Effect of Analysis Activities on English Reading Comprehension and Ability to Read English Text Critically of Grade XI Students

Author(s) : Abdul Rauf & Muhammad Saeed

Abstract:

Present study was conducted to find out the effect of analysis activities on English reading comprehension and ability to read English text critically. Pre-test post-test control group design was selected. Sixty students as sample of the study were selected from a public sector college randomly. These sixty students were further divided into two equal groups and were taught continuously for16 weeks. English reading comprehension was measured through an English reading comprehension MCQs test, and students’ ability to read English text critically with a supply type test. Paired samples and Independent samples t-tests were used to analyze the data. The study results revealed that analysis activities were effective for teaching English reading comprehension and enabling students to read English text critically. English teachers should practice analysis activities for teaching English reading comprehension and enabling students to read English text critically. Students of grade XI should experience these activities to improve their English reading comprehension and ability to read English text critically. English teachers should exposed students to experience analysis activities to improve their English reading comprehension and ability to read English text critically.

Keywords: Analysis Activities, Reading Comprehension, English Language, Reading Text Critically.