The Use of Literature Circles on Reading Comprehension of 11th Grade English Class of State Islamic Senior High School 2 Jember 2025/2026 Academic Year

Aulia Putri, Andin Laily (2025) The Use of Literature Circles on Reading Comprehension of 11th Grade English Class of State Islamic Senior High School 2 Jember 2025/2026 Academic Year. Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember.

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Abstract

In the modern era, students are increasingly required to become active and independent learners to keep up with the rapid changes and demands of society. This need for lifelong learning makes it important for students to build strong learning habits, especially in English language education. One of the first and most important steps in learning a language is having good reading skills. Reading helps students to understand lessons better, discover new ideas, and connect what they read to their own experiences.

This research aimed to investigate the engagement of literature circles in improving students’ reading comprehension and to identify their role in fostering students’ peer collaboration during group work. The study was conducted at State Islamic Senior High School 2 Jember with the 11th grade students of the academic year 2025/2026. A qualitative descriptive approach using case study design was employed, and the data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation.

The findings revealed that the use of literature circles significantly improved students’ reading comprehension. Both teacher and student interviews, supported by classroom observations, showed that students found it easier to understand the texts when they worked collaboratively in small groups with clearly defined roles such as discussion director, summarizer, connector, and vocabulary guru. The process enabled students to predict, infer, and connect ideas, thereby deepening their comprehension.

Based on these findings, it can be concluded that literature circles are an effective strategy for enhancing both reading comprehension and peer collaboration in EFL classrooms. The researcher suggests that English teachers apply this technique to create more interactive, engaging, and cooperative learning environments. Further researchers are encouraged to examine the implementation of literature circles in different contexts or with various language skills to gain broader insights.

Keywords: Literature Circle, Reading Comprehension

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