Improving students' reading comprehension of report texts in English subject through the four-square writing method for grade x of vocational high school in the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year at a vocational school in Surakarta City
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https://doi.org/10.35335/cendikia.v16i1.6662Keywords:
Education, English Teaching, Four-Square Writing Method, Reading Comprehension, Report TextAbstract
This classroom action research aimed to answer two questions: (1) What are the results of using the Four-Square Writing Method to improve student’s reading comprehension of report text to vocational high school students? and (2) What are the students’ views on the use of the Four-Square Writing Method in learning report text? The study was conducted from late March to early May 2025 at one of the state vocational high schools in Surakarta. This study employed a descriptive qualitative data analysis method, using a modified version of “The Interactive Method” by (Miles et al., 2014). Data were collected through pre-test and post-test scores, students’ written work, and questionnaire responses. The results showed that: (1) the Four-Square Writing Method was somewhat effective in enhancing students’ reading comprehension of report texts of approximately 3%; and (2) the method was well-received by students. Based on the study’s findings, the writer recommends: (1) Teachers consider implementing innovative methods such as the Four-Square Writing Method, (2) students should improve their basic English skills, and (3) future researchers should explore solutions to the challenges faced during implementation new method. Overall, the study suggests that the method holds promise for improving students’ reading comprehension of report texts.
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