International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Publications ISSN (Online): 2581-6187 15 Renneth Nailon, Kristine Balazuela, Shyn Catarinen, Jela Hemarangan, Khessia Marie Catat, Vhanneza Dee Lequin, Ariel O. Tinapay, Shiela L. Tirol and James H. Samillano, “Enhancing the Reading Comprehension Skills of Junior High School Students Using Young Adult Literature: A Review of Related Studies,” International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Publications (IJMRAP), Volume 6, Issue 4, pp. 15-20, 2023. Enhancing the Reading Comprehension Skills of Junior High School Students Using Young Adult Literature: A Review of Related Studies Renneth Nailon, Kristine Balazuela, Shyn Catarinen, Jela Hemarangan, Khessia Marie Catat, Vhanneza Dee Lequin, Ariel O. Tinapay, Shiela L. Tirol, James H. Samillano College of Teacher Education, Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges Inc, Bogo City Cebu Philippines 6010 nailonrenneth05@gmail.com, balazuelakristin@gmail.com, catarinenshyn@gmail.com, jelahemarangan.7@gmail.com, catatkhessiamarie@gmail.com, vhannezadee123@gmail.com, shielatirol32@gmail.com, james_revo06@yahoo.com Abstract—This study examines the concept of reading comprehension and highlights the significance of engaging in discussion as a means of generating meaning from textual material. The process of understanding written text involves various intricate elements, primarily encompassing cognitive, linguistic, and socio- cultural components. The study revealed that a significant proportion of individuals who exhibit reluctance towards reading had the ability to accurately decode words, yet struggle with comprehending the content they read. Furthermore, these individuals lack the necessary cognitive processes to facilitate their comprehension of written material. The acquisition of robust reading comprehension abilities is widely recognized as a very advantageous talent for students. Despite the fact that reading comprehension is evaluated in literacy courses spanning from middle school to high school, its explicit instruction may be lacking. In the contemporary era, the proficiency of pupils in literacy is intricately linked to the requisites of reading aptitude, hence facilitating the capacity to comprehend information in an analytical, critical, and creative manner. This advocate that young adult literature can help enhance a learner’s reading comprehension. Engaging in the activity of reading and engaging in discussions centered around young adult literature presents an advantageous opportunity for educators at the middle and high school levels. This practice not only facilitates their preparation for literature-based discussions within their respective classrooms, but also serves to enhance their comprehension processes and shed light on their personal utilization of comprehension strategies in order to foster text comprehension. For these reasons, the researchers aim to determine the importance in promoting the reading comprehension skills using the young adult literature to the junior high school students. Keywords— A cross- sectional study, comprehension skills, enhancing the reading, junior high school students, young adult literature. I. INTRODUCTION This literature review presented the related foreign and local ideas, concepts, and principles to support the study. Those that were covered in this literature contribute in providing a greater understanding of the subject being investigated and familiarizing the information that are significant to and related to the current study. According to Henderson (2011), those who face difficulties in reading commonly experience challenges in comprehending the text, rather than in the fundamental skill of word recognition. The process of comprehension is characterized by its dynamic nature, requiring readers to employ a range of strategies in order to construct meaning (Altwies, 2022). Consequently, language teachers have challenges in devising an efficient reading approach (Alenizi, 2019; Ismail & Tawalbeh, 2015). The acquisition of robust reading comprehension abilities is widely recognized as a very advantageous talent for students. Despite the fact that reading comprehension is evaluated in literacy courses spanning from middle school to high school, its explicit instruction may be lacking. In the contemporary era, the proficiency of pupils in literacy is intricately linked to the requisites of reading aptitude, hence facilitating the capacity to comprehend information in an analytical, critical, and creative manner. However, the educational system in schools fails to acknowledge this reality. According to a study conducted by Faizah et al. (2016), the findings of policy research supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture indicated that there was a notable deficiency in the reading abilities of youngsters. II. DISCUSSION Academic Performance According to BS Accountancy (FABM 1) (2021) that the students are experiencing struggles in comprehension which is vital in understanding their lessons. As an illustration, consider how they analyze and resolve accounting-related problems, which are always written in English or discussed in English. As a result, pupils' struggles with reading comprehension may have an impact on their academic achievement. The aspect of motivation in English language education is often overlooked. Educators frequently overlook the fundamental role of motivation in learners' engagement with English language acquisition endeavors. In this context, learners exert influence over the dynamics of the classroom. The presence of learners' motivation is essential for the vitality and vibrancy of the classroom environment. When individuals acquire the ability to integrate direct strategies aimed at fostering motivation in their learning process, they are likely to experience increased levels of satisfaction and achievement as learners. This study aims to examine the influence of motivation on the reading comprehension abilities of learners.