DEVELOPING ENGLISH READING MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS AT SMK PANCA BUDI 2 MEDAN

Abstract

This study aims to design English reading materials needed for students at
SMK Panca Budi 2 Medan and develop English reading materials for students at
SMK Panca Budi 2 Medan. The research was conducted by Research and
Development (R & D) design through six phases; gathering information and data,
analyzing data, designing new materials, validating by experts, revising, and final
product. It was conducted at SMK Panca Budi 2 Medan, especially grade XII. The
data were gathered by administering interview to English teacher and distributing
questionnaire to 30 students to get the students’ needs. The interview and
questionnaire results prove that the students need English reading materials which
contain the appropriate knowledge or topic with the BSNP (Badan Standar Nasional
Pendidikan), syllabus, and students’ level. Thus, developing materials are procedure
text. The procedure texts expose the texts about clerical duties which are adjacent
with students’ life. There are 3 text provided, they are: Arranging a Business Trip,
How to Document Petty Cash Slips and Arranging a Formal Meeting. The products
have been validated by experts. The average scores are 4,25 from English teacher and
4,25 English lecturer. It means the developing materials categorized as relevant or
appropriate for students at SMK Panca Budi 2 Medan grade XII.