Penggunaan Model PORPE untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Membaca Pemahaman Siswa Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

Reading comprehension is a fundamental competency that elementary school students must master as the basis for academic success at higher levels. However, the reading comprehension skills of fifth-grade students at SDN 197/II Pulau Pekan were still low, as many students were unable to identify main ideas and understand texts thoroughly. This study aimed to improve students’ reading comprehension skills through the implementation of the PORPE model (Predict, Organize, Rehearse, Practice, Evaluate). The research employed a classroom action research (CAR) design conducted in two cycles, each consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The participants were 12 fifth-grade students. Data were collected through teacher observation sheets, student observation sheets, and reading comprehension tests, and analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings revealed significant improvements in all aspects. Teacher performance increased from the good category (83%) in cycle I to very good (90%) in cycle II. Student activity improved from fair (71.4%) to good (87.5%). Moreover, students’ reading comprehension test scores improved from an average of 65 (67% mastery) in cycle I to 82 (83% mastery) in cycle II. Thus, the PORPE model proved effective in enhancing the reading comprehension skills of elementary school students.