DEVELOPING ENGLISH WRITING MATERIALS OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT BASED ON SCIENTIFIC APPROACH FOR GRADE X MULTIMEDIA STUDENTS AT SMKN 1 DOLOK MASIHUL

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop writing materials of descriptive text as
supporting learning for grade X multimedia students at SMKN 1 Dolok Masihul. The
research was conducted by using Research and Development which is adapted from
Borg, Gall and Gall (2003). The data was taken from the observation, questionnaires,
and interview. The materials were validated by an English lecture and an English
teacher by using validation sheets which is adapted from BSNP. The data were
collected by using descriptive analysis. The result of this study shows that: (1) the
existing materials do not support the students study program because the topics of the
materials are still general, (2) relevant writing materials are needed by students in
vocational school especially in multimedia study program. The materials are designed
by using Scientific Approach, (3) the developed writing materials by using Scientific
Approach has been validated with the score 3.60 from the first expert and 3.53 from
the second expert which is in the range of 3.50 < ̅≤ 4.00. The writing descriptive
text materials have been developed in accordance to the students’ need by using
Scientific Approach.