Abstract

Conclusion. The study concluded that the "TWA" strategy effectively enhances reading comprehension skills among tenth-grade students. It is recommended that further research be conducted to examine the strategy’s impact across different educational levels and contexts.

Keywords: TWA Strategy, Reading Comprehension skills, Tenth-Grade

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