ANALISIS PROGRAM GEMES (GERAKAN MEMBACA SERENTAK) DALAM KEGIATAN GLS PADA SISWA KELAS V DI SDN BANDUNGREJOSARI 2 KOTA MALANG

In an effort to improve the quality of education and human resources, the government is trying to boost reading interest through GLS (School Literacy Movement). Based on the observations and interviews conducted at SDN Bandungrejosari 2 in Malang City, it was found that the literacy strengthening program through GEMES (Gerakan Membaca Serentak) trains students to develop reading habits and increase their interest in reading, especially for fifth-grade students as the research subjects. Because fifth graders are at the right age to develop reading habits and be more independent. With the literacy program the formulation of existing problems is "How is the GEMES (Gerakan Membaca Serentak) program implemented in the GLS activities for fifth-grade students at SDN Bandungrejosari 2 in Malang City"

The research method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative research method aimed at uncovering events, facts, and conditions in the field, especially the implementation of the GEMES program at SDN Bandungrejosari 2 in Malang City. The researchers used three techniques to collect data: documentation, interviews, and observations conducted with respondents or informants. Based on the research, it was found that the implementation of the GEMES program at SDN Bandungrejosari 2 in Malang City is as follows: a) The GEMES program is carried out according to the schedule, which is every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; b) The activities are conducted in the classroom using reading corners and library facilities; c) The program is conducted for 20 minutes before lessons begin; d) Students retell the content of the reading in their own words in front of the class; e) Teachers evaluate by assessing students' summaries; f) At the end of the semester, the GEMES program organizes a peak literacy event.

The implementation of the GEMES program at SDN Bandungrejosari 2 in Malang City is pretty good. Therefore, it is hoped that the school community can maintain the GEMES program as a form of educational improvement through literacy instilled early on in students to process and convey information effectively.