An Analysis of Coherence of Reading Texts in ”Bright" Textbook Grade Ninth Junior High School

Abstract

Textbooks have a crucial role in delivering information and knowledge. The effectiveness of text improves when it shows coherence; coherent texts can facilitate comprehension for students. This study focus to evaluate types and levels of coherence in the reading materials of  "Bright," a textbook designed for ninth-grade junior high school students and published by Erlangga in 2024. The study uses qualitative research methodology, analysis covers 11 reading texts, and is categorized into four types: Descriptive Text, Recount Text, Procedure Text, and Narrative Text. The findings show that all analyzed texts verify coherence, obtaining a coherence level of 75%. The texts are considered suitable for educational purposes, as they show an overall coherence level. Key components contributing to coherence include the repetition of keywords, consistent pronouns, transitional signals, and logical order. Mainly, Narrative Texts have the highest part of coherence at 41.1%, receiving a fair level. Based on the coherence analysis, it is recommended that educators consider this textbook as a valuable resource for teaching English.