THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LISTEN-READ-DISCUSS (LRD) STRATEGY IN TEACHING OF READING SKILL AT EIGHT GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP BUDI UTOMO BOARDING SCHOOL TARAKAN
ABSTRACT The study was aimed to look into how eighth grade students at Budi Utomo Boarding School Middle School were taught reading skills through the LRD (Listen, Read, Discuss) strategy. Qualitative descriptive research design was employed by the researcher. Thirty-two Budi Utomo Boarding School eighth graders participated in this study. this study collected observation, interviews, and documentation to gather data. the data was qualitatively examined through coding to address research issues. According to the study's findings, the students could learn reading skiil with the phases of Listen, Read and Discuss by utilizing the LRD approach. Students learned how to read in English through reading books, doing presentations, practicing listening, and reading on their own, as well as having conversations with peers. In addition to teaching reading skill, English teachers are expected to be able to develop LRD in English learning, not only for reading skill but also other skills.