THE PROCESS OF TEACHING READING BY USING THE DIRECT METHOD TO THE FIRST GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 1 GATAK

The aims of this final project report are to describe the process of teaching reading by using the direct method to the first grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Gatak and to investigate the problems of it. In collecting the data, the writer uses direct interview and library study. The writer has interviewed some students and teacher staffs. The library study is done by reading and studying related references. The process of teaching reading consists of opening, BKOF, modeling, joint construction, independent construction, assessment, and closing. During the process, the writer finds some problems such as: lack of motivation, less self confidence, limited vocabulary, the limited time of teaching, and the limited facilities. Based on the description above, the writer wants to give some suggestions to SMP Negeri 1 Gatak. To encourage the students to learn English further, it will be better if school management adds more teaching aids and English books such as English story books, English magazine, or even English comic in school library