http://www.jurnal.isdikkieraha.ac.id/index.php/langua/issue/feed 2026-10-03T21:59:46+07:00 Syamsia syamsia@isdikkieraha.ac.id Open Journal Systems <p>Langua is a journal dedicated to publishing high-quality papers in English linguistics, literature, and language education. This journal aims to disseminate original articles, reviews, and student research to enrich and widen the body of knowledge of language teaching and learning. As a nationally accredited journal, Langua only considers responsible and honest submissions. We condemn any academic and scientific violations, including (but not limited to) plagiarism, AI-generated papers, and analyses or conclusions based on inappropriate methodologies or insufficient data. Papers published by this journal are openly accessible to all readers. Meanwhile, papers submitted to this journal are subject to an article processing charge under certain conditions.</p> http://www.jurnal.isdikkieraha.ac.id/index.php/langua/article/view/1573 2026-10-03T21:59:46+07:00 Zahwa Chiciana Lestaluhu zahwacl@gmail.com Hamid Ismail hamidismail@stkipkieraha.ac.id S Syamsia syamsia@stkipkieraha.ac.id

<p>This study aimed to improve the reading comprehension of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Kota Ternate through the use of authentic materials. The research employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) consisting of two cycles, with each cycle including the stages of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The participants were 24 students of class VII B. The instruments used to collect the data were reading comprehension tests, observation sheets, and documentation. The reading tests were administered as a pre-test and post-tests to measure students’ progress, while observation sheets were used to examine students’ participation and engagement during the teaching and learning process. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ reading comprehension after the implementation of authentic materials. The mean score increased from 55.12 in the pre-test to 70.28 in Cycle I, accompanied by an increase in the percentage of students achieving the Minimum Mastery Criterion (KKM). Classroom observations also showed that students became more active, motivated, and confident in participating in reading activities. After further improvements in Cycle II, the success criteria of the study were achieved, indicating that authentic materials effectively enhanced students’ reading comprehension by providing meaningful, contextual, and engaging learning experiences.&nbsp;</p>

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