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  • This research aims to improve students' reading comprehension ability by using SQ4R model (Survey, Question, Read, Reflect, Recite, Review) in fifth Grade. This research was conducted at SDN Medan Johor. Subjects were 30 students. This research was conducted in two cycles. In each cycle carried out the stages of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. Data collection techniques used are tests and observations. The test is used to determine students' reading comprehension. Observation is done to know the activeness of students in following the lesson, students' ability in expressing opinions and knowing the level of students' understanding of the material given. The results of the research on the initial test level reading ability of students with an average score of 56.16. In the first cycle with an average scre of 69.66. In the second cycle obtained classical completeness level with an average score of 80.83. Using the SQ4R learning model can improve students' reading comprehension skills in Indonesian subjects. Thus, it is suggested that teachers use SQ4R in learning in fifth grade of elementary school