most of ninth grade students of SMPN 1 Sungai Betung less able to search for the meaning of words and mention the detail information (characteristics, setting and theme) of the generic structure of text recount consisting of orientation, complication, and resolution. Therefore the application of methods SQ4R and booklets will help them to know the meaning of words to understand the information of the generic structure of text with ease. This research method is a class action that is applied to 25 grade students of SMPN 1 Sungai Betung 9C. Data collection through such a multiple-choice written test, stuffing and notes during the observation. The results of the first cycle is not satisfactory 61.20, while in the second cycle results are very satisfying, 86.40.