TEACHING READING NARRATIVE TEXT THROUGH JIGSAW TECHNIQUE AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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Background of the problem is that most students at senior high school were often bored in learning in the class room, especially that learning reading a narrative text. Therefore, teachers have to use technique in order that students can enjoy the learning and teaching process to study and help them to comprehend the text easily. Then, we can use the jigsaw technique to increase students’ motivation in reading narrative text. The Narrative text is chosen because the problem occurs when the class was discussing it. In jigsaw reading activity, the students are divided into jigsaw groups. Then, students form expert groups so that at least there is one member of each group tell the story. It can be concluded that Jigsaw technique can increase the students’ self confidence. Moreover, jigsaw technique provides students a wide chance to practice their English and makes it more enjoyable.

Keywords: Teaching Reading, Narrative Text, through, Jigsaw Technique