Abstract :
Hanif Fisabil Ikhsan, 2023 Improving Reading Comprehension using Graphic Design for the
First grade of Buduran 2 Vocational High School. A thesis of English Education Department,
Faculty of Language and Science, University of Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya. A thesis guided by
Siti Azizah, S.Pd. M.Pd. and Dra. Bekti Wirawati, M.Pd.
The objectives of this research was to find out that using Graphic Design media to
improve reading comprehension skill and to describe the implementation of Graphic Design in
reading class in grade X MM 2 of Buduran 2 Vocational High School. This research used grade
X MM 2 (Multimedia) as participant. There are 36 of students with 18 boys and 18 girls. This
research used Classroom Action Research and consist of one cycle, where the cycle consist of
planning, action, observation, and reflection. After assessing student's reading comprehension
in cycle 1, the data were obtained. The result of this research can be seen on the first cycle. The
first cycle showed that 28 or 77% students in the class improved, It was more than standard. It
showed that the research in first cycle succeeded.
Keywords: Reading Comprehension, Graphic Design