The Use of Metacognitive Strategy in English Reading Comprehension

Abstract

Reading is considered as one of the most important language skill. In the reading comprehension process, students must understand the content of the text to get information from what they read. Metacognitive strategy, related to the students’ logical sequences, allows them to use effective ways to overcome the difficulties while they are reading. The aim of this study is to delve into metacognitive reading strategies used among senior high students for comprehending reading texts.The study suggests that students should develop positive attitudes towards reading comprehension process and teachers are required to integrate a metacognitive reading strategy instruction to foster students’ metacognitive strategies and comprehension abilities.