Abstract
This research aimed to investigate the effect of employing the RAP as a strategy to develop the reading comprehension skills among seventh graders in Gaza governorates. For the purpose of the study, the quasi-experimental approach was used on a sample of (80) female students from Rafah Martyrs' Preparatory Girls' School divided into two equivalent groups. The experimental group included (44) female students, while the control one included (36) female students. The tools of data collection were a checklist of reading comprehension skills and reading comprehension test. To analyze the collected data, t-test was conducted. Furthermore, to examine the effectiveness of RAP strategy in developing reading comprehension skills, the effect size was measured. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences at (0.05 ≥ (in the mean scores of the reading comprehension skills in favor of the experimental group. In light of these results, the researchers recommended that English teachers use RAP strategy to develop reading comprehension skills for students.
Highlights
English language, like any other language, includes four basic skills i.e. reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Significance of the research This study explored the impact of using reading comprehension developed two months after (RAP) strategy on developing 7th graders' reading comprehension skills
T-test independent sample was used to explore the differences between the experimental group and the control group
Summary
Like any other language, includes four basic skills i.e. reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The skill of reading, among the four basic English language skills, has become the most significant skills in the learning process, as it shows the students’ understanding of any text or material. Dorkchandra (2010) clarifies that reading skill is essential and important for those who learn English as a second language and for professional development. Sari (2017) states that reading skill is essential to master because reading is important to acquire knowledge and information. The reading skill is claimed to be receptive as well as listening (Momani & Asiri, 2017). According to what is mentioned above, the researchers state that English teachers must use suitable and modern strategies in teaching reading because it is very important for students
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