READING CLASSICS REINVENTED: DEVELOPMENT OFEASY CREATE READING ACTIVITIES BASED ON EDCAFE AITO ENHANCE LITERARY COMPREHENSION

Abstract

This study investigates the development and implementation of Easy
Create Reading Activities based on EdCafe AI to enhance literary
comprehension among English education students. The research addresses the
contemporary challenge of engaging digital-native students with classic
literature through innovative AI-powered educational tools. Using a mixedmethods approach with Research and Development (R&D) methodology following the ADDIE model, this study involved 20 first-semester English education students in a reading skills class over an eight-week intervention period. The research employed pre-test and post-test assessments, engagement surveys, semi-structured interviews, and classroom observations to evaluate the effectiveness of AI-enhanced reading activities. Results demonstrated significant improvements in literary comprehension, with students achieving a statistically
significant 19.9% increase in comprehension scores (from 68.5 to 82.1, p <
0.001). Participation rates increased dramatically from 65% in traditional
settings to 95% during AI-facilitated activities, while student engagement
progressively improved throughout the intervention period. Qualitative analysis revealed four key themes: simplified access to classic literature, user-friendly activity creation, reinvented reading experience, and enhanced literary comprehension through structured activities. The findings indicate that EdCafe AI's easy-create reading activities successfully transformed traditional literary education by making classic texts more accessible, engaging, and relevant to contemporary learners. The study concludes that AI-enhanced literary education serves as an effective complementary tool that augments traditional teaching methods, creating more inclusive and engaging learning environments. This research contributes valuable insights for educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers seeking to integrate AI technology in humanities education while maintaining the essential role of instructors in facilitating
meaningful literary discussions and critical thinking development.