This chapter deals with the conclusion and suggestion relating to this research.
Q. Conclusion
Based on the findings and discussion in the previous chapter, the researcher concluded that the use of authentic material is more effective than pedagogic material to improve the students’ reading comprehension achievement of ninth grade students of SMP 36 Makassar. It is proved by the students’ mean score in experimental group was 77.95 higher than the students’ mean score in control group was 70.13. Then, the questionnaire which refer to students’ interesting to the use of authentic materials in teaching reading got high score. Moreover, the researcher found that the students’ activities from all of the interest indicators were reached which could be seen on the students’ involvement, feeling pleasure, attraction and attention in using authentic materials.
R. Suggestion
Based on the result of the research and conclusion above, the researcher would like to suggest as follows:
1. It would be more effective if the English teachers use Authentic Materials in increasing Students’ reading comprehension.
2. The students should always active in learning process, more pay attention to teacher explanation and increase their interest in learning English.
3. The next researcher who are going to conduct the research relate to the use authentic materials, should explore more authentic materials in engaging the students’ interest and helping the students’ in increasing students’ learning achievement in learning English.
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