Ana Joana Dos Reis Pengarang Johnson W. Haan Dosen Pembimbing 2 Tans Feliks Dosen Pembimbing 1 Fransiskus Bustan Penguji 1 Laurensius K. Bera Penguji 2 Tans Feliks Ketua Penguji

This research aimed to improve the reading comprehension of Grade 10 students at Dez de Dezembro Senior High School, Comoro, Dili, Timor-Leste, through the use of graphic organizers. The study involved 30 students during the 2024 academic year. Data were collected using observation checklists during the classroom action research and pre- and post-tests. The results from the two-cycle study indicated that graphic organizers effectively enhanced students’ reading comprehension. When combined with skimming, scanning strategies, and communicative reading activities, this technique significantly improved the teaching and learning process. The reading activities became more interactive and engaging, allowing students to better grasp the concise information and relationships between ideas. As a result, students showed noticeable improvement, becoming more focused and active in lessons. They also became familiar with and applied various reading strategies, leading to more effective and efficient reading comprehension.