IMPROVING STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH INTERACTIVE READING AT SMP NEGERI 10 DENPASAR

ABSTRACT

English is a compulsory subject in Indonesian schools, especially in junior high schools. This study used interactive reading to help students improve their vocabulary mastery. The research objective of this research aims to provide the implementation of interactive reading in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. This study was carried out with the use of classroom action research in the academic year 2021/2022 with 22 students in IX H class and collaborators from SMP Negeri 10 Denpasar. The data analysis technique used in this study was based on Myles and Huberman's such as: data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The qualitative information was gathered through an interview and an observation sheet. The quantitative information was obtained from the test. Based on the results of this study, there was an improvement in the students' vocabulary mastery shown by the mean score of the pre-test was 56.82. The post-test I score is 70.91, while the post-test II score is 85.45. It was observed that implementing interactive reading can help students improve their vocabulary mastery. It is supported by the result, which showed that the majority of students in the teaching learning process were interested and enthusiastic participating in the class. They are active in discussing and understanding the text.
Key words: vocabulary mastery, procedure text and interactive reading