Applying Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) in Learning Cultural and Moral Values From Reading Narrative Text

Abstract

This qualitative study explores how Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) supports students in learning cultural and moral values through narrative texts. Conducted in a vocational high school in Karawang, the research involved classroom observation and interviews with tenth-grade students. The CSR strategy, consisting of four stages: preview, click and clunk, get the gist, and wrap up, was implemented to guide students through reading activities. Findings reveal that each stage contributed to students’ understanding by encouraging prediction, vocabulary development, identification of main ideas, and reflection on values. Students were able to connect the content of the narrative text with real-life cultural and moral themes, enhancing both their reading comprehension and character awareness. The strategy also promoted collaborative learning, active participation, and engagement in value-based discussions. CSR supported not only language development but also the internalization of positive character traits through meaningful reading experiences.