THE USE OF KWL TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION ON NARRATIVE TEXT

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the KWL (Know, Want to Know, Learned) technique in improving reading comprehension of narrative texts among tenth-grade students at MA Islamiyah Pontianak in the 2023/2024 academic year. Reading comprehension is crucial as it enables students to understand, interpret, and engage with written material, which is essential for academic success and effective communication. The research employs a pre-experimental design with a quantitative approach, involving pre-test and post-test assessments. The analysis results show that the average pre-test score was 60.71, while the average post-test score increased to 71.25. The t-test yielded a value of 10.97, exceeding the t-table value of 1.703 with 27 degrees of freedom. Additionally, the effect size of 1.97, which is greater than 1.00, indicates a strong influence. These findings demonstrate that the application of the KWL technique effectively enhances students' reading comprehension, providing insights for educators to implement this method in English language teaching.