“…As a basic thought that contextual learning in poetry appreciation courses can increase the learning outcomes, some studies (Andayani, 2018;Andriyana & Hidayat, 2021;Endarwati, 2018;Kertayasa et al, 2019;Maulidiyah et al, 2018;Pebriana, 2017;Solihah, 2018;Sucipta, 2019;Sukaharsilawati, 2018;Waraulia, 2018;Wati, 2019) produce significant and even satisfactory results. The results of the research and discussion show that the contextual approach used in learning is able to generate motivation, increase activity, creativity, and make students think critically so that the ability and learning outcomes of reading and writing literature (poetry, fictional prose) increase.…”