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Active learning and teaching methodologies can make a positive difference in students learning especially for second language learners. The current study investigates the outcome of using activity based learning method on the development of reading skills of Grade-VI students. The study employed pre-test, post-test equivalent group experimental design. The study population consisted of all 6 grade students (295,575) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. For the purpose of the study, a sample of 50 students was randomly selected from Government Shaheed Waseem Iqbal High School Tarkha. Experimental and control groups were formed by equal distribution of students i.e. 25 each onteacher made pre-test scores. In the same groups, low and high achiever students were also identified. While the experimental group was taught using activity based learning method, the control group received routine teaching instructions. For data analysis t-test for independent samples was used. Data analysis revealed that both groups had almost the same reading competency the before treatment as evidenced by pre-test scores. However, the experimental group showed better results in reading than control group on post-test. The findings suggest that teachers need to involve students in reading by conducting meaningful and demanding activities.  \nKeywords: ABL, reading, Second language, Development, Skills  \n*Lecturer, Department of Education, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. [E-mail. zahoorulhaq@bkuc.edu.pk](E-mail. zahoorulhaq@bkuc.edu.pk)  \n**Assistant Professor, Department of English, [University of Karachi. E-mail:bushrakhurram@yahoo.com](University of Karachi. E-mail:bushrakhurram@yahoo.com)  \n***Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology &Gender Studies, Bacha Khan University Charsadda  \nE-mail: [arshad.dwhh@gmail.com](arshad.dwhh@gmail.com)  \nIntroduction  \nEffective language teaching and learning process need an effective teaching methodology. Research indicates that researchers continuously strive to find effective methods which might facilitate the language learning process. With this in mind, the current study investigates the effect of activity based learning on the development of reading skills of students of public sector schools of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. In public sectors schools of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, even in this modern era, teachers are using grammar translation method for the teaching of English. It has been observed that these old methodologies are not producing students who are competent language users. They especially lack independent reading skills.  \nDay, Prentice, N. (2016) state that in grammar translation method of teaching mostly translation of short passages is done during the reading process. This method does not enable students to become independent, critical readers. Moreover, when this method of teaching and learning is used in the classroom, students feel that a lot of grammar and translation is involved in the reading process which they find burdensome and boring. This situation is worrisome since learning to read with comprehension is one of the most important accomplishments in a student’s life as reading habit has a positive influence on student’s academic performance (Owusu-Acheaw & Larson, 2014) . Golestan (2012) asserts that among other language skills, reading plays a vital role in making a student skillful user of the target language.  \nEffective instructions can positively influence students learning (Salataci, 2002) and motivation whereas ineffective teaching and unclear instructions can lead to the students’ lack of interest. 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