Upaya Peningkatan Minat Baca Siswa Kelas Ii SDN Banyuajuh 2 Melalui Media Buku Cerita Bergambar

This Classroom Action Research (CAR) aims to increase the reading interest of second-grade students at SDN Banyuajuh 2 through the use of picture storybook media. The main issue identified during the pre-cycle was the students' low interest in reading conventional textbooks and their high distraction toward digital media. This study adopted the Kemmis & McTaggart CAR model conducted in two cycles, comprising planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects consisted of 27 second-grade students at SDN Banyuajuh 2 (14 male and 13 female students). Data were gathered using student participation observation sheets, reading interest questionnaires, and reading comprehension tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods. The results revealed that picture storybook media significantly enhanced student reading interest and mastery. In the pre-cycle, only 8 students (29.63%) achieved the minimum mastery criterion (KKM ≥ 70). Following the implementation of Cycle I, the number of successful students increased to 18 (66.67%). After refining interactive reading guidance and offering varied story themes in Cycle II, student learning mastery reached 24 students (88.89%). Thus, it can be concluded that picture storybook media effectively enhances the reading interest of second-grade students at SDN Banyuajuh 2.