dua siklus dalam mengajar reading, peneliti
menemukan pemahaman membaca siswa mempunyai peningkatan disetiap siklus.
Pemahaman membaca siswa di siklus 1 adalah 75,79%. Peningkatan dari nilai
ulangan harian terakhir ke siklus 1 adalah 7,37%. Pemahaman membaca siswa di
siklus 2 mencapai 85,13%. peningkatan nilai dari siklus 1 ke siklus 2 adalah
9,34%. Selain nilai, keaktifan para siswa juga meningkat disiklus 2, para siswa
menjadi lebih aktif dan fokus terhadap materi dalam pengajaran sebaya. Hasilnya
semua siswa dapat mencapai criteria standar dan mendapat pencapaian baik sekali
disiklus 2. Berdasarkan kondisi tersebut, peneliti memutuskan untuk
menghentikan penelitiannya.

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Dari hasil penelitian ini, peneliti dapat menyimpulkan bahwa Classwide
Peer Tutoring dapat meningkatkan pemahaman membaca para siswa kelas
kesepuluh dari SMK Nasional Pati pada tahun ajaran 2012/2013. Kemudian,
peneliti dapat menyarankan kepada guru untuk menggunakan Classwide Peer
Tutoring untuk mengajar para siswanya, khususnya dalam mengajar membaca.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

COVER ...........................................................................................................
i
LOGO ..............................................................................................................
ii
TITLE...............................................................................................................
iii
APPROVAL OF ADVISOR ...........................................................................
vi
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE .....................................................................
v
MOTTO AND DEDICATION .......................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ................................................................................. vii
ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................
ix
ABSTRAK ......................................................................................................
x
TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................. xii
LIST OF TABLES .......................................................................................... xvi
LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................ xvii
LIST OF APPENDICES ................................................................................. xviii
LIST OF COMPLEMENTS ........................................................................... xix
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of the Research ....................................................................

1

1.2. Statement of the Problem .........................................................................

6

1.3. Objective of the Research ........................................................................

6

1.4. Significance of the Research ....................................................................

6

1.5. Limitation of the Research .......................................................................

7

1.6. Operational Definition .............................................................................

8

CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND ACTION
2.1. Literature Review ....................................................................................

9

2.1.1 Reading ..................................................................................................

9

2.1.1.1 Purpose of Reading .............................................................................

9

2.1.1.2 Reading Comprehension .....................................................................

10

2.1.1.3 Factors Affecting Performance in Reading Comprehension ..............

11

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2.1.1.4 Reading Strategies ...............................................................................

11

2.1.2 Tutoring ..................................................................................................

13

2.1.2.1 Peer Tutoring .......................................................................................

13

2.1.2.2 Classwide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) ......................................................

15

2.1.2.3 Procedures of Implementation CWPT ................................................

17

2.1.2.4 The Advantages and Disadvantages of CWPT ...................................

18

2.1.3 English Teaching for Vocational High School ......................................

20

2.1.3.1 English Teaching in SMK Nasional Pati ............................................

21

2.1.3.2 The Curriculum of English Teaching in SMK Nasional Pati .............

23

2.1.3.3 The Material of English Teaching in SMK Nasional Pati …. ............

24

2.1.4 Review of Previous Research .................................................................

25

2.1.5 Theoritical Framework ...........................................................................

26

2.2 Action Hypothesis .....................................................................................

27

CHAPTER III METHOD OF THE RESEARCH
3.1 Setting and Characteristic of Subject of the Research ..............................

28

3.2 Variable of the Research ...........................................................................

29

3.3 Design of the Research ..............................................................................

29

3.3.1 Planning .................................................................................................

31

3.3.2 Acting .....................................................................................................

32

3.3.3 Observing ...............................................................................................

32

3.3.4 Reflecting ...............................................................................................

33

3.4 Procedure of the Research .........................................................................

33

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3.5 Data Analysis ............................................................................................

40

CHAPTER IV FINDING OF THE RESEARCH
4.1 Fact Finding Analysis ...............................................................................

44

4.1.1 The Result of Cycle 1 ..............................................................................

45

4.1.1.1 Planning ..............................................................................................

45

4.1.1.2 Action ..................................................................................................

45

4.1.1.3 Observation .........................................................................................

46

4.1.1.4 Analysis and Reflection ......................................................................

51

4.1.2 The Result of Cycle 2 .............................................................................

52

4.1.2.1 Planning ..............................................................................................

52

4.1.2.2 Action ..................................................................................................

52

4.1.2.3 Observation .........................................................................................

54

4.1.2.4 Analysis and Reflection ......................................................................

58

CHAPTER V DISCUSSION
5.1 The Improvement of the Reading Comprehension on the Tenth Grade
Students of SMK NASIONAL PATI Taught by using Classwide Peer
Tutoring ....................................................................................................

61

5.2 The Activities on the Tenth Grade Students of SMK NASIONAL PATI
in Teaching Reading Comprehension Taught by Using Classwide Peer
Tutoring ....................................................................................................

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CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
6.1 Conclusion ................................................................................................

65

6.2 Suggestion .................................................................................................

67

BIBLIOGRAPHY ...........................................................................................

68

APPENDICES ................................................................................................

72

CURRICULUM VITAE .................................................................................

130

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LIST OF TABLES

Tabel 2.1 The Material of English Teaching for the Tenth Grade Students of
SMK Nasional Pati in the First Semester Basic Competence
(1.3).. ...............................................................................................

24

Table 3.1 Criteria of Evaluation .....................................................................

43

Table 4.1 The Observation in Cycle 1 ............................................................

47

Table 4.2 Scoring of Students’ Achievement Test in Cycle 1 ........................

49

Table 4.3 The Observation in Cycle 2 ............................................................

54

Table 4.4 Scoring of Students’ Achievement Test in Cycle 2 ........................

56

Table 4.5 The Recapitulation Data Related to Students’ Score ......................

60

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 3.1. Cylical AR Model Based on Kemmis and McTaggart (1988) ....

31

Figure 4.1. Diagram of Interpretation Data .....................................................

60

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1 Syllabus for Teaching English of Tenth Grade of SMK Nasional Pati
in First Semester ........................................................................

72

Appendix 2 Lesson Improvement Plan Cycle 1 ..............................................

73

Appendix 3 Material in Cycle 1 ......................................................................

78

Appendix 4 Students’ Worksheet in Cycle 1 ..................................................

81

Appendix 5 The Result of Observation in Cycle 1 .........................................

83

Appendix 6 Documentation of activities in Cycle 1 .......................................

93

Appendix 7 Achievement Test Structure Cycle 1 ...........................................

94

Appendix 8 Achievement Test Cycle 1 ..........................................................

95

Appendix 9 The Lay-Out of Answer Sheet ....................................................

100

Appendix 10 Lesson Improvement Plan Cycle 2 ............................................

101

Appendix 11 Material in Cycle 2 ....................................................................

106

Appendix 12 Students’ Worksheet in Cycle 2 ................................................

109

Appendix 13 The Result of Observation in Cycle 2 .......................................

111

Appendix 14 Documentation of activities in Cycle 2 .....................................

121

Appendix 15 Achievement Test Structure Cycle 2 .........................................

122

Appendix 16 Achievement Test Cycle 2 ........................................................

123

Appendix 17 The Lay-Out of Points Reward Sheet .......................................

130

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LIST OF COMPLEMENTS

1. List of Abbreviations
2. List of Students’ Teams and Partner
3. List of Students’ Points Reward
4. List of Students’ Attendance
5. List of Students’ Score
6. Students’ Work Samples of Test
7. Standard Score of English Subject in SMK Nasional Pati.
8. Statement Letter of Conducting A Research from SMK Nasional Pati
9. Request Letter of Conducting A Research from Muria Kudus University
10. Copy of Consultation Sheet in Writing Skripsi
11. Statement of Finishing Guidance
12. Statement of Skripsi Ownership

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