UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN DAN MINAT BACA MENGGUNAKAN MODEL BARUNTUNG DENGAN MEDIA WORDWALL PADA KELAS II SD

Abstract

This study aimed to improve early reading skills and reading interest through the implementation of a combination of the Baruntung learning model and interactive Wordwall media. The study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) method conducted over four meetings, involving 25 second-grade students at SDN Antasan Kecil Timur 3 during the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. Data were collected through observations and learning outcome assessments and analyzed using quantitative and qualitative descriptive techniques. The results showed consistent improvement across all meetings. The percentage of students achieving mastery in early reading skills increased from 40% in the first meeting to 92% in the fourth meeting, while reading interest increased from 44% to 82% at the end of the intervention. These findings demonstrate that combining the Baruntung learning model with interactive Wordwall media is effective in improving students’ early reading skills while simultaneously fostering their reading interest. Therefore, this combination can serve as an engaging instructional alternative for supporting literacy development among elementary school students.