Improving Reading Skill For Elementary Class at SD Melbourne School

Community service is one of  the obligation in higher education.  Tridharma of  Higher Education is education, research, and Community service . sometime that students of primary level is not important, but actually Community service for students of primary level is important in English because they are in critical period, its time for the to learn English or other language  (according to Eric Lennenbeg). They need to learn, and do  more practices. In reading comprehension students also learn new vocabulary, when they repeat the sentences they learn speaking. They learn English happily. Writer tried to teach reading comprehension with quiz exercise, the goal  of this  community services is to improve the competence for teachers and students specifically in reading comprehension. In learning reading comprehension students also improve their vocabulary as well as speaking.


Intoduction
English is crucial in today's globalised world, as improved technology and demanding employment necessitate proficiency in the language (Malau et al., 2023).The objectives of teaching and learning English at this level are to enhance the four English skills.Students must master both receptive (reading and listening) and productive (speaking and writing) skills within a specific word level, grammatical structures, and themes (Suprayetno, 2022), However, teaching reading is not always easy, especially for students who have reading problems or lack interest in reading.Reading is an important subject, as one of the four skill in English that student should learn.Therefore, the right teaching strategy is very important to improve students' reading skills.Reading ability can have a significant influence on both the academic achievement and further personal development of students.(Chen et al., 2018) in this PkM writer will explain the techniques and the strategies of teaching reading.
According to Suyanto (in Susanto, 2012: 75), training children to learn language can be done by communicating through various settings, including: 1. Playing together, usually children automatically communicate with their friends while playing together.2. Stories, both listening to stories and asking children to tell stories.3. Role playing, such as playing sellers and buyers, teachers and students, or parents and children.4. Play with puppets and hand puppets that can be played with your fingers (fingerplay), children tell stories representing this doll.5. Learn and play in groups (cooperative play and cooperative learning).
According to Syamsu Yusuf (2007:119) language development is closely related to the development of children's thinking.Mind development begins at the age of 1.6 -2.0 years, that is when children can construct sentences of two or three words.It is further explained that in language children are required to complete or master the main tasks of language development.These tasks are: 1. Comprehension, namely the ability to understand the meaning of other people's words; 2. Development of vocabulary; 3. Arranging words into sentences; and 4. Speech.The ability to pronounce words is the result of learning through imitation of the sounds that children hear from other people.Establish a regular daily reading routine.Increase the reading duration progressively after beginning with shorter materials.Start with 30 minutes and add 15 minutes every week until you can read for at least two to three hours without getting tired (Vaughn et al., 2022).1) Reading a Variety of Materials: Read a variety of materials, including web articles, newspapers, books, and novels.Your vocabulary and comprehension of sentence structures will grow as a result of this exposure to various writing genres and styles.2) Active Reading Methods: Get involved with the book by using active reading methods.Write down any unknown terms or phrases, underline or highlight them, and then look them up in a dictionary.Write down your comments, inquiries, and views regarding the material as well.3) Reading Out Loud: Regularly practice reading out loud.This enhances general fluency, intonation, and pronunciation.To find areas for growth, you can also record yourself and listen to the recordings.4) Join Reading Groups: Sign up for online forums or book clubs where you can talk to others about the readings.Participating in discussions will improve your understanding and provide you with the chance to learn about the subject from other angles 5) Set Achievable Reading Targets: Achievable reading objectives include completing a particular number of books or articles each month.Monitoring your progress will help you stay inspired and concentrated.In addition to books, think about including prominent non-fiction books, modern novels, and classic literature on your reading list.

Method
The Method Used in This Community Service Activity was Training Method with the Following Steps:

1) Planning Stage
On this stage the team Identify the target audience.The target audiences were Elementary students at SD Melbourne School Binjai.Establish communication with school administration to gain support and approval.And Determine the duration and schedule of the community service program.The team met and discussed with the headmaster on Monday, 12 th February 2024 at Carverton Middle School

2) Preparation Stage:
The team gathered necessary materials and resources for conducting reading activities, such as books, reading comprehension exercises, and audiovisual aids.Coordinated with the teaching staff at SD Melbourne School Binjai to ensure smooth implementation of the program.Prepared a structured plan for conducting reading sessions, incorporating techniques and strategies discussed in the research article.

3) Implementation Stage:
Conducted interactive reading sessions using various methods, including storytelling, role-playing, and group reading activities.Introduced active reading methods, such as underlining unfamiliar words, discussing story elements, and summarizing key points.Utilized

Conclusions and Suggestions Conclusions
From the explaination above it can be concluded that the community service activities at SD Melbourne School Binjai were designed to help elementary children improve their reading skills.Students' comprehension, vocabulary growth, and engagement with English texts improved significantly after using a systematic strategy that included a variety of reading tactics and techniques.The use of interactive reading sessions, accompanied by multimedia resources and active involvement, proved helpful in creating a conducive learning atmosphere.Furthermore, the evaluation stage provided significant insights into the program's impact and potential areas for development.

Suggestions.
To improve the success and sustainability of comparable community service activities, consider the following suggestions: 1) Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation.Students' development should be monitored and evaluated on a regular basis in order to track improvements and identify areas that require more support.This will allow educators to personalise interventions to the specific requirements of kids.2) Collaboration and Partnership.Improving collaboration with school administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders is critical to the successful implementation of community service programmes.Partnerships enable more effective use of resources and the expansion of programmes to reach a larger audience.3) Professional Development for Teachers.Offering training and professional development opportunities to teachers will help them apply innovative teaching practices and effectively promote student learning.Invest in

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Community Service Activities Fiqure 2. Closing Ceremony of Community Service Activities