This research is aimed at observing teaching reading recount text using jigsaw technique at SMP Sunan Ampel Porong. The objectives of the study are 1. To describe the implementation of jigsaw technique in teaching reading recount text on the eight grade students of SMP Sunan Ampel Porong. 2. To explain the perception about jigsaw technique in reading activities using recount text. The researcher used the descriptive qualitative study. This research described the teaching process of using jigsaw technique in teaching reading recount text and Interview with english teachers about using jigsaw technique in teaching reading recount text. The data was taken from interview with teacher and students, observation, and questionnaire to students. Based on the questionnaires, there were 78% indicating that they were interested and enjoyed learning to reading recount text using jigsaw technique. From the process during the application of the jigsaw technique in class, the progress of students in reading is better than before. Students are also motivated to be more active in reading English texts. It can be concluded that the application of jigsaw techniques has an influence on students' reading skills.