MKT Untidar 2026: Strengthening Literacy among SMPN 1 Magelang Students through Musicalized Poetry and Storytelling

Abstract

The Community Service (PkM) activity carried out by the Integrated Educational Internship Student Team (MKT) of Universitas Tidar (Untidar) 2026 aims to enhance the literacy and creativity of students at SMPN 1 Magelang City. The method used was community-based development through organizing a Poetry Musicalization and Storytelling Competition. The activity stages included preparation and coordination, technical socialization, competition execution, and impact evaluation. The results showed an increase in enthusiasm and active participation from students, where participants were able to creatively translate literary works into visual and oral performances. Furthermore, the evaluation results indicated an improvement in literacy understanding and students’ self-confidence in public speaking. In conclusion, the art competition approach is effective in attracting the younger generation’s interest in deepening literacy in an enjoyable way.