Teachers’ Strategies in Teaching Reading Comprehension of Analytical Exposition Text at Man 1 Padang Panjang
ABSTRACT Sholehatunisa, Reg. No 2130104066, entitled: "Teachers’ Strategies in Teaching Reading Comprehension of Analytical Exposition Text at MAN 1 Padang Panjang". English Teaching Department Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training State Islamic University of Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar. Reading comprehension of analytical exposition texts presents significant challenges for English language learners at MAN 1 Padang Panjang, where students frequently encounter difficulties with complex vocabulary and intricate textual structures, leading to decreased motivation and comprehension failure. This study aimed to investigate the specific strategies employed by English teachers in teaching reading comprehension of analytical exposition texts to twelfth-grade students during the 2024/2025 academic year. The research employed a qualitative descriptive design to explore the strategies used by English teachers in teaching reading comprehension of analytical exposition texts to twelfth-grade students at MAN 1 Padang Panjang during the academic year 2024/2025. Three English teachers were selected through purposive sampling The criteria for choosing these informants were as follows: First, English teachers who teach at MAN 1 Padang Panjang. Second, English teachers who have experience in teaching reading comprehension of analytical exposition texts to twelfth-grade students at MAN 1 Padang Panjang.Data collection was conducted through one-on-one interviews in Indonesian, supported by an interview guide and mobile recording, with the researcher acting as the primary instrument. To ensure trustworthiness, follow-up reinterviews were conducted for data verification and consistency. The analysis process involved data reduction through transcription and systematic coding, data display using tabular presentation of informants' responses, and conclusion drawing through thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes in teaching strategies. The findings revealed that teachers employed a comprehensive approach combining pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading strategies to enhance students' analytical exposition text comprehension. Based on the interviews conducted with informants, the researcher identified seven strategies used by teachers: 1. Using specific Teaching reading strategies ((SQ3R, POSSE, QAR and scaffolding) 2. Activating students' background knowledge 3. Communicating learning objectives 4. Teaching generic structure through guided analysis 5. Implementing collaborative learning 6. Employing targeted instructional strategies to support students struggling with reading comprehension 7. Assessing students' comprehension of the lesson