THE EFFECT OF BRAINSTORMING IN PRE READING TOWARDS STUDENTS’ READING ABILITY IN ENGLISH TEACHING At GRADE VIII SMP NEGERI 2 SIMANGAMBAT SATU ATAP

Abstract

This research was conducted to determine whether the Brainstorming Pre Reading is good to be applied in improving students' reading comprehension. The number of samples in this study were 40 students who were randomly selected from VIII-1 and VIII-2class. To get the required data, the writer used method under quantitative methodology. In this case the data and sample from students of SMP Negeri 2 Simangambat Satu Atap for the academic year 2024 - 2025. And as an instrument for collecting data, the writer uses a written test. After collected the data the writer analyzed and get the conclussion as athe result of this reserach. The result of the research showed that the students reading comprehension after using Brainstorming Pre Reading. The finding can be show as in hypothesis testing were the increasing of the students' reading comprehension scores are categorized into the bad category. This can be seen from the average value of the pre-test writing, which is 65.5 in experimental class and 57.25 in control class. While, after applied Brainstorming Pre Reading categorized into the enough and good category. This can be seen from the average scores of students' post-tests is 90 and the lowest score is 55. Based on the findings the hypothesis was accepted. So, there is a significant improvement of studnets’ reading through Brainstorming Pre Reading. This research finding can be use by the teacher in order to improving the students’ skill in reading.